Nails: Julie Kandalec, Mentor, Ohio
Products: Minx Nail Coatings
Photographer: Tom Carson
Model: Colleen Poling
January 1, 2010
If you’re looking for a unique service to add to your menu, consider testing the waters with a current nail art trend: aquarium nails.
January 1, 2010
Denae Sambrano of Sparks, Nev., shows how she makes these cathedral-quality stained glass nails. “It’s something that is very easy to do and it looks beautiful on the nails,” she says. Sambrano is an educator for Young Nails, and for these nails she uses Young Nails’ Imagination Liquid Art colors.
January 1, 2010
The gelatinous texture of gels can prove difficult for newbie techs to control, and when it comes to textbook C-curves, techs can be lost as to how to get that perfect bend.
January 1, 2010
NSI’s Balance Glitter Color Gels offer exceptional strength and adhesion. The Rock Star Collection of Glitter Gels has a high concentration of glitter while still being easy to apply, and the gels cure in two minutes flat with the NSI Ultra Pro Full Hand Lamp.
January 1, 2010
It’s the mandatory element to every pedicure — the foot and calf massage — and there’s no one way to do it.
January 1, 2010
At Extremedys2010 Hand & Foot Spa in West Hollywood, Calif., the French manicure isn’t just for women anymore. The salon offers a popular “Boy French” nail style that gives its male clients a “healthy-looking, groomed nail that doesn’t look like polish or a traditional French manicure,” says owner Naja Rickette.
January 1, 2010
Step-by-step by Talons Nail Evolution, Victoria, B.C., Canada
November 22, 2010
With the voting for this year’s winning cover tech image too close to call, NAILS has done something it’s never done before: We ran two different covers for the same issue. Some of you received an issue featuring black and pink striped nails on the cover and some of you got a blue and green plaid design. In either case, you’re enjoying the handiwork of Julie Kandalec of Jenniffer & Co. in Mentor, Ohio.
January 1, 2010
National educator for Art Club and Color Club, Mare Horak explains how she keeps embellishments on natural nail clients.
January 1, 2010
Nails by Svetlana Zahra, Paola, Malta
January 1, 2010
Nails by Brenda Baker, PriceLess Hair Salon, Mustang, Okla.
January 1, 2010
Nails by Brenda Skermont, AbFab Salon and Spa, Rockford, Ill.
January 1, 2010
Nails by Natalie Wolfe Wargo, Shear Innocence, Johnstown, Pa.
January 1, 2010
Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
January 1, 2010
Nails by Theresa “Mo” Lawrence, The Ultimate Spa Salon, Monona, Wis.
January 1, 2010
The popularity of fimo cane nail art extends around the globe, as evidenced by these creative entries in the Aussie Nail Tips Forum’s Fimo Nail Competition.
January 1, 2010
We all know the colors we choose to wear can affect us and the world around us. Colors often influence the respect we get at work, how people treat us, what they think of us, how our family treats us, and ultimately how we feel about ourselves.
January 1, 2010
Competitors from 23 nations compete on the world stage.
January 1, 2010
Go back to the 1980s with an updated take on the sparkly, brightly colored, ruffle-laden looks that were characteristic of a fashion decade.
January 1, 2010
OPI took to the spotlight in the opening monologue of the October 13, 2009 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Announcing that she had finally gone for a manicure, the famed comic and talk show host devoted her opening monologue to humorously chatting about the array of OPI nail colors available and their imaginative names.
January 2, 2011
How are general cleaning duties delegated and enforced at your salon?
January 1, 2010
January 1, 2010
Since January is your issue, written by you and for you, we asked nail technicians to give us their “rules to live by” in the salon. Here are 10 that we couldn’t agree with more!
January 1, 2010
Sure we love our clients and the work we do, but it’s our relationships with coworkers that can make the difference between a so-so work environment and a place we look forward to returning to day after day. NAILS asked readers: What do you do that’s special or unique at your salon to foster team spirit?
January 1, 2010
Since this is your issue, written by you and for you, we asked nail technicians to give us their “rules to live by” in the salon. Here are 10 that we couldn’t agree with more!
January 1, 2010
A little keychain card can encourage client retention in a big way.
January 1, 2010
Log onto www.nailsmag.com/2010project for business building and winning marketing ideas.
January 1, 2010
Despite having been in business just six months, San Jose, Calif.-based That’s So Pedi Nail Salon beat out well established salons to be voted #1 for manicures and #2 for pedicures in the Metro newspaper’s 2009 Best of Silicon Valley reader survey.
January 1, 2010
To advertise his salon, Robbie Schaeffer, owner of ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon, wrapped up a couple of Smart Cars with reflective graphics of OPI bottles and his salon logo.
January 1, 2010
Whether worn as a salon uniform or retailed to clients, these unique shirts are modern and fun — and they can’t be found in just any store. Give them as a client appreciation gift or stock them in the retail area for clients who can’t get enough of all things nails.
January 1, 2010
Mobile nail tech Sherry Baro wasn’t sure how the economy would affect her target market — seniors and adults with disabilities. So two years ago she instituted several measures to keep supply costs low.
January 1, 2010
January 1, 2010
Monica Leiper, nail tech. In her other life: chef's shopper.
January 1, 2010
In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Marie Davis takes us to All Polished Up! in Dallas, Ore.
January 1, 2010
In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Teresa Shackleton gives us a tour of Tee's Nail NV in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
January 1, 2010
In honor of the reader-written issue, NAILS asked several nail techs to give us tours of their home salons. Shannon Arnold takes us to the Flip Flop Beauty Shop in Cooper Plains, N.Y.
January 1, 2010
Near the University of Oklahoma, tucked away among the bars and restaurants in an area known as Campus Corner, is Vivian Gilbert Mani Pedi Plus.
January 1, 2010
A common and potentially painful condition, pincer nails can often be avoided by careful detection and proper care.
January 1, 2010
For dust and fume removal, Salon Pure introduces two new air cleaners.
January 1, 2010
This portable lamp comes with an ingenious "easy twist" shade for maximum light angle and maximum work space.
January 1, 2010
Pedicures can be quite tough on a nail tech’s body. Holding legs while clipping toenails, massaging calves and ankles, and scrubbing down thick callus can all quickly lead to sore backs and arms — and cranky dispositions. Here’s what some techs have done to keep their poise during strenuous pedicures.
January 1, 2010
Good for you for recycling plastic water bottles — but are you leaving the bottle caps on as you conscientiously recycle? If that’s the case, you are actually getting in the way of your own green efforts. It turns out that leaving on those little caps can cause your water bottles to be rejected —and prevent them from being recycled at all.
January 22, 2010
Click your ruby pumps and come travel with China Glaze down the yellow brick road to meet “The Wizard of Ohh Ahz.”
January 22, 2010
Innovative Beauty’s Black Ice Foot File has a non-lifting, plated surface with sand powders plated directly onto the foot file using an electric high frequency system.
January 22, 2010
Precision’s Nail Art Collection is formulated with extra high pigmentation for vibrant nail art designs.
January 22, 2010
Olan Laboratories’ OptiMax Nail Treatment is a maximum strength formula which targets significant problem nails to make them naturally healthy.
January 22, 2010
LeChat’s New Glitter Collection Sets were created specifically to help techs create dazzling nail art designs.
January 22, 2010
J&A USA’s Petra RMX “Roma” pedicure spa is a culmination of extensive research and development dedicated to elegance and functionality.
January 22, 2010
Konad’s Luxury set lets you stamp out artistic polish designs quickly and easily.
January 22, 2010
Step up dull polish with Color Club’s Vivid Color Intensifying Top Coat.
January 22, 2010
Cuccio Naturalé’s Deep Dermal Transforming Wrap now comes in a Back Bar 32-oz. size.
January 22, 2010
Antoine De Paris’ # 11 Gold is the original Antoine Acrylic nipper, created over 35 years ago by Antoine de Paris himself.
January 22, 2010
Depilève’s Milk and Honey Nutrition Peeling cleanses the skin by stimulating cell regeneration and leaving the skin soft and prepared for moisturizing.
January 22, 2010
Star Nail’s Eco Pink-and-White Soak-Off Gel Kit has four UV gels to create durable and long-lasting French manicures.
January 22, 2010
Hand & Nail Harmony’s new Acrylic Master Kit is designed with the latest in liquid and powder technology to bring high-performance quality in a convenient and all-inclusive package.
January 22, 2010
Feet by OPI offers excellent conditioning, exfoliating, and moisturizing products for pedicures.
January 22, 2010
Entity’s One Gel Technology uses nanotechnology to make enhancements that are easy to apply, durable, glossy, and naturally beautiful.
January 22, 2010
California Mango’s Mango Magic Cuticle Treatment Oil conditions cuticles with a moisturizing blend of natural oils.
January 22, 2010
GiGi’s All Purpose Honee Microwave Formula Hair Removal System is a complete kit for gentle and efficient hair removal, all ready to go in only minutes.
January 22, 2010
Petal Fresh Organics Body Butters are made with all-natural, certified organic ingredients and are paraben and color additive free.
January 22, 2010
Young Nails’ Imagination Art Liquid can be dripped into monomer to add color to acrylic enhancements.
January 1, 2010
For dust and fume removal, Salon Pure introduces two new air cleaners.
January 1, 2010
Called the "sole soother", this heel cream comes in a handy stick and can also be used on rough knees and elbows.
January 1, 2010
This portable lamp comes with an ingenious "easy twist" shade for maximum light angle and maximum work space.
January 7, 2010
Shape magazine lists its beauty tips, including some advice about nail care.
January 7, 2010
Deborah Lippmann tracks her makeover progress with Shape and introduces a new polish color created in partnership with the magazine.
January 7, 2010
British performer M.I.A. (Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam) sported Minx nails for a January Vogue photo shoot.
January 5, 2010
In its January issue, an Allure editor says, "Chanel found a way to make taupe nail polish fashionable: with a touch of gray and a rich, glossy finish."
January 5, 2010
For clients who lean toward darker lipstick, let them know that a mauve-y gray polish will balance out the color.
January 5, 2010
Cosmopolitan shows its readers how to get that colorful '80s look—which includes bright polish and in-your-face Minx adhesives.
January 5, 2010
Cosmopolitan applauds Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polishes that combines a base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, color, and topcoat in one bottle.
