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Take a Tip from ... Young Nails’ Gregory Salo

Greg Salo of Young Nails explains how he applies Young Nails’ trademark reverse application technique for acrylics.

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Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Sliced Clay Canes are one of the latest trends to sweep through the nail industry. They come in different shapes, sizes, and designs, and are an easy way to expand your nail art offerings. The canes are thinly sliced, then placed onto nails and encased in gel, acrylic, or top coat.

Turning Nail Art Inside Out

A small, hidden design on the underside of a nail is a perfect way for flashy clients, (and even shy ones too), to show off your work. Clients will love showing their friends the little detail, and pulling off this feat is rather simple for techs. G Elizondo of D’Hair to Be Different Salon in Las Vegas, shows how she creates a hidden heart on the inside of a nail.

China Glaze OMG! Polish Swirl

No two nails will be exactly alike with this unique blending and swirling of polish.

Let Your True Colors Come Shining Through

Want a fresh new take on color choices for your nail clients? With colored acrylics, your only limit is your imagination.

Smile Lines Causing Frowns?

Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.

Take a Tip from ... Star Nail's Elaine Watson

Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.

Reverse Application Step-by-Step

Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.

Getting Nails Into Shape

Square, round, squoval — you probably have a specialty and a preference to how you think a nail should look. But you can’t just do cookie-cutter nails on every client who walks through your door. Some individual attention and customization will wow your clients and make them loyal for life.

Keep Natural Nails in Perfect Repair

Your clients look to you to keep their hard-earned natural nails in tip-top shape. With a little help from your favorite nail products, you can handle common natural nail problems easily and prevent them from recurring.