See what’s in the February 2015 issue of NAILPRO! Our digital edition offers you everything in the print magazine PLUS live hyperlinks to products and advertisers as well as video and audio! Download the NAILPRO app from iTunes and read the digital edition on your iPod, iPhone, iPad and/or iTouch!
FEATURES
New hybrid lacquers deliver gel-like durability with a more traditional varnish’s versatility »
Polish: The Next Generation
Important guidelines for reporting all of your income to the government, gratuities included »
Tipping Points
The best ways to store products and modify services according to climate conditions »
Weather Wise
Secrets and strategies for raising salon prices while keeping your customers completely satisfied »
Going Up
How to ensure the health and beauty of your clients’ natural nails, plus the best products to stock as well as send home with them »
All Natural Nails
A look at the most innovative nail art featured at New York Fashion Week, from negative space manis to edgy French tips »
Spring’s Top Nail Trends
ATTITUDES
Swinging fringe inspires elegant nail art »
Polished Look: Fringe Benefits
Fun facts and behind-the-scenes sound bites from the celebrity manicurist »
Beauty File: Fleury File
OPI global artist Vu Nguyen tackles your toughest nail questions »
Guest Editor: Ask Vu
The sleek, modern Los Angeles salon prides itself on unique color astrology and other personalized services »
Savvy Salon: Enamel Diction
Champion nail artist Amy Becker on the many benefits of competing, above and beyond the trophy. Plus! Spotlight on Allie Baker-Bennett »
Competition Corner: Just Rewards
Celebrity manicurist Elle Gerstein designs fashion-forward fingertips for the hit Fox TV show Gotham »
Hollywood File: Villainess Varnish
PRODUCT TALK
TECH-NIQUES
How to use your smartphone to snap social media-worthy pics of your work »
Workshop: Take Your Best Shot
Digits designed with music in mind »
Art Gallery: Nails That Rock
Coping with the common but treatable symptoms of adult ADHD »
Nail Clinic: At Attention