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8 Important Skills to Ensure a Successful Career8 Important Skills to Ensure...
[Images: Getty Images]You may have all the talent in the world, but to excel in the nail industry, you need to master these 8 important soft skills. These days, technical prowess can only get nail...
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What Causes Blisters And How to Handle The Condition In the SalonWhat Causes...
Image: Courtesy of ©getty images/FUSE Blisters are a fact of life. Simple household chores, such as raking leaves, or walking in a new pair of shoes can irritate skin, resulting in a blister. While...
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Understanding the Arch: How to Sculpt an ApexUnderstanding the Arch: How to...
The apex of the nail is where the magic happens. A good arch makes a beautiful and structurally sound nail, says Allie Baker, global brand ambassador for EzFlow, while a poorly constructed or missing...
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Nailcare Academy Education Now Available in Spanish Academy Education Now...
Nailcare Academy is giving Spanish-speaking techs easy access to continuing education. In March, the Fort Myers, Florida-based online learning platform announced that its Advanced Nail Technician...
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Bling It On: Expert Advice on Succeeding In NAILPRO Competitions Bling...
Shiori Durham awarded 1st Place at NAILPRO Competitions IBS Las Vegas, 2016 There are a lot of good reasons to enter a nail competition, and the fun factor ranks high on that list. But for many, the...
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In-House Salon Education Helps Nail Techs Stay on Top of Trends,...
There are many ways for professionals to stay on top of the latest nail trends and techniques. In addition to manufacturer training sessions and hands-on classes held at trade shows, techs are turning...
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Top 9 Do’s and Don’ts for Handling Ingrown ToenailsTop 9 Do’s and Don’ts for...
Pedicure season is here, and clients will be coming in droves for foot services. Unfortunately, ingrown toenails are a common issue, causing clients pain and swelling, and sometimes leading to...
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Top Artists Offer Tips And Tricks For Working With Gel PaintTop Artists Offer...
Nail trends are forever evolving, and manufacturers are constantly taking note of the latest techniques in order to develop new products that make techs’ lives easier. Gel paint, also commonly...
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Expert Exfoliation: How and Why to Pamper Clients With ScrubsExpert...
Pictured: Cuccio Naturale, Young nails, Footlogix, Morgan Taylor, Farmhouse Fresh Organics and Backscratchers If you haven’t added a scrub into your manicure and pedicure services, both your clients...
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Tutorial: Omega Labs USA Manicure Service SystemTutorial: Omega Labs USA...
For your next mani, reach for the full-service line from Omega Labs USA, including cuticle oil, base coat, nail lacquer, nail art striper and top coat. 1. Prep the nails. To shape, use the Tropical...
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Learn to Use Dazzle Dry Stamping LacquersLearn to Use Dazzle Dry Stamping...
The Dazzle Dry Stamping Lacquers collection is available in four classic colors: silver, gold, black and white. Use it with your favorite traditional or gel polish to create dazzling nail art. 1. Prep...
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Criminal Background Checks Can Save Your Salon a World of TroubleCriminal...
[Images: Getty Images]Your nail salon’s bookkeeper has retired and, after a couple of weeks of interviewing applicants, you found someone you think will be a good replacement. She comes with experience...
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Test Yourself August 2017: Battling BitingTest Yourself August 2017: Battling...
Earn Certificates of Achievement as you test your skills with NAILPRO’s Professional Participation Program. In each issue, you’ll find a multiple-choice test that will allow you to demonstrate what...
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The Making of NAILPRO August 2017 Chic French Cover NailsThe Making of August...
In the height of summer, when temperatures are scorching, sometimes it’s best to pare down—clothes and beauty options. But simplified doesn’t have to mean boring. We tapped veteran nail tech Denise...
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Now Trending: Neons and Nudes at Miami Swim Week 2017Now Trending: Neons and...
Nail lacquer brand Deco Miami provided nails to sixteen Swim Miami Week in July. Nail tech Rosa Vargas (@nailsbyrosavargas) led the team of three including Shannon Nieves, Keren Clark and Dawbria...
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Q+A with Rihanna’s Met Gala ManicuristQ+A with Rihanna’s Met Gala Manicurist
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 01: Singer Rihanna attends “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by...
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How To Battle Nail Biting in the SalonHow To Battle Biting in the Salon
Nail biting, also called onychophagia, usually starts at age 3 or 4, and up to 45% of adolescents are nail biters. When a client arrives at the salon with an obvious nail biting habit, it’s enough to...
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NAILPRO COMPETITIONS: Premiere Orlando Winners COMPETITIONS: Premiere Orlando...
Competitors were kept busy with six competitions at the Orlando, Florida, beauty show. From classic favorites like Soak-Off Gel and Salon Success to artful innovations in 3-D Nail Art and Fantasy Nail...
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Make Nails Glow In the Dark with LeChat Geleé 3 in 1 Glow PowderMake Glow In...
Create glow-in-the-dark nails with powder gel, acrylic or acrylic dip using LeChat Geleé 3 in 1 Glow Powder. Available in 12 light-activated shades. 1. Prep and build the nail. Pick up a bead of...
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How To Tackle the 3 Most Common Health Issues in the SalonHow To Tackle the 3...
Recently on social media we asked NAILPRO readers, “What are the most common health-related nail issues you see in the salon?” and there was no shortage of feedback. However, after diligently tallying...
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