My favorite season is finally upon us—and I couldn’t be happier. There’s something about the summer sunshine, beach days and pool time that soothes my soul. Not to mention, most nail pros are back to work, clients are clamoring for appointments and we have a whole crop of wonderfully inspiring summer shades to play with (check out “Sweet Surrender” in our digital issue)! RELATED: NP Executive Editor Stephanie Yaggy Lavery Shares Her Self-Care Favorites But because everyone has been on hiatus for the last few months, it’s more important than ever to care for your clients in the way they ne ..read more

It may be the height of summer, but any color connoisseur has her sights set on the upcoming season—and this fall proves to be one to watch. For this month’s cover, Artistic Nail Design executive vice president and creative director Alisha Rimando created a look that’s both artistic and a little edgy. First, she extended the model’s nails with the Artistic Rock Hard acrylic system into a what’s-old-is-on- trend-again elongated square free edge. She then utilized the gorgeous gel colors in the fall Artistic Colour Gloss Detour Allure collection. The muted earth tones reflect the cool girl chic ..read more

      For Immediate Release July 15, 2020 CAROL STREAM, Il. USA—Allured Business Media has set its sights on the professional beauty industry, acquiring publishing house Creative Age on July 15, 2020. The move expands Allured Business Media’s salon and spa professional brands from one to five, in addition to expanding its professional beauty event repertoire, solidifying Allured as the resource for all beauty professionals. Prior to the acquisition, Allured Business Media was home to professional spa publication Skin Inc., fragrance and flavor formulation brand Perfumer & F ..read more

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nail It! Magazine (@nailitmag) on Jun 30, 2020 at 10:13am PDT Vegan nail care brand Orosa Beauty redefines “wearable” and inspires consumers to share their looks on social with the hashtag #paintyourpersona. From unique textures to detailed nail art, Orosa Beauty carries beautifully packaged polishes, perfect to stock your retail shelves for the summer. RELATED: How-To 4th of July Nail Art   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by OROSA (@orosabeauty) on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:01am PDT With floral nail art trending ..read more

Artistic Nail Design, a brand for artists created by artists, strives to ensure that everyone has access to quality nail products in a wide array of colors and finishes. With the current global state, we understand financial hardships, and our goal is to make Artistic products available to all. RELATED: OPI Launches Initiatives to Help Salons Survive Extended Closures   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Artistic Nail Design (@artisticnaildesign) on Jul 1, 2020 at 3:32pm PDT With Salons slowly reopening, we hope to lessen the financial burden with this new, lower pric ..read more

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Fendi (@fendi) on May 27, 2020 at 9:33am PDT Flowers continue to spring forth on fashions created for the season of rebirth. But this time around, designers plucked their petal inspiration from bygone eras—think: the 1960s and ’70s. RELATED: The Ethereal Beauty of Feathers Captured on Nail Art Trippy floral prints reminiscent of a ’60s psychedelic rock poster begged to be worn next to a lava lamp at Louis Vuitton. Dizzying flower-power prints at Paco Rabanne harkened back to the “free love” era when the brand’s namesake founder en ..read more

Celebrate Independence Day by decking your clients’ nails with red, white and blue nail designs, courtesy of Morgan Taylor and Gelish. RELATED: What’s in Morgan & Taylor’s Bag Step 1 Prep the nail. Apply two thin coats of Arctic Freeze. Cure between coats. Step 2 Use Essential Blue and Red Gelish Art Form Gel to paint stripes at the base and free edge of the nail. Step 3 Accent stripes with Effects Silver Metallic Gelish Art Form Gel. Cure. Finish Top It Off. RELATED: Behind the Scenes of Creating the Morgan Taylor Polish Collections Step 1 Prep the nail. Apply two thin coats of Arctic F ..read more

Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel, the duo behind Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer, dive deep—into their handbags, that is! See the items they can’t live without. RELATED: Discover What Goes Into Creating Morgan Taylor Polish Collections   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Morgan Haile (@morganhaile) on May 19, 2020 at 7:57pm PDT Morgan “I always have receipts and random things in my bag,” Morgan Haile tells NAILPRO. When you’re balancing creating cool colors and international work travels, it’s no doubt that her bag is full. “I have a train ticket from Italy in ..read more

Valentino Beauty Pure founder David Di Lorenzo sets out to revolutionize the nail and beauty industry by bringing nail artists to the forefront of the business. The days of minimum-wage laborers and unsafe working conditions are coming to an end. With a focus on quality control, artistic skill and unequivocal business models, the nail industry is rocking a fresh look with this visionary leader. RELATED: Brand Building Tips From David Anthony With a dedicated Instagram following of 550K, Valentino Beauty Pure has ignites a powerful movement. The brand’s products have been touted as the premier ..read more

Earn Certificates of Achievement as you test your skills with NAILPRO’s Professional Participation Program. In each issue, you’ll find a multiple- choice test that will allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned from our Nail Clinic column. For answers to this Test Yourself, read up on Nail Clinic: Knee Pain. If you earn a score of 80% or higher, you’ll be awarded a framable Certificate of Achievement. A perfect score earns a Certificate of Achievement With Honors. Welcome to your Knee Pain Quiz 1. Which of the following does not tend to cause knee pain? A. Squatting B. Standing ..read more