Poochiez Nails for NAILCON

Black women have always been making their marks in the nail industry, from setting trends to solidifying techniques and creating systems. There are many Black women who have paved the way for artists and entrepreneurs today. Of the triumphant, Poochiez Nails has been in the game for 30 years and is still blooming within the […]

2021 Nail Trends

Out with the old, and in with the new and improved! 2020 was a year of trial and error for the beauty industry. When the world came to a halt, the nail industry simply adapted to the new normal and continued to thrive stylishly. New trends and methods were developed last year leaving nail lovers […]

Nail Essentials: Brands To Lookout For

The nail industry is a bustling industry that is growing by the minute! There are so many brands that have been created for polish, accessories, nail care, the categories are endless. If you’re a nail girl, nail tech, shop owner, you have learned to fall in love with certain brands and they have become your […]

Nail Wellness In A Pandemic

If you would have told us a year ago that we’d still be in a pandemic as we approach the one year anniversary of the infamous NYC Lockdown, we wouldn’t have believed you. America isn’t back to normal, nor do we think it ever will be. Containment doesn’t look like a future goal here and […]

Nail Art Through Time

Nails in the Black community have been a fond memory for many of us growing up, as we used to be in awe of our dearest relatives and their funky nail sets. Many of us had grandmothers, aunts and moms who loved to get dolled up and decked out with fresh nail sets. “Mommy and […]

Inclusion In The Nail Industry

The nail industry has been a bustling industry for creatives and techs alike for years. Generations of women have seen the evolution of nail styles and techniques starting with their grandmothers, their mother’s and to them. Nails have always been an important asset in fashion, music, television, and overall entertainment. We (the public) notice a […]

Honey Nailz for NAILCON

Hey NAILCON Babes! In this glorious month of February, we made sure to reach out to some of our favorite OG’s in the nail industry for Black History Month. These women have paved the way for techs and artists alike. I had the pleasure of speaking to Destiny Knight aka THEE HoneyNailz; an editorial queen […]

New Year, New You

“New Year, New Me”, the cliche phrase that is praised every year, as people create resolutions lists and ways to do and be better in the new year. Change derives from growth and every year, we subconsciously make these lists to better ourselves physically, mentally, and even spiritually. For the beauty girls, this change can […]

NAILCON’S Nail Board

What a year. (That’s it, that’s the thought of the year.) 2020 has been an uncanny experience for all of us and we are in the final stretch [depending on when you post, alternate version: fresh in a New Year and ready to take it head on.] Yes, we’re all about nails here at NAILCON, […]

At Home-DIY Nail Trends

A fresh set of nails can make anyone’s day; the polish can be simple, detailed, loud, whatever it is that truly makes YOU happy. Everyone isn’t into super intricate nail designs nor does everyone have the budget to deck out each nail with glitz and glamor. The DIY industry is forever evolving, making the average […]