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Retail Boutique: Cosmetic Bags

Get creative! A handy cosmetic bag doesn’t have to be for makeup only. Help your clients establish a regular nail grooming routine, and then giv...

Business

Clients See a Difference with Aqua Nail Bar & Boutique

True to its name, this Santa Barbara, Calif.-based salon features underwater decor, natural nails, and a boutique filled to the brim with hydrating pr...

Health

Under the Microscope: Onychophagy

Clients who suffer from chronic onychophagy — or severe nail biting — may benefit from the attention of a good nail tech.

Business

My Other Life: Ruth Windsor, Doggy Daycare Administration Specialist

During the course of a foot treatment, nail tech Ruth Windsor asked her client what type of work she did. “She responded with, ‘I own a do...

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A.I.I. Acquires Nail Tek

American International Industries (A.I.I.), a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of beauty products, recently acquired the Nail Tek (Prima...

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Hand & Nail Harmony Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit

Hand & Nail Harmony has a new Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit.

SuperNail LED Lamp

SuperNail has now entered the world of LED.

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