Nailpro

Nov 20, 2024 | nailpro.com | Jennifer Ho

The holidays are such an exciting time of year, and they bring plenty of opportunities for us, as nail artists, to get creative both with our clients, and on ourselves. Whether your clients celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, or just love the winter vibes, there’s a ton of inspiration to draw from this season.

Aug 28, 2024 | nailpro.com | Katie Anderson

When it comes to scope of practice in nails, there is definitely some confusion when it comes to medical treatments. Can we call ourselves medical nail technicians, even with advanced training? Can we do medical pedicures? When do we have to refer to a physician? Similarly, there are a lot of other regulatory issues happening in nails. For example, did you know that California is no longer going to allow nail technicians to booth rent by the end of 2024?

Jul 30, 2024 | nailpro.com | Jacquelyn Mueller

The Nailpro Master Challenge is returning to the Nailpro Nail Show this year in more ways than one. Brand new for the 2024 show, we are unveiling a virtual competition, entitled "Out of This World."To bring this year’s show theme of Next Gen Beauty to life, Nailpro is challenging nail techs to come up with their most creative universe/galaxy-inspired nail set.

Jul 26, 2024 | nailpro.com | Marisa Sobotka

MY SALON Suite announced it is offering 10 new $1,000 scholarship opportunities to help aspiring salon professionals achieve a license in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or massage therapy. Students can apply via an online form by August 15, 2024 to be considered for the MY SALON Suite Scholarship for Students.

Apr 30, 2024 | nailpro.com | Virginia Pelley

Subungual melanoma, a type of skin cancer under the nail, can go undetected because it typically appears in a toenail, which many people keep obscured with nail polish much of the time and just generally don’t spend a lot of time examining, says Austin, Texas, podiatrist Anne Sharkey. Ninety-two percent of subungual melanomas show up in the big toe or thumbnails but can affect any nail. They can look like black or brown streaks running from the cuticle to the nail tip.