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<p>Serenity flows like water from these indoor waterfalls, which are perfect for high-end spa treatment rooms or to help drown out the ambient noise from crowded pedicure areas. (shown: a waterfall created by Harmonic Environments for San Francisco’s SenSpa)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Bringing the Outdoors In

Stop and smell the roses with these nine ways to get Mother Nature to be a regular at your salon.

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How did you choose your salon’s color palette?

More Great Looking Pedicure Areas

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<p>Nails by Tanya Rachele Rose, Hello Gorgeous!, Greenville, Ky.</p>

Hop to It [Easter Nail Art]

Celebrate Spring with these nail art designs, inspired by colorful Easter eggs. This gallery mixes the Easter designs from NAILS Magazine’s April 2009 issue with related art from previous magazine issues (plus bonus Easter egg-inspired nails), so you can get all of your inspiration in one place!

Photography by Kelly Bracken

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Toes in Pastels

Show Those Toes

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Tags: HOLIDAYS, NAIL ART, SEASONAL STYLES

<p>This manicure table from AYC Group features an elegant two-tone wood design, with your choice of yellow (shown) or gray marble top. The acetone and nail polish rack adds functionality. Also included are three additional storage areas, a wrist pillow, and wheels for mobility.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nailsmag.com/fifi/80111">www.nailsmag.com/fifi/80111</a></p>

Your Guide to Manicure Tables

You spend the bulk of your day sitting behind it, so you may as well find one that’s functional, beautiful, and versatile. Here are 14 of the latest designs.

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Great Looking Pedicure Areas to Inspire Your Inner Designer

Designed for Comfort: Salon Waiting Areas

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Tags: BELVEDERE, EUROPEAN TOUCH, GULFSTREAM PLASTICS, OPENING A NEW SALON, REMODELING, SALON DÉCOR/DESIGN, SALON FURNISHINGS

<p>2006: Thackeray’s clients began requesting chevron-shaped smile lines after getting a look at these lovely nails. </p>

Contessa Winners 2006 - 2009 [Canada’s Nail Art Awards]

The Contessas are an annual beauty award program that shows off the best Canada’s salon professionals have to offer.

2009 - Nail Art Tech of the Year: Angela Fuhrer (Impressions Hair Group, Sherwood Park, Alberta), and Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year: Jennifer Mather (Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario).

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2007 - Nail Art Technician of the Year: Janis Tecson (Vault Salon & Spa, Winnipeg, Manitoba), Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year: Jennifer Bennett (Hair Factory, St. John’s, Newfoundland)

2006 - Nail Tech Artist of the Year: Jessica-Marie Ellison (Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics, Toronto) and Nail Enhancement Artist of the Year: Rheanne Thackeray (Kenneth Blair Salon & Spa, Lloydminster, Alberta)

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NAILS Cover Tech Contest 2009

NAILS’ Nail Art Mural Contest (from 2003 to present)

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Tags: CHRISTRIO, CND, COLORED ACRYLICS, COLORED GELS, CONTESTS, Doing Nails for Photo Shoots, ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, INTERNATIONAL, NAIL ART, PHOTOGRAPHING NAILS

<p>To celebrate 20 years of color, OPI has released “colorcopia,” a limited-time set of 12 lacquer shades from the company’s illustrious past.</p>

Blast from the Past: OPI Brings Back 12 Lacquer Shades

To celebrate 20 years of color, OPI has released “colorcopia,” a limited-time set of 12 lacquer shades from the company’s illustrious past. “The 12 shades I’ve chosen for colorcopia are based on the feedback we’ve gotten over the years from our wonderful OPI fans,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive VP and artistic director. “These shades each made a big impression in the season they were introduced, and each helped capture the fashion essence of that season. We feel these shades are just as relevant today, and wanted to bring them back for one more bow!” View the 12 lacquer shades in this online gallery.

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Spring 2009 Polish Preview

Rainbow Connection: Colored Gels

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<p> The color palette of my salon is black, silver, white, and splashes of red. I chose these colors because the theme of my salon is “Hollywood” and those colors go well with the theme. I have posters of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and James Dean on the walls. </p> <p><br/>Holly Hebda, <br/>Hollywood Nails &amp; Spa, ­DeMotte, Ind.<br/></p>

How did you choose your salon's color palette?

Your color scheme says a lot to clients about your salon. Is it upscale? Low-key? Bohemian? Five salon owners share their true colors and the stories behind their design choice.

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Designed for Comfort: Salon Waiting Areas

Great Looking Pedicure Areas to Inspire Your Inner Designer

 

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Tags: REMODELING, SALON DÉCOR/DESIGN

<p><strong><a href="http://www.nailsmag.com/fifi/80251">Lamoon</a></strong> Surfin' in Maliblu</p>

Spring 2009 Polish Preview

Looking to find out what colors are going to be hot this spring? Well look no further. We've got more than 100 colors for you to choose from.

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Tags: CHI, CHINA GLAZE, CND, COLOR CLUB, DURI COSMETICS, ESSIE COSMETICS, JESSICA COSMETICS, LAMOON, NAILITE, NUBAR, OPI PRODUCTS, ORLY, SPARITUAL

<p>Nails by Anna Grace Lin, Odyssey Nail Systems</p>

“Year of the Ox” Nail Art

Celebrate the Vietnamese new year — which runs from Jan. 26, 2009 through Feb. 14, 2010 — with “Year of the Ox” nail art. This gallery showcases bonus art not published in NAILS Magazine.

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Multi [Nail] Denominational Nail Art

International Sensations: Swedish Nail Art

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Suzie's Beauty Blog

Nov, 19 2009
Destination Beautiful
Destination weddings have become hugely popular, probably because it's like a wedding and a vacation in one. And the locales -- Hawaii, Fiji, Cabo -- it's all incredibly romantic and beautiful. The Martha Stewart Weddings special edition about destination weddings... read full story

Nov, 16 2009
Text-ure Me
Looking for an affordable luxury to add to your fall and winter beauty fun? Put some texture on your nails. The November issue of Elle loves OPI Lincoln Park After Dark Suede, calling it a "sophisticated make-under" of the legendary... read full story

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