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Read our survey results to find out what nail techs have to say about their clients, their services, and themselves.

NAILS 2018-2019 Big Book

If you’re searching for inspiration, look no further than these shining examples of excellence in nail design. This look back at favorite Cover Tech Contest entries from years past will delight the eye and stir the creative spirit.

Troubleshoot common nail conditions by targeting the cause and customizing your care - both in the salon and with home care recommendations.

Bản mẫu ghi chú về cách giữ vệ sinh bồn pedicure sau nhằm giúp các chuyên viên móng giữ đúng vệ sinh như luật tiểu bang đòi hỏi.

Use this template to e-mail out a salon announcement to the media.

Most states require that you maintain a log of when you clean your pedicure spa. Use this sample as a guide (it covers all the areas required by most state boards). Reassure clients that their safety is your primary concern by keeping updated records and talking openly about salon sanitation to your clients.

Clients love gel-polish because it lasts for weeks with chip-free, high-shine beauty. But improper removal of gel-polish can not only damage the nail plate, but can harm the relationship you have with the client, who may look at gel-polish as a carefree "natural" service. Follow these smart tips to remove gel-polish safely. This helpful HOW-TO GUIDE is sponsored by Millenia Productions, makers of Gel II Soak Off Gel Polish

Client consultations give customers an opportunity to build trust and verbalize expectations. Customize this form with your own salon information to aid you in learning about your clients.

As an artist, you know that 1 + 1 doesn't always equal 2. Sometimes, it equals something even greater. We've asked several nail artists to combine the most basic nail art strokes with a little bit of creative addition to create designs that are even easier than grade-school math.

Want to incorporate a nice foot and calf massage into your pedicures but unsure about your massage technique? Here's a step-by-step handout created with the help of Renee Doran, an OPI educator and experienced pedicurist at Glitz Salon in Rochester Hills, Mich.

Tradeshows, such as the International Salon & Spa Expo, America’s Beauty Show, and Premiere Orlando, are a convenient way to gain a lot of nail knowledge in a short amount of time.Here are some ways to help your students get the most out of their first show.