April 29, 2011
| News
This spring, Tweezerman announced its partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation in launching the new Reach for the Stars Mini Slant Tweezer and Zip File.
Keywords: charity files Tweezerman tweezers
March 24, 2011
| News
Lucky’s New Stuff You’ll Love section highlights fun, new polishes as well as a few handy tools for nail upkeep.
Keywords: Essie files Nicole by OPI polish Sally Hansen
February 28, 2011
| Product
LCN’s Files Manicure Set gives you a great start of high-quality grit files to tackle every step of the nail enhancement process.
Keywords: files LCN
February 9, 2011
| News
Essence’s Beauty Obsessions include Tweezerman’s Matchbox Itty Bitty Files. The polka dot design only enhances the cute factor on these petite little nail wonders.
Keywords: files Tweezerman
January 2, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Grit is a term used in defining the coarseness or texture of abrasives; grit is measured in numbers; a lower grit (fewer grit particles per square inch) is more coarse. Nail file grits range from 60-80 (extra coarse) to 900-1,200 (buffers).
Keywords: abrasives buffers files
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Disposable means designed to be thrown out after a single use.
Keywords: buffers disinfection files
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
“Toolkits” don’t always have to include hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers. NAILS presents the ultimate guide to implements specifically for nail techs, plus a handy list of manufacturers that will help you complete your own collection.
Keywords: brushes files implements manicure accessories nippers
October 18, 2010
| News
Lucky Magazine suggests tools buff, file, and polish all while being convenient and compact.
Keywords: buffers consumer press files
October 1, 2010
| Article
What implement can you not live without? Nail techs answer this question by describing the tools that get them through the workday. Plus, be sure to save the experts’ advice for implement purchasing, and the convenient buyers’ guide for the next time you’re shopping for new implements.
Keywords: brushes electric files files foot files implements
October 1, 2010
| Article
Top nail competitor Lynn Lammers offers an excellent description of filing grits, and how best to use them in this excerpt from her online NAILS blog, Competition Insider.
Keywords: abrasives acrylics competitions electric files electric filing techniques
September 23, 2010
| Product
Angelfeet Sterilizable Pedicure File handles the thickest calluses without shredding the skin.
Keywords: files foot files pedicure products pedicures
August 1, 2010
| Article
If our admittedly unscientific poll of NAILS Facebook fans tells us anything, it’s that cuticle oil — and CND’s SolarOil in particular — is flying off your retail shelves. Strengtheners and antifungals made a good showing as well. But those are not the only home-care products that have the cash registers ringing. We asked techs to show us their biggest selling retail
Keywords: base coats CND Duri files lotions
July 29, 2010
| Product
New from RadaPro, the Ergonomic Pedicure File relieves wrist strain and promotes good salon hygiene.
Keywords: ergonomic products ergonomics files pedicure products pedicures
July 28, 2010
| News
Better Homes and Gardens lays out the rules for a quick and easy at-home manicure.
Keywords: All Season Nails CND consumer press Essie files
July 21, 2010
| Product
Tweezerman’s new Zip File bridges the gap between high art and gadget geekdom.
Keywords: files Tweezerman
