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“Awesome Nail Tech”

Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.

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What's On Your Nails Right Now?

That’s the question People.com is asking its readers. Whatever style may be gracing your nails, you are invited to share via People’s website. You can upload a photo at yourturn.people.com and check out the manicures of

It's Time to Be More Professional

I try to be positive on most blogs. However some days a girl just needs to take a page from Maggie’s book and have a bit of a rant! I’m still trying to find my way

Do You Use E-Mail Groups for Your Salon Promos?

It might shock some of you to know, but organization is not one of my stronger qualities. I am ever on a quest to be more organized and find that life tends to get in the

Holly Shows Her Love of the UK

If you will indulge me, I would like to take a blog to thank everyone who took the time to come and see me at one of my UK tour stops. It was so wonderful to

British Blogger Turns the Camera on Holly

While in the UK working at the Olympia Beauty Show in London, I was honored with my first “TV” interview done by Hollie Wakeham — UK Beauty Blogging, video trending, and industry interviewer. It was pretty

Five Things You Know But Are Ignoring

Do you ever know which way you’re supposed to go, but keep hoping to find an alternate — and easier — route? Learn how to stay on course from techs who have been down this road before.

Smart Marketing Matters

With so many social media outlets at your fingertips, it’s easy to market yourself these days. But you still need a plan — and it needs to be a good one. Industry coach and consultant Bryan Durocher of Durocher Enterprises offers the following bits of wisdom to make sure you’re not just spinning your wheels.

Shellac Carving and Layering Nail Art Video

Today I have some good news for you and some bad news. Shall we have the bad news first so that it can be eclipsed by the good news? The bad news is I have a

Politicians Are Sellling Nail Polish?

What are your thoughts on politicians using nail polish as a fundraiser? I was e-mailed this link by my BFF and just find myself unsure of what to think. On one hand it feels a little