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On the Road at Orly's Beauty Mark Salon

The first indicator that Beauty Mark is no ordinary salon is its strategic location inside the Orly International headquarters.

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Geting Polish Bottles Unstuck

It's the problem that's plagued nail techs forever—the stuck bot­tle top. Orly's new Gripper Cap gets the job done. But, if you aren't using Orly polish, how do you unscrew a stuck top?

Behind the Scenes: Elsbeth Schutz

When we told Elsbeth that we were shooting a teen cover to go with our cover story on teenagers, she conducted an informal poll of teenage girls in her neighborhood to see what they like to wear on their nails.

Behind the Scenes: an illustrated cover concept

Tea Tree Oil Connection?

This essential oil — a natural antifungal that hails from the Land Down Under — seems to be showing up in everything from pedicure products to hand cream. What can this product do for your clients and why is it being hailed as the next miracle of nature?

Happy Birthday to Orly

Marking the company's 25th anniversary, owner Jeff Pink talks to the NAILS editors.

Behind the Scenes: La Shaun Brown-Glenn

Cover tech La Shaun Brown-Glenn says, “The funny thing is that it was not until after I received the honor of being named Nail Tech of the Year" that I realized how much weight it carried.”

It’s All in the Hands

For years, women (and men) have taken good cans of their faces. Now, they’re also starting to realize the importance of looking after their hands. We talked to several manufacturers and salons that are taking part in this fast-growing trend for nail care professionals.

The Life of a Bottle of Polish, from Manufacturer to Your Salon

Over the years NAILS has examined the chemistry of polish and its ingredients, how colors are chosen, and even how polish is bottled. Here we cover it all—the life of a bottle of polish beginning to end.

Put on a Smiley Face

The pressure is on... whether you are giving client a French manicure, or you are at a competition attempting to create the perfect sculptured set... the smile line is always on your mind. Here are some tips to help keep you on your toes while making the perfect smile line.