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NTNA Challenge #5: Welcome to Nailandia

The finalists were asked to create nail art on ten tips inspired by the theme, "Nailandia." They took us on a creative trip, from tip to tip. Visit their stunning fantasy lands and vote for your favorite!

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6 Foot-Care Products to Smooth Your Clients' Feet

by Staff

Naturally London emphasizes softening, detoxifying and smoothing out the feet.

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Part One: Everything That Happened When I Took My Cosmetology Board Exam

by Gregory Fletcher

The Cosmetology Board Examination … the event that many, if not all, cosmetology students both anticipate and dread. Here is my story.

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Go #ToeGrey on World Elephant Day, August 12

by Staff

On World Elephant Day, animal lovers worldwide will paint toenails grey to help raise awareness for endangered elephants in captivity. They can also donate to gift elephants with much-needed hoof care.

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#TrendingNails2021: Ten Hot Nail Looks Now

by Staff

A hashtag search revealed these top posts, with a variety of nail art designs, from abstract to polka dot.

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NTNA Challenge #4: Back to the Future

by Staff

Nine finalists shared their updated and personal versions of a past CND ad campaign design. These gorgeous looks are ready for their closeups. Vote on your favorite!

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A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Mini-Quiz

by Dana Stern MD

Dr. Stern quizzes you on your knowledge of a range of nail disorders and examines the characteristics of each.

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Olive Oil Power Kit from Footnanny

Staff

New paraben and cruelty-free Olive Oil Power Kit from Oprah’s personal nail technician, Gloria Williams - aka the Footnanny!

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SALON TOUR: Chao Nail + Bar in Nashville

by Staff

Established in 2020, Chào Nail + Bar is offering an eco-friendly atmosphere that delights the senses and brings joy to the body, mind, and spirit.

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NTNA Challenge #3: Solar Power

by Staff

The finalists took inspiration from CND hero product, Solar Oil, and created celestial nail designs that are out of this world!

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NTNA Challenge #2: CND Couture

by Staff

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Challenge #2 takes us to the runways of Paris Fashion Week. Our finalists have created nail fashion inspired by an haute couture designer look they love, incorporating beading, stitching or embroidery elements created with CND nail products. Get your seat in the front row!

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How-to Transition Your Clients to New Staff

by Tracy Vinson

A salon owner has a lot on their plate that employees know nothing about. It's important that the owner is not so busy working IN their business, that they can't work ON their business. Here's how one owner started to free herself up.

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The Robot Manicure: Gimmick or GameChanger?

by Staff

A San Francisco salon is the testing ground for a new manicure machine from Clockwork that paints in ten minutes. Notice we say 'paints' and not 'polishes'...