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Milady’s New and Updated Standard Cosmetology, 2016 is Now Available

Milady announces the latest edition of Milady Standard Cosmetology , the most commonly used resource in cosmetology education.

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Week Two: Shapes and Sizes

This week was all about book work and practicing with acrylics. I completed seven out of 10 chapters, and played with creating different nail shapes. I also performed a few manicures and pedicures on real clients. Yes, I’m touching people now!

Hidden Money: Five Easy Nail Art Designs Customers Can’t Resist

Use this article to help your students learn the best nail art techniques to increase their future bottom line.

Week One: No Time Wasted

The first week of school went by fast. I actually feel like I’ve been here longer than a week. Everyone is so welcoming, and all of the departments — nails, esthetics, cosmetology, financial aid — mix and mingle, which is great!

Reminder! The BCL/CND /Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications.

The Beauty Changes Lives/CND/ Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program is now accepting applications through March 23, 2015. This program is open to new students attending a qualifying nail technology school. Ten winners will receive 100% of their program tuition costs funded (up to $5,000).

Meet Student Blogger Brittany Machelle

Hello Beautiful Beings! My name is Brittany Machelle. I was born and raised in Charleston, S.C. I have traveled away many times, but life always brings me back to my roots, so this is where I will become an amazing nail technician.

On the Road: Oxygenix Nail Spa

NAILS sent our student blogger Tisha Allen — who, as of this issue, will be a newly licensed nail tech — to find a clean and professional nail salon in her area for those days that she needs a little pampering for herself. This new West Palm Beach, Fla., resident discovered Oxygenix, a nail spa located just steps away from her home.

Nail Systems International Partners with The Beauty Point Academy

On December 20th, 2014, The Beauty Point Academy of San Antonio,Tex., celebrated the grand opening of the first ever Nail Systems International-approved (NSI) training program in the United States.

Protect Yourself Against Lawsuits

Use this article to help your students understand the types of client injury they may be held liable for and how they can protect themselves from lawsuits.

Round Up: How do you handle disruptive students?

As instructors, you encounter students from all walks of life with varying levels of ability, commitment, and focus. Most of the time students are polite and respectful, but every once in a while, ill-mannered individuals find their way into your classroom. Nail School News asks: How do you handle them?