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Paint Your Pride with Lights Laquer
Lights Laquer knows that love is love. During PRIDE Month, they are donating proceeds of their sales to the Trevor Project, a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to (LGBTQ) community under 25.
When Choosing a Nail Salon for Their Next Pedicure, Here's What Clients Are Told to Look For
As sandal season gets underway, here is what the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology advises consumers to look for when selecting a salon for their pedicure service.
Get the Look: Priyanka Chopra's Embellished Golden Manicure
Priyanka Chopra served golden champagne realness at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Here, celeb nail artist Kimmie Kyees shares the steps to recreate this nail look using OPI.
5 Acne-Fighting Tips for Summer
June is acne awareness month and mask mandates being lifted - so it's time to talk all things skin. Esthetician Zaida Gordon shares tips on how to help your clients get clear skin for summer.
Get the Look: Lana Condor's Sequin Nails at the MTV Awards
Plus, she rocked the "flipside" trend with a hidden pop of sparkle underneath her nails.
Get the Look: Addison Rae's Chain-Lined Manicure at the MTV Awards
Addison Rae sent social media into a frenzy during Sunday night's MTV's Movie & TV Awards, but we couldn't stop staring at her edgy and glam mani.
NAIL FILES: How This Nail Salon Owner Revamped Her Business to Attract More Clients and Technicians
We often see the words “luxe” or “high-end” attached to many of sophisticated salon names. But what about little vintage salons that used to be all the rage? Meet Julia Paul in Windsor, Virginia who “inherited” a back-in-the-day salon, and is trying her very best to bring the location into the twenty-first century.
Press-On Nails Are Here to Stay: How Manicurists Can Make the Most of It
Nail educator Tracy Vinson shares how to ride the wave of press-on popularity and how an entrepreneurial mindset can help you bring in business.
Selena Gomez’ and J. Lo’s Global Citizen Vax Live Manicures
Celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik created French manicures with a twist.
Get the Look: French Manicure With a Bridal Twist
Nail artist Gracie J created Angelica Ross’ fierce, blinged out nails - and they just happen to be perfect for wedding season.
6 Derm-Approved Sunscreens to Keep Skin Safe This Summer
Derm skinfluencer and Mohs surgeon Dr. Sheila breaks down her favorite sunscreen picks and the latest trends she is seeing to help increase compliance - from SPFs with added benefits to sheer textures and even pops of color.
What Will Wedding Season 2021 Look Like? One Stylist Weighs In
The wedding industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Bridal hairstylist, Nikia Chanel reveals her road map for beauty and business success in 2021.
The GelBottle Launches Their 90s BABY Collection
The GelBottle introduces their feel-good 90s BABY Spring/Summer Collection of shades with a must-see video that will transport you to an era of bubble gum pop and bright, optimistic colors.
Get the Look: Andra Day's V-Shaped French Manicure
Everything you need to recreate this long '90s inspired French manicure with a twist.
How Skin Pros Can Navigate Facials With Enhanced Safety
In an industry of human touch, skincare professionals have a lot to think about as they reopen and reconnect with clients. Ahead, Dermalogica’s Jordyn Kornblatt outlines how skin therapists and estheticians can prioritize health and safety during mask-less services.
CND Summer NAILATHON: Join on April 26th for Inspiration, Education and Community
CND Co-founder Jan Arnold and her team have planned another epic day to introduce new innovation, nail art inspiration, and to share news about the 2021 NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Challenge.
WATCH: A Candid Conversation About Anti-Asian Hate
A rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has the nail community on high alert, as many in the industry identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI). Two nail artists, Winnie Huang @winnieisawesome and Kristen @sfnoma speak openly with Becky May @beckyjade08 from NAILS about their lived experience.