Nail Artists:
Top row: Vu Nguyen, Angie Nay, Elsbeth Schuetz
Center row: Angie Nay, Elsbeth Schuetz, Vickie Chilla
Bottom row: Lucia Etchamendy, Lucia Etchamendy
Photographer: Kelly Bracken
June 1, 2010
Masterworks Innovations’ CEO and veteran nail tech Amy Becker has come out with a new clear form designed specifically for hard or soft gels from any manufacturer.
June 1, 2010
Akzéntz Classic Gels are high-performance gels that can be combined with the Options Soak-Off Color Gels and Options Aurora Sparkle Gels to produce vibrant nail art designs and structurally sound enhancements.
June 1, 2010
For $66 and one hour and 45 minutes of your time, the staff at Wet Paint Nail Spa in Cambridge, Mass., will inspect your feet for calluses, ingrown nails, cracks, and other symptoms of hard use, give you a fabulous pedicure, and teach you proper care of the feet at home.
June 1, 2010
Antoine de Paris offers durable and economical pedicure and manicure tools to keep nails trimmed, cleaned, and ready for any product enhancement. The tools are made of stainless steel so they can withstand a lifetime of cleaning and sanitizing, and they are ergonomically designed to keep nail techs from getting cramps or fatigue while using them. The pedicure tools are formulated to completely clean the nail beds and leave toes fresh and clean for polished or natural looks.
June 1, 2010
Step-by-step by Nails by Nia Cooper at Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, Washington D.C.
June 1, 2010
Waxing can be an easy way for nail techs to complement a manicure or pedicure by removing unsightly knuckle hairs.
June 1, 2010
Though an airbrush gun can be an expensive purchase, it can quickly pay for itself in nail art add-ons that clients will love.
June 1, 2010
Nails by Christina Landeros, That Total Look Salon, Santa Maria, Calif.
June 1, 2010
Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
June 1, 2010
Nails by Stephanie Saddler, Butta Fingers Nail Studio, Cleveland
June 1, 2010
Nails by Michelle Conde, Nails by Michelle, Miami
June 1, 2010
Nails by Crystal Warner, Clip-It’s Hair and Nail Salon, Grove City, Ohio
June 1, 2010
Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.
June 1, 2010
A clever spin on nail art can come from a simple craft corner border hole punch. AII global educator MaeLing Parrish explains how she spreads soak-off gels flat over a piece of plastic and pops imprints out of them with a border punch. (According to Parrish, she uses soak-off gels because they are soft and flexible and don’t crack like traditional gels when they are used with a hole punch.) Take a look at these steps and see if you can score a knockout of your own.
June 1, 2010
Nautical stripes, calming blues, and elements like anchors say bon voyage to the confines of the boating world and hello to the mainstream.
June 1, 2010
A new batch of nail tips is popping up on trade show floors this year, and they are taking colored and pre-designed nail tips into the new decade.
June 1, 2010
When I went online to check out the winners of the CND Nail Style Competition, I had to doublecheck the name of the first-place winner. When I confirmed that it was really my name, I just started jumping and screaming — I’d just won an all-expense-paid trip to New York Fashion Week!
June 1, 2010
Nail tech Deborah Lippmann recently created an extravagantly embellished manicure out of $100,000 worth of real diamonds.
December 31, 2010
What’s been your best salon theme party to date?
June 1, 2010
By definition, inspiration is a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation, or the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions.
June 1, 2010
From saving money on products to developing an efficient schedule, salon coaches offer practical advice behind the cliché.
June 1, 2010
The fourth-annual Northwest Nailtechs Networking Retreat will be held just outside of Seattle on Vashon Island, Wash., October 15-19. Enjoy a beautiful, relaxing, oceanfront setting while attending a tradeshow, classes, seminars, private workshops, competitions, and keynote presentations by Vicki Peters and Millie Haynam.
June 1, 2010
“I have found in recessionary times people will find the money to spend on their children more then they will on themselves,” says Carolyn McNairn, the owner of a mobile spa business who started offering kids spa parties two years ago in response to a growing demand. McNairn shares all she’s learned in her new guide, “How To Start a Kids Mobile Spa Business.”
June 1, 2010
A good way to up your income without actually raising prices is to have a list of a la carte options in your service arsenal, says Kelley Killop-Marble of Opalized Designs Studio Salon in Shelby Township, Mich. “I’m not talking about having a bare-bones menu and nickel and diming folks ... that is just plain aggravating,” she says. What she is talking about is differentiating yourself by giving true personal services.
June 1, 2010
Not every salon retail area is open and spacious, and most salons have a small corner or space that can be challenging to merchandise.
June 1, 2010
Nail salons and spas see plenty of brides and bridal parties. Bridal items ranging from how-to books to rhinestone-embellished clothing are great gift ideas.
June 1, 2010
Tucked into the corners of dark ballrooms at nail shows, some of the best nail technicians in the world compete against one another, sculpting dazzling nail art designs and perfectly precise C-curves. But what is it like to be a competitor? NAILS takes a quick look at the competition schedule of one veteran and one novice competitor at ISSE Long Beach this past January.
June 1, 2010
Anthony C. Licatta III, salon owner. In his other life: bouncer.
June 1, 2010
A 15-year resident of Rome, Stephanie Alliman owns Ari’s Nails, which caters to English-speaking tourists who flock to see the city’s ancient ruins, expatriates who have decided to stay, and Italians looking for some nail pampering.
June 1, 2010
I found Be Beauty by posting a message on the NAILS Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) that I was looking for a salon in San Diego. Nail tech Brian Garces messaged me back to come to the salon where he works. When I looked it up online and saw it was in a cute little 1920s-era bungalow, I was sold.
June 1, 2010
Summertime is here and that means it’s time for open-toed shoes and perfectly polished piggies. But not everybody looks forward to the time when shoes are optional. Some people prefer to keep their shoes on to cover their feet — and an unpleasant foot odor.
June 1, 2010
Pedicurists are in the unique position of being able to advise clients of the risks and educate them about sunscreen use.
June 1, 2010
As a nail tech, you spend a large part of the day surrounded by chemicals. Now that you’re pregnant, is there anything that needs to change?
June 1, 2010
Silk proteins provide and retain moisture, protect skin from dehydration, and give it a smooth, silky feel.
June 1, 2010
When Briana Borten opened a second Dragontree Holistic Day Spa in the Portland International Airport, she made very few changes to accommodate the unique location. “Overall, though, we are trying to recreate the traditional day spa environment as much as possible, offering the same treatments and attention.”
June 1, 2010
Many licorice candies and sweets are actually flavored with the similar-tasting herb anise.
June 29, 2010
SpaRitual’s new Cuti-Cocktail Pen and Pusher offers a soothing cuticle treatment while also having a hard pusher for cleaning the nail plate.
June 25, 2010
Nubar has a new kit for its UV Soak-Off Infinity Gels. The kit contains six colored gels, a clear builder, brush, prep, prime and more.
June 25, 2010
Jessica’s Damaged Nail System rebuilds nails from the foundation to the surface.
June 25, 2010
Made by nail techs for nail techs, Nailology’s manuicure products are made with an intoxicating blend of oils and minerals to revitalize skin and replenish the senses.
June 25, 2010
Nailite’s formulated Soak-Off Gels gently soak off in acetone in 15 minutes.
June 25, 2010
FPO’s Forever Natural offers a new enhancement product in the Natural Polytech Starter Kit.
June 3, 2010
On March 27 to 29, 2010, America’s Beauty Show featured manufacturer specials and new product launches, a SalonSpa Sustainability Summit, and an International Nail Technician Association (INTA) Conference.
June 30, 2010
Lauren Conrad tells InStyle magazine her must-have polish is OPI Nail Lacquer in Dulce de Leche. "This is my current favorite. I love the pinkish tint," she says.
June 25, 2010
InStyle magazine rounded up five seasonal fashion trends and found polishes to match.
June 25, 2010
During the June cover shoot for InStyle magazine, nail tech Ashlie Johnson used Essie's Starter Wife on Salma Hayek Pinault's hands.
June 25, 2010
Celebrity manicurist Marsha Bialo gave Jessica Alba a manicure for Genlux Magazine's Summer 2010 issue, using China Glaze Sacred Heart--and Alba's nails were predominantly shown on the cover.
June 1, 2010
The June issue of M Magazine announces this season’s best pink accessories, which include Color Club polish in Warhol and China Glaze polish in Bad Kitty.
