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manicure

A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails that involves cleaning hands and fingernails, trimming and shaping nails, and usually polishing.

No More Looking Down
Success came at a price for nail tech Carrie Bomar. After spending countless hours each day looking down at clients’ hands, her neck began to hurt, a result of the posture most nail technicians assume.
On the Road: Nail Bar at Walgreens, Chicago
This is no ordinary Walgreens. Enter the two-story flagship at State and Randolph and smell fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, witness a sushi chef masterfully create a custom order, and, of course, get your nails done at its Nail Bar by Essie & OPI.
A Feast for the Feet (or Hands)
Food staples in your kitchen can be blended to create scrubs or masks to personalize any mani or pedi. Healing properties in the food benefit the skin, and nature’s comforting aromas soothe the soul.
Mani Table with the Works
When G Elizondo couldn’t find a manicure table to meet all of her specifications, she designed her own. We love how she built up, not out, adding an extra horizontal tier to get the clean workspace she desired.
Branded Manis: Signature Services with Complete Hand Care Lines
A great signature manicure always starts with top-notch ingredients and a good idea. Themed hand care collections are always a great choice, so why not take inspiration from some of the industry’s top manufacturers. Read on to discover some new signature services created by a variety of companies using their own hand care lines.