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How to Keep Your Students' Attention

We asked Instructors: How do you keep students’ attention if you feel they are tired or losing focus?

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Weeks 2-4: Getting Used to a Busy Routine!

NAILS Career Handbook 2016 Digital Version Now Available

Instructors, share the digital edition of NAILS Career Handbook with your students. From how to ace a job interview to using social media to help build a business, NAILS Magazine's annual Career Handbook helps students and recent graduates navigate the real world of nails.

Weeks 29 & 30: My Final Post and a Fond Farewell!

Well, it has finally arrived. These last two weeks have had their ups and downs but I am so proud to say that I am finally finished with school! I still have the hurdle of obtaining my license but I know that I am equipped to pass.

3 More Easy Summer Nail Art Projects for Students

Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.

Inspiring Instructor: Rosa Vargas

West Palm Beach Florida – based nail artist and instructor Rosa Vargas is a talented and devoted teacher who has educated and inspired many nail tech students to reach their career goals and achieve success in the industry. We recently caught up with her for a quick Q&A.

Week 28: Looking Back On What I’ve Learned So far

Only a few more weeks until I graduate! The highlight of this week for me would be the excitement that my friends are having about me being so close to the end of this process.

How to Be an Example to Your Students

Whether you realize it or not, as an instructor, you are a leader for your students and their first introduction to the beauty industry. As their leader, it is your responsibility to inspire them to learn and to be their mentor as they learn to navigate the industry and discover who they are in the business.

Week 26: Doors Are Already Opening!

Week 25: Professionalism Is Everything

The biggest thing that happened to me this week was that I received a certificate for professionalism in the school spa.