May/June 2024

NAILPRO May/June 2024

May/June 2024

Dylan Pritchard has travelled around North America over the past 14 years as a nail technician and educator, picking up inspiration and skill from major cities to bring us eye-catching, precise designs with the humor only he could provide.

5 Things Inspiring Dylan Pritchard's Nail Art

A long lasting manicure starts with a thorough preparation. These steps from Anastasiia Rozdobutko will help you to achieve that.

3 Proper Prep Steps for Gel Nails

With the rise in tip fatigue from consumers, Jamie Schrabeck, Ph.D., explains why you should adopt a no-tipping policy at your salon.

Here's Why You Should Skip The Tips

Prepare to be amazed by the beauty that pastel colors bring to our nails! Mixing these delicate hues is not just a process, but a truly fun and creative experience that will leave you in awe.

Discover the Joy and Beauty of Pastel Colors

Maisie Dunbar shares effective strategies to help you grow your clientele and lay the foundation for a successful career within the nail industry.

Building Your Clientele: Insights for Nail School Graduates

Despite these strides, many professionals still rely on a one-size-fits-all approach, missing out on the immense benefits of customized services based on factors such as nail type, lifestyle, style preferences, and maintenance plans.

Pairing Enhancements With 5 Nail Types

Nail tech and Nailpro Master Challenge winner Kelli Davis shares insight on bridal nail trends and provides a tutorial that is perfect for your client brides.

Wedding Watercolor Nail Design Tutorial

Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc) shares 10 necessities for nail techs who want to work with the stars.

10 Must-Haves For Celebrity Services

Drew Sallows welcomes Nailpro to Hearth Studio in Glasgow, Scotland.

Savvy Salon: Hearth Studio

Festival season is here, which means your clients are going to want rocking nails. Get some inspo with these music-inspired nails from Nailpro's Instagram followers.

8 Music-Inspired Nail Sets

Hirsch Hunty (@nailsbyhirsch) shares what inspired the look he created for Nailpro's May/June cover, how they got their start in the industry and more.

Rainbow Nail Art Tutorial

Rachel Daily, co-owner of ‘Cure Studios and senior product manager with Boulevard, breaks down four issues salon owners need to plan for.

4 Big-Picture Issues Bubbling Under the Surface for Salon Owners

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5 Noteworthy Nude Shades

Sandy Cox (@nailslians) shares three nail tutorials perfect for the mom in your life.

Nails Only a Mother Could Love

Celebrate May the Fourth Be With You in the best way with this Star Wars Nail Tutorial from Wrexham, North Wales nail tech Grace Andrew.

May the 4th Be With You