techniques

Do the Nails for Kupa’s Newsletter Cover

If you’re a fan of Kupa products and live in the Southern California area, then listen up: The Anaheim, Calif.-based electric file manufacturer has just launched a print newsletter dubbed Nail Monthly and is looking for

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ISSE 2012: Splattering Nail Art

Young Nails mentor Tom Huynh demonstrates two droplet-splattering effects. The nail on the left is created using five layers: a layer of Young Nails’ Mani•Q base coat and color, a layer of cosmetic-grade glitter (using a

ISSE 2012: World Champion Nail Tech to be at Nail Labo Booth

From 1 p.m.-3 p.m. today, world champion Japanese nail artist Mayumi Hase will be at the Nail Labo booth, so be sure to stop by and check that out. In the meantime, the Nail Labo team (shown

ISSE 2012: China Glaze Magnetic Polish

Yay for more magnetic polish options! China Glaze distinguishes itself with a horseshoe-shaped magnet that houses three designs. The six magnetic polish shades are launching in stores now. (Sadly you can’t buy it at the company’s

ISSE 2012: Make Your Own Gel Colors at Sparkleyez

There’s a special part in our hearts for nail tech-made products, so we were excited to see a launch from nail tech Rhonda Tooker and her daughter Natalie deWitte that expands the glitter focus of Sparkleyez

ISSE 2012: One-Coat, Long-Lasting Polish, says Venique

There’s a new professional-only nail polish option on the floor called Venique. I’m intrigued by this entry into the field because this polish features Siltek, an ingredient that expands when wet and contracts when dry, meaning

Ramp Up the Red for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, we know you want to cater to all of your clients’ requests for that lovely, flattering shade of red. Experts at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas — John Gialluisi,

Young Nails Visits NAILS

On Friday, Young Nails visited the NAILS’ office to tell us more about ManiQ Color, its brush-on gel-polish.When president Greg Salo mentioned that some Young Nails-educated nail techs were doing three Mani Q Color clients an

Monthly Calendar: Watercolor Hand-Painting Nail Art Workshop

Anna Neroznak's Watercolor Hand-Painting Nail Art Workshop will be held in Sacramento, Calif., on Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The workshop will show you the basic approach to watercolor techniques and is an excellent opportunity to broaden your

Doug Schoon's Brain Now Available on DVD

Well, not literally Doug Schoon’s brain, but as many of you know Doug has been hosting regular teaching and educational webinars through his website.The instructional slide shows featured up-close and personal pictures of nail chemistry and