Royal Wedding Collection: By Rise’ Carter

January 24th, 2011

It seems like only yesterday that the world watched, with fascination, the glorious wedding of Princess Diana to Prince Charles. Read the rest of this entry »

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MAKING MONEY WITH POLISH PRO: BY RISE’ CARTER

December 3rd, 2010

I got into this crazy business as a nail tech to make money and involve myself with people; however I also chose this profession because I love the instant gratification and transformation of seeing a clients nails go from not-so-beautiful to gorgeous! Read the rest of this entry »

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Promoting Permanent Pedicures: By Erin Snyder Dixon

September 14th, 2010

Your clients want what they see you wear. It really is that simple. So, if you want to promote more Illusion Soak-Off Gels pedicures, well, you have to let your clients see those pretty toes. Encourage staff members to wear open toed shoes. Talk up the trend of Illusion color with clients. Give ‘em the benefits. Tell them about what’s in it for them. Read the rest of this entry »

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OUTRAGED AGAIN: BY RISE’ CARTER

August 17th, 2010

Is it only me, or do other nail technicians around the world get outraged when they see, read, or hear of some out-of-the-normal “situation”, whereby a client has severe damage caused by “nail products”?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Tiny sized products, and samples, oh my!: By Erin Snyder Dixon

October 23rd, 2009

Just as the shelves of Halloween candy sprout bare spaces, holiday trimmings and treats appear a few aisles over. Read the rest of this entry »

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Enhancement Classification Confusion: By Rise’ Carter

October 5th, 2009

Over the past few years, I have been hearing so many different nail terms and verbiage that at times, I feel flat out confused; even as a veteran of over 25 years in the industry.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The Costco Principle: By Jessie Burkhardt

September 15th, 2009

As sales/marketing coordinator for NSI, I read a lot of articles pertaining to consumer behaviors and trends on how people are making purchases.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Why So Many Different UV Nail Gels?: By Rise’ Carter

August 18th, 2009

Are you just down right confused as to the vast variety of gels and how different they each are?  Do we really need all of them to have a successful gel enhancement service on the menu?  Let’s take a closer look at one differentiator, viscosity, and how subtle changes can make a big difference.

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All Brushes are Not Equal: By Rise’ Carter

January 6th, 2009

The first time I picked up an artist brush I was about 7 years old.  The thought of making a big mess with paint truly appealed to me, as long as I didn’t get any on me!

I have been painting ever since and always on the quest for the perfect paint brush that will make me a better artist.  Read the rest of this entry »

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