In The Magazine: February 2012

Jan 7th, 2014

See what’s in the February issue of NAILPRO! Our digital edition offers you everything in the print magazine, along with live hyperlinks to products and advertisers as well as video and audio!

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FEATURES

Learn the salon myths that may be holding you back and ways to recreate order for success. »
10 Rules to Break

Discover your strengths and how to survive the rough times that have affected beauty insiders nationwide. »

Survival of the Fittest

Achieve your dreams of becoming a salon owner with this infallible plan. »

A Salon of Her Own

Acrylics make a come back as the “new” modern and safe enhancement. »

Acrylic á la Mode

COLUMNS

Happy Birthday nail looks make turning any age fun! »

Art Gallery

Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND, shares her most embarrassing moment and other interesting tidbits about herself. »
Beauty File

Celebrity nail tech Michelle Saunders reveals nail trends for the Oscars. »
Hollywood File

Square Release mobile e-commerce growth report

Report: Consumers Shop Convenience with Mobile E-Commerce on the Rise

Consumers are looking for shopping, booking and parousing services with ease through mobile spa software and e-commerce opportunities. See Square's latest report on it.

Perfect Prep With the New GelBottle Inc Tools Range

Perfect Prep With the New GelBottle Inc Tools Range

Discover your new favorite luxurious tool set by The GelBottle Inc for perfect prep. Cut down appointment time and book more services with durable tools, including a nail pusher, nail clippers, cuticle nippers, and scissors.

Color-changing nail polish with cold-activated technology from Coors Light and LeChat

Coors Light's Color-Changing Nail Polish Tells You When Your Beer is Cold

Blake Lively's custom tortoise-shell manicure.

How-To: Blake Lively's Custom Tortoiseshell Manicure

Celebrity nail artist Elle Gerstein shares how to recreate Blake Lively's custom tortoiseshell manicure.

A comic book-inspired nail set from nail art specialist Hirsch Nguyen.

Comic Book-Inspired Nail Art

Comic book-inspired nail designs from nail art specialist Hirsch Nguyen.

ORLY Breathable In the Spirit collection. Images courtesy of ORLY.

ORLY Fall 2022 Breathable Collection: In The Spirit

Ugly Duckling Gelly Gel Polish

Ugly Duckling Launches Gelly Gel Polishes

Transparent gels ideal for glass, tortoise shell and plaid nail styles.

Cathy Torres drew inspiration from Disney villains for her Nailpro cover.

Behind the Cover: Disney Villains

Nailpro Cover Contest winner Cathy Torres shares the inspiration behind her cover.

Nailpro readers offer advice on remaining tactful on social media despite the negativity.

How-To: Handle Difficult Exchanges on Social Media

We asked our Instagram followers how they remain calm and kind on social media.

'Selling' clients on new products and services benefits their nail health and contributes to your success.

How-To: Know What Products to Recommend to Your Clients

A sales crash course from nail industry expert Vu Nguyen.

Nail slugging involves slathering a thick moisturizer over a rich cuticle oil.

Nail Slugging Is Here To Save Your Dry Cuticles

We break down the dermatologist-backed TikTok trend.

Rihanna's 2018 nail look for Garage Magazine.

A Look Back at Four of Rihanna's Best Nail Looks

Let's get nostalgic about some of Rihanna's best nail looks in anticipation of her headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.