02 Thursday Jun 2016
It was super cool this morning to read about the finalist for 2016 North American Hairstylist Award (NAHA) in the category of Nail Professionals.
Super cool because one of my fellow Nails Mastered student, and fellow Crystal Culture Educator, Hillary Fry is one of the finalist!!!!
Congratulations Hillary!
To see the remaining artists and their work go on over to https://probeauty.org/nahagallery/year/2016/nail/
Yup, I am definitely soaring with Eagles these days!
11 Wednesday May 2016
Posted in Nail Industry Business, Nails Magazine
I found it very interesting to find out from Nails Magazine Big Book that I am in a major percentile of nail technicians who have been on the job for more than 11 years!
And, happy to see that there is a surge in new nail techs coming up. I find that these newbies are creatively focus and produce some AMAZING nail art. (not that us seasoned tech’s dont!)
And even more proud of the fact that I am in the 3% that have been doing nails for 12+ years!!!!
Hey wait, how is that possible since I am so YOUNG! LOL
How long have you been in the industry? What is your favorite part of it all? Drop me a comment below, I am interested to know!
15 Tuesday Mar 2016
Posted in Nail Industry Business, The Business of Nails
This last weekend, I spent in the company of some fine women in our industry. The High Road to Education is a non product specific class taught by industry leaders. One full day of education and then another day of one on one with the educators and their teams!
In no particular order here is some of the things I got to learn about….
Loni Preato (a local artist) https://www.facebook.com/DaLonnies-Hair-Nail-Studio- was showing me how to lay down the foundation to do a edge nail!
And here is the finished nails. Very dramatic!
Then, Amy from the Pro-File girls showed me how to create a very pretty fade using glitter under a nail extension. She also showed us how to create bows from acrylic!
https://www.facebook.com/PROFiLES-171680502883968/
And this finished nail!
It wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t get a chance to sit in front of Gina Silvestro for a little spring inspired color block fade.
https://www.instagram.com/gelessentialz/
And as Gina does so well, a little extra bling for it!
Look at these cute minis from Akzentz available 4/1/16!
I didn’t get a chance to sit with Amy Becker but I did get to watch as she showed us her techniques with Master Works Gel!
Although I found out these are not finished yet, I thought they were beautiful anyways. Amy told me she will take a picture and send it when she is done with them! Such talent. I think it looks like mehndi tattoos! http://masterworksbyamybecker.com/
I took a class from Elizabeth Morris (http://www.thenailhub.com/podcast) on the business of nails! Including many business issues that you just don’t think about as a creative nail tech.
She gave us some homework which I will share with you in another post.
One of the best things that happened to me this weekend was that I got to meet up with some ladies that I follow on social media.
Muriel and Stephanie!
https://www.facebook.com/NailsByMurielMonique/?fref=tsand https://www.facebook.com/havasuhairandnailcottage/?fref=ts
Jennifer Ho from Alberta, Canada! https://www.facebook.com/jen4104?fref=ts
And another local gal, Cassandra!
Some of my fellow Crystal Culture Nails educators were there to keep their skills up as well.
Nail Magician-Bekee Moran Mozzillo, Elizabeth Morris, Me, Gina Silvestro, Kendria (Mosaic Spa and Salon) and Kathleen!https://www.facebook.com/KatShahanNails/?pnref=lhc
Of course, I got to hang out with some of my other local nail friends like Kathy K from Couture Nails by Kathy! and meet some new friends as well.
Ok, I’m feeling a little worn out so that’s it for today. Have a great week!
20 Wednesday Jan 2016
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Hello!
She said “I’m just a fan” when I asked if I could take their picture!
After being gone for a week in New Orleans, I’m back in the blogging frame of mind.
Part of what I was doing there was to be educated by OPI and part was for a vacation with my hubby and some friends!
I don’t know about you but when I get motivated by great teachers and new techniques, I just want to keep the ball rolling. So when I got back and saw another ad for The High Road to Education, I knew I had to secure my spot.
So for two days in March (the 12th to the 14th) here in my own back yard, I get to mix, mingle and learn from my peers!
Two days of non product specific training by our industry leaders, innovators and up and comers is something that any nail tech, business owner or student can enjoy. Where else can you go to get educated for $75.00 a day? And meet new friends to “Nailstorm” with????
As well as the two day event there are classes the Saturday before (at a extra charge) with Gina Silvestro and Elizabeth Morris.
You can go to http://www.thehrte.com/ for more information and to register. Hurry though, I don’t think there are that many spots available!!!
31 Thursday Dec 2015
Recently, the newest thing for Instagram users is the #2015bestnine.
I was very very honored to be included in Nails Magazine’s #2015bestnine!
The other thing that ties my idea for marketing your self and salon is the sweet present one of my husbands employees gave me for Christmas.
I found out that it is as easy as going to http://http://2015bestnine.com/ and typing in your Instagram user name to get your top 9 liked posts.
I love the idea of mixing the two of them and creating your very own #2015bestnine coffee or tea cups to give your clients a tasty drink while they are enjoying a perfect service from you!
mmmmmm….coffee or tea in a specialized cup during a pedicure!!!!!
It just may do the advertising for you! Tontice those clients that aren’t quite sure about getting nail art. Or perhaps, help that client who has a hard time deciding on her nail art design.
The cups can be made at different places but I believe that you can even get them done at WalMart!
Something to think about for your advertising in the New Year!
All my best wishes to you fabulous sparkly, creative lovelies.
I have some new things coming in 2016 that will continue to bring the creativity of nails and nail art for us all.
HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
SERIOUSLY! 
11 Wednesday Mar 2015
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picture from Nails Magazine
What a great line up of talent for this upcoming event to be held March 15 & 16, 2015 at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 6560 Surrey St, Las Vegas NV 89119.
A qoute from a article in Nails Magazine written by “Tom” dated July 28/2009
But after talking to the attendees, I learned how important it is for them that the HRTE isn’t product specific. “I love that they show you all the products,” said Angela Jones of Modesto, Calif. “It’s one of the best things about these seminars, because you don’t have anyone fighting over product preference. Everyone is just here to help each other out and share their experiences with any product, without trying to push you towards one product or another.”
