I find myself on a sudden — and very determined — mission to master gel. I’ve been doing gel nails since I started back in ’92. I can even sculpt them on forms. I’ve tried a
You know what's hard? Putting a price on my work. Back in the beginning of my career it was tough because I knew I sucked. Well, "sucked" is a strong word, but my work was not
Measurements: 5' (60") deep by 10' (120") wide by 2' (24") tall.We put three steps in the center and the whole platform is reinforced really well for strength. We covered it with plywood then white laminate
Seasonal scents are something we have used often to shake things up a little and provide a little treat for the guests in our nail department. We have used three main scents in our salon: pumpkin
Fall is here which means summer is officially over. Kids are back in school, the leaves are changing color, and hopefully the weather where you live is getting cooler. Fall is my favorite time of the
I’ve been a horrible blogger and I can’t apologize enough. Feels like I’ve been going 100 mph since our online deal with You Swoop. Things have finally started to calm down. Might be a result of
I'm looking to open a nail bar in my home country, Nigeria, and I'm doing a lot of research at the moment. While it's fun (the creative side), I'm having a few challenges already. I really
A market segment within the U.S. day spa and nail salon industry likely to experience growth in the next five years is the male consumer, according to a recent report by market research firm IBISWorld. The
I remember nodding my head in agreement as I read nail tech and blogger Maggie’s rant about how the phrase celebrity manicurist doesn’t refer to a manicurist who’s a celebrity herself but to a manicurist who
Many of us get inspired by YouTube videos these days, and new online series SuperStyled plays that up with short (the first one is under 4 minutes) episodes that showcase total makeovers — nails, makeup, and
