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

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Nailpro's Readers' Choice 2024 Winners & Finalists

As the go-to resource for nail tech professionals, it was important for us to recognize product excellence in the nail industry.

Trick or Treat Nails Salon Brings Horror & Halloween Year-round in UK

Alana Lawson wanted to "create a space that was so different from the usual white clean aesthetic and make a space for the weird and the wonderful."

Elevate Natural Nail Care with WellNail

Elevate Natural Nail Care with WellNail

A 100% pure, plant-derived carrier oil that is both scientifically validated and sustainably sourced, fortifying hydro-lipid barrier delivering immediate and long term hydration and enhancing overall skin resilience

The winner and finalists of the Black Tie Affair competition were announced live at the Nailpro Nail Show in Sacramento, California on Sept. 9, 2024.

Winners and Finalists of the Nailpro Master Challenge 2024 Announced

We reveal the winning designs from the Nailpro Master Challenge competitions held at the Nailpro Nail Show 2024 in Sacramento, California.

The collection features 27 total shades, including 12 liquid metals in Nail Lacquer and GelColor (limited edition), 9 exclusive metallics in long-wear Infinite Shine lacquer, and 6 glittery cyber dusts in Powder Perfection.

OPI Gives Y2K a 'Futuristic Edge' with Metallic Mega Mix Collection

OPI's new collection is inspired by Y2K trends and early 2000s pop culture with a space aesthetic and futuristic escapism.

Nail creation requires not only skill and patience but also creativity and artistry now.

Nailpro Unveils 2025 Nail Themes

Use our Media Planner to take advantage of opportunities across Nailpro's media universe throughout the year.

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What Makes a Product Misbranded or Adulterated?

It is important to know that marketing misbranded and adulterated products is illegal. The FDA makes accountable not only manufacturers, but also the businesses promoting and selling illegal cosmetic products. Let’s explore more.

Keep your clients' pedicures vibrant all summer long with three steps for application, as well as tips for maintaining the pedicure.

3 Steps for a Vibrant Gel Pedicure

Keep your clients' pedicures vibrant all summer long with three steps for application, as well as tips for maintaining the pedicure.

Gel manicures and BIAB nails are becoming increasingly popular with clients. If you want to keep up on the latest trends in the nail industry, you are going to want to follow these five tips for building your gel skills!

5 Tips to Build Your Gel Manicure Skills

Gel manicures and BIAB nails are becoming increasingly popular with clients. If you want to keep up on the latest trends in the nail industry, you are going to want to follow these five tips for building your gel skills!

Founder Ally Bundy shares how beauty professionals can up their social media game with PoseCam from AfterPose, a new camera app tailored specifically for the beauty industry.

Here's How You Can Streamline Your Content for Social Media as a Beauty Professional

Founder of PoseCam Ally Bundy shares how beauty professionals can up their social media game with PoseCam from Afterpose, a new camera app tailored specifically for the beauty industry.

Taylor Swift shows off her Eras-themed nails ahead of the launch of her Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Nails

Get the breakdown on the colors you need to have in stock to create Taylor Swift Eras Tour nails for your clients.

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Essie Stuns at the 2020 Emmy Awards

Celebrity manicurists used Essie nail color to create red-carpet-worthy looks.