NAILS has 28 years' worth of Demos and How-tos for you to review and learn new techniques. Click through to this section, organized by articles that are either demos or step-by-steps, and see Signature Services, Service Recipes, Product Demos from manufacturers, and other how-tos from NAILS.
April 22, 2013
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Celebrity nail tech Jade Morales created this exfoliating manicure for George the Salon in Chicago.
Keywords: Essie honey organic services Signature Services
December 21, 2012
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Created by nail tech Melissa Bozant and her friend Karen Waters, the Sublime Bliss product line used in this pedicure is organic and natural.
Keywords: nail tech made organic products Signature Services
July 13, 2012
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Elevating clients for feet-focused services generally improves nail tech ergonomics, as you don’t have to hunch over to do close-up work. And building your own set-up means you can design and decorate it however you want. (Hello, purple paint and glitter!)
Keywords: ergonomic furnishings FootsieBath IKEA pedicure areas pedicure furnishings
December 19, 2011
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HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps from Graham Professional Beauty Products were designed to be the easiest, most comfortable way to remove soak-off gel polish and acrylic.
Keywords: acetone/removal products Graham Beauty
November 21, 2011
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Rehydrate dry hands this winter with the Repechage Anti-Aging Hand Treatment with Seaweed Treatment Mask.
Keywords: manicures Repechage skin care
October 25, 2011
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The new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.
Keywords: callus removers Eliminer pedicures
September 15, 2011
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Angel Love Nails is an organic, protein-based gel formula that creates lovely looking enhancements that are healthy for the natural nail.
Keywords: Angel Love Nails colored gels gels
July 1, 2010
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La~Te~Da Salon & Spa in Fort Myers, Fla. combines elements of land, air and sea in this sensory rich hand treatment.
Keywords: add-on services alternative services deluxe manicures new age services Signature Services
July 1, 2010
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Elizabeth Ashton Ayurvedic Nail Spa, Long Beach, Calif., uses ingredients from the grocery store to create this specialty pedicure.
Keywords: ayurveda pedicures Signature Services
April 1, 2010
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When nails are weary, weak, and inching toward the eponychium, a modified nail tip can be a great way to protect nails and encourage them to grow.
Keywords: acrylics applying enhancements to unhealthy nails CND eponychium filing techniques
December 1, 2009
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Adding nail enhancements to bitten nails can be a rather complicated and tricky procedure.
Keywords: acrylics enhancements extending the nail bed nail biting
December 1, 2008
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This is where Medi meets Pedi – where science and technology meet healthy, happy, and well-cared for feet.
Keywords: diabetic clients Footlogix pedicures
December 1, 2008
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Excessively short and damaged toenails can be completely changed with acrylic toenail enhancements.
Keywords: damaged toenails enhancements
September 1, 2008
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Ginger and Chinese jasmine essential oil combine for an organic hydrating treatment.
Keywords: chakra exfoliator massage products organic products organic services
August 1, 2008
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A service-capping hand and forearm massage is a quick and easy way to bump up the price of your standard manicure — just make sure the client thinks it’s worth it.
Keywords: add-on services Cuccio Naturale manicure add-ons manufacturers educators massage