December 16, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Comes from silk fibers and is added to many beauty products.
Keywords: ingredients natural nail care Secret Ingredient silk protein/silk peptide
December 16, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Citric acid is derived from citrus fruits (like oranges and lemons) and used as a preservative, pH-balancer, and astringent.
Keywords: citric acid citrus ingredients natural nail care
December 16, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Paraffin is a waxy crystalline substance used in salon services whereby a client dips her hand or foot into melted paraffin a few times (called a “paraffin dip”), creating a shell that will harden while it helps moisturize the skin; hardened paraffin is easily peeled off the skin and disposed of, leaving skin gently and therapeutically moisturized.
Keywords: ingredients natural nail care paraffin
December 14, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Inedible salt from the world’s deepest hypersaline lake in the world, the mineral-rich Dead Sea, located between Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank.
Keywords: ingredients natural nail care
December 14, 2010
| Encyclopedia
A seasonal fruit about the size of an orange with numerous juicy seed kernels located inside of the pomegranate’s inedible husk.
Keywords: ingredients natural nail care
December 1, 2010
| Demo
Nail Tek’s Hydration Therapy Anti-Aging Spa Natural Nail Manicure is an effective treatment to keep your clients’ hands young-looking. Nail Tek’s Foaming Skin
Keywords: anti-aging manicures Nail Tek natural nail care
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Westerners are cultivating an appreciation for the ancient Eastern philosophies and practices. Here are some Eastern twists on a few salon services.
Keywords: adding new services alternative services natural nail care
November 16, 2010
| Article
Not all nails are perfect. Some are thin, some are ridged, and some have cracks and tears. But luckily techs have a number of natural nail products to strengthen and treat a variety of nails. Here’s a quick guide from Nail Tek’s Mary Jo Zwirowski.
Keywords: nail diseases Nail Tek nail treatments natural nail care
October 18, 2010
| News
Redbook magazine suggests the use of a daily hand scrub to counteract dark spots on hands in 43 Ways to Look Younger.
Keywords: CND consumer press natural nail care scrubs
October 1, 2010
| Article
It’s not so surprising that a spa offering acupuncture, Ayurvedic counseling, and herbal consultations should shun traditional nail polish and artificial nails. Until recently The Dragontree Holistic Day Spa at the Portland International Airport turned away customers looking for nail care. In May the spa modified its menu to include manis and pedis with two options — a simple buff or Minx nail coatings.
Keywords: holistic manicures Minx Nails natural nail care pedicures
September 23, 2010
| Product
La Fresh Nail Polish Remover Pads are biodegradable and natural. One pad cleans and conditions all 10 nails with a fresh Tuscan blood orange scent. Formulated with a nourishing blend of vitamin E, aloe, glycerin, rosemary, and horsetail extracts, the pads are free of acetone, acetate, parabens, petrochemicals, glycols, dyes, artificial fragrances, and animal byproducts.
Keywords: acetone/removal products natural nail care polish polish removal
September 7, 2010
| News
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik gives Glamour three helpful tips to keep nails looking their best.
Keywords: consumer press learning new techniques manicures natural nail care Tom Bachik
September 1, 2010
| Product
The LCN Spa Series provides hand, nail, and foot care treatments made from all-natural ingredients found a world away. The spa line captures the holistic spirit of the Indonesian islands, incorporating elements derived from the highest-quality plants, herbs, and flora.
Keywords: all-natural LCN lotions manicures natural nail care
August 17, 2010
| Product
Piggy Paint products are made with hypoallergenic, odorless, and non-acetone ingredients to make them ideal for the sensitive skin of children.
Keywords: natural nail care non-acetone Piggy Paint polish youth marketing
August 1, 2010
| Article
Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.
Keywords: ingredients natural nail care papaya Secret Ingredient
