Styling: Danielle Parisi, Hannah Lee
Polish: (clockwise from left) Lamoon Honey Dew This, SpaRitual Delight, China Glaze Cherish, Nailite WD-19, and Color Club Runway Muse.
Photographer: Mimi Haddon
March 1, 2009
Your client broke a nail and has it repaired while on a cruise ship. Now back on land she wants that nail to look like the other ones. What's a tech to do?
March 1, 2009
As the economy forces us to make better budget decisions, it is now more than ever imperative that salon owners get the right equipment for their needs. European Touch’s vice president of sales, Dawn Holz, offers some advice on finding the right pedicure throne.
March 1, 2009
Bio Creative’s PediSation Pedicure System uses the power of science and nature to bring a soothing antioxidant treatment that leaves feet refreshed and clean.
March 1, 2009
Breaking down the frustrating process of doing your own nails.
March 1, 2009
Race off with new clients when you add a runner’s pedi.
March 1, 2009
Step-by-step by The Nail Bar, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
March 1, 2009
Step-by-step by 3 Logic Hair Designers, Chicago
March 1, 2009
With very little training or investment, you can offer clients a new kind of enhancement service: eyelash extensions.
March 1, 2009
Technology is on fast-forward when it comes to anti-aging treatments for hands and feet. Medical spas and alternative health clinics are adopting innovative therapies for age-old beauty problems that plague our extremities. Here’s a run-down of what’s going on behind closed doors today and what we will see in the future.
March 1, 2009
The natural pastel colors and polka-dotted seeds of this well-known fruit provide a simple model for techs to recreate on the limited toenail plate.
March 1, 2009
This musically-inspired nail art number was created by nail artist and piano player Alexandra Wittenmyer.
March 1, 2009
Agnieszka Ciszweska specializes in gels, and has created these rose petals to welcome you to the world of nail art. She has been doing nails for 11 years, and her techniques are a little advanced, but remember, all you need is a little patience (and practice) to make these roses your own.
March 1, 2009
Tootsing’s new Tip Cutters come in three fun shapes to keep your clients enthralled with extensions.
March 1, 2009
Julie Nguyen, owner and founder of Blu Water Day Spa, has plenty of experience in the beauty industry. Coming to the United States when she was 16 and building on the beauty training she received in Vietnam, she worked in hair, then nails and cosmetics, and was quickly able to purchase her own salon.
March 1, 2009
Bird and feather-related prints and designs are flying off of retail shelves.
December 20, 2010
Where do you turn when you have a technical question about nails?
March 1, 2009
The news is reporting layoffs, bailouts, and an unstable world market. Clients are murmuring about tight budgets and personal cutbacks. With the air heavy with dread, nail techs should focus on their psyche and their systems.
March 1, 2009
Nail salon techs need to be flexible and stay positive in order to survive in today's economic climate.
March 1, 2009
You’ve got your place on the web. Now… how do you get people to go there? Using smart search-engine optimization (SEO) techniques, such as using common keywords, and updating your site are two good places to start.
March 1, 2009
Get the lowdown on: the dos and don'ts of website design, salon-finder sites, the Yellow Pages (printed and online), designing a great business card, placing a newspaper ad, and more.
March 1, 2009
Book details 10 commandments to provide a world-class customer service experience.
March 1, 2009
Industrial designer Christopher Rozek has done the seemingly impossible: He's made sanitation sexy.
March 1, 2009
Provide creative, all-occasion cards for those browsing the retail area of your salon.
March 1, 2009
Kristen Powers, nail technician. In her other life: artist.
March 1, 2009
Managing editor Sree Roy visits ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon on opening day.
March 1, 2009
Oh, that dreaded feeling that comes over a tech when she picks up a client’s hand and spots her green nemesis.
March 1, 2009
The Carpal Solution offers relief from wrist pain, hand numbness, and finger tingling.
March 1, 2009
It is said that Cleopatra kept her skin soft and moisturized by bathing in milk. Skin-softening, moisturizing, and filled with nutrients, milk has been a favorite beauty aid for millennia.
March 31, 2009
Barielle’s new Heel and Callus Treatment Cream provides relief for dry, damaged feet.
March 4, 2009
Sanitize in style with a designer series of sterilizer jars that complement your salon decor.
March 4, 2009
European Touch's Clean Touch Self-Contained Drop-In Spa features Pipe-Free technology with its accessible pull-out sprayer, faucet controls, and independently adjustable leg supports.
March 4, 2009
TempleClean's PediStil Foot and Leg Rest conforms to the rim of a pedicure tub so it positions the client’s leg comfortably and securely over the tub.
March 4, 2009
Soft Touch’s Sand Sponge File makes it easy to achieve a perfect finish.
March 4, 2009
Young Nails’ ManiQ Natural Nail Care Gel is a clear gel that protects nails so they won’t chip, crack, or break.
March 4, 2009
PNI's Mini Arctic Blocks are economical and designed for one-time use to enhance sanitation.
March 4, 2009
OPI’s Nail Envy Natural Nail Strengthener strengthens nails and maintains them with hydrolyzed wheat protein and calcium.
March 4, 2009
Cina Professional’s ½-oz. Striping Brush with Cleaner can be used with gels or polish to make fine dots, flowers, or precise details. Drop the brush back into the bottle to sanitize and clean.
March 4, 2009
NSI’s Balance UV Color Gels are a snap to apply to fingers and toes and cure in two minutes in a 36-watt UV lamp.
March 4, 2009
Duri’s Drop ‘N Go instant drying drops dry enamel from the top to the bottom while giving polished nails a nice shine.
March 4, 2009
EZ Flow's Master It! 36-Watt UV Light System is sensor activated and cures all UV gels and top coats.
March 3, 2009
Orly’s new Prisma Gloss Nail Lacquers are quick-drying, high-shine lacquers with special gold and silver particles added to create a holographic effect.
March 3, 2009
China Glaze’s Summer Days collection comes just in time for summer.
March 3, 2009
SpaRitual’s Spring 2009 Color Collection, Cherish, features six new expressions of color that range from princess pink to baby blue.
March 3, 2009
Color Club’s Femme Fatale polish collection gives the French manicure a revolutionized new look with these dark to light polish tones. The six daringly seductive shades include Oooooo La La, Worth the Risque, Femme Fatale, Revvvolution, Oui! Oui! Oui!, and Where’s the Soiree.
March 3, 2009
European Touch’s Rinato Spa offers Clean Touch Pipe Free technology, which increases sanitation while cutting down on cleaning time.
March 3, 2009
Antoine De Paris’ Double-Sided Curved File has a contour for the heel and ball of the foot, two filing surfaces (medium and coarse).
March 3, 2009
LCN’s Spearmint Foot Pack is a mask that uses white clay and peppermint oil to work deep down and rejuvenate stressed feet.
March 3, 2009
Backscratchers’ Heavenly Soles Foot Care System offers a complete pedicure kit in one box.
March 3, 2009
Nordic Care’s Sea Salt Scrub is a warming exfoliator that smoothes and softens skin.
March 3, 2009
Naturally Clean by Essie is a complete nail care system that cleanses hands and nails while restoring hydration.
March 3, 2009
CND’s Almond Illuminating Masque is a silky hand masque that deeply conditions and refines the skin.
March 3, 2009
Abrioné has two brand new body cleansers out this season.
March 27, 2009
CND research chemist Thong Vu is the proud recipient of the fifth-annual Mary Nordstrom Memorial Award.
March 25, 2009
Even the littlest of the "Slumdog Millionaire" stars got pampered before their big Oscar night debut.
March 25, 2009
According to Harper's Bazaar, women in their 30s should add bright colors to their manicures.
March 25, 2009
Cosmopolitan magazine offers nail whitening tip.
March 25, 2009
The March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine offers a complete list of beauty time-savers, including one on making your manicure dry faster.
March 25, 2009
According to Glamour magazine's March issue, the ideal new luxury item is "funky polish."
March 25, 2009
Glamour magazine answers beauty questions from readers, including one about doing your own nails.
March 25, 2009
In an article called "Makeup That Works Miracles," Good Housekeeping magazine lists several nail poilshes among its top picks.
March 25, 2009
Good Housekeeping lists CND SolarOil amongs its "Best Bets for Beautiful Skin."
March 24, 2009
“Rehab” singer Amy Winehouse recently revealed that she’d like to open a beauty salon.
March 16, 2009
Essie Cosmetics are celebrity favorites.
March 16, 2009
"High School Musical" stars choose AII for lashes and lacquers.
March 16, 2009
Mommy & Me Manicures = Quality Time
March 6, 2009
Tweezerman Professional has revamped its website, www.tweezermanprofessional.com, making it more user friendly for beauty professionals.
March 4, 2009
Updating your look has become easier and more affordable with leasing options from European Touch and Dakota Capital. Best of all, at the end of the term, the equipment is yours.
March 2, 2009
InStyle Magazine likes creamy nudes.
March 2, 2009
InStyle magazine urges readers to wear black polish — on short nails with an ultra-matte finish.
March 2, 2009
Marie Claire magazine highlights bright cosmetic colors for spring.
March 2, 2009
Shape Magazine highlights water-based polish line.
