techniques

Free IPA Webinar Tonight!

The International Pedicure Association (IPA) is hosting a webinar that normally would be accessible only to members, but tonight it is open to all who are interested. There are two times from which to chose: 9

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Get Minx Training During America’s Beauty Show

When I attended ISSE, I noticed a lot of nail techs frantically trying to find the Minx booth. (The company was a last-minute addition to the show floor, so its booth number wasn’t published in the

Southern California Nail Techs: Get Free OPI Training

OPI is hosting a free evening demo and salon tour event in Studio City, Calif., on Monday, May 17. Dubbed, “An Evening with OPI,” the event will allow nail techs to watch demos and work hands-on

OPI Academy: Coming to a City Near You

Last year, as part of OPI’s Academy on Tour, OPI’s technical advisor and award-winning nail technician John Hauk and international spokesperson Joey Brown traveled to Baton Rouge, La., Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, N.C., and Baltimore to train

Nail Tip X-Mas Ornaments and Nail Art

If you’re scrambling to think of interesting decorations for your salon this year, take a look at these nail tip Christmas ornaments from the Bellus Academy Beauty School in Poway, Calif. This could be a great way

What's the Next Nail Trend?

Glamour columnist Andrea Pomerantz Lustig tells readers to try an ombre manicure, where colors change from nail to nail.

Bubble Nail Art: A New Trend?

I received several pictures of some unique nail art from nail tech Hoa Bui at Ann's Nail Salon in Philadelphia. The acrylic nails were built up, not out, in a style she referred to as “short,

Dark Mani How-To

Celebrity manicurist Bernadette Thompson tells Allure readers how to apply dark polish.

Mani and Pedi Tips from the Pros

Renowned salon owners Ji Soon Choi and Ji Baek give Allure Spa readers step-by-step instructions on a spa manicure and pedicure.

Education in Poland

AII’s global educator MaeLing Parrish and director of education Gari-Dawn Tingler traveled to Pruszcz Gdanski, Poland, recently to conduct a training seminar for international distributors, educators, and nail technicians. Over 30 AII distributors from Poland and