Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz, Orange, Calif., ms-management agency LA
Polish: Orly Gumdrop
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Ariel Paredes, Body Parts Model
July 1, 2010
Amidst the gel-craze, acrylics have steadily been reinventing themselves to come out with better performing powders, and with brighter colors than ever. Here’s a collection of the newest acrylic powders on the market.
July 1, 2010
Stiletto styles are slowly sweeping across the country and many new clients are leaving local haunts in spiked-tipped nails just to try out this edgy, new look. With techs having such a fun time experimenting with the daring design, new art is popping up every day. Here’s how Tracy Clement, a Young Nails mentor and owner of Naturally Nails in East Greenwich, R.I., does her signature stilettos.
July 1, 2010
Gracia Beauty’s Gel System combines functional and well-performing soak-off gels with a nail art sensibility so techs can create endless nail art designs. The gels are available in convenient kits that suit each tech’s need, with a basic kit for simple sculpts and Frenches, an intermediate kit for nail art, and full-color gel lines of more than 100 colors.
July 1, 2010
Looking to add a little more pop to your gels? Try mixing in some glitter. It’s fun to do in front of a client and it will show her you have skills beyond the mere limits of the jar.
July 1, 2010
essie ejuvenate is a revolutionary system for younger looking hands.
July 1, 2010
La~Te~Da Salon & Spa in Fort Myers, Fla. combines elements of land, air and sea in this sensory rich hand treatment.
July 1, 2010
Elizabeth Ashton Ayurvedic Nail Spa, Long Beach, Calif., uses ingredients from the grocery store to create this specialty pedicure.
July 1, 2010
Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
July 1, 2010
Nails by Tanya Arcuri-Gout, Unlimited Expectations, Poland, N.Y.
July 1, 2010
Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.
July 1, 2010
Nails by Cassie Kohr, Academy of Beauty by Patsy & Rob, Cottleville, Mo.
July 1, 2010
Nails by Stephanie Saddler, Butta Fingers Nail Studio, Cleveland
July 1, 2010
Nails by Tracey Nguyen, Envy Nails, Oklahoma City
July 1, 2010
Fruit-inspired colors and patterns brighten up summer styles, as the noted look of Carmen Miranda moves to the next level.
July 1, 2010
In April, Essie Weingarten announced the eponymous company she founded in 1981 was acquired by L’Oreal USA.
July 1, 2010
Associate publisher and editor Hannah Lee takes a look into the lives of two very in-demand, jetsetting celebrity nail techs for a day.
July 1, 2010
Gray-beige polishes — also known as the “greige,” “taupe,” or “putty” trend — are showing up all over runways and adorning celebrities’ nails. Get the look in your salon this summer with these professional shades.
December 31, 2010
Do you visit other salons for “research” purposes? If so, do you generally reveal that you work at a salon?
July 1, 2010
It’s been a while since the nail industry had something truly new to capture our imagination. But over the course of the last several years, several professional manufacturers have been fine-tuning gel technologies and the product developments are truly something to get excited about.
July 1, 2010
What is it about a professional manicure that gets a client hooked? NAILS asked some satisfied salon clients to recount their first experience getting their nails done. Turns out, the reason they return often has as much to do with the tech as with the service itself.
July 1, 2010
“Best of” lists help raise a salon’s profile, improve their reputation, and build loyalty among their clientele. How do these salons make the list? And how can your salon get in on the action?
July 1, 2010
Clients who come back to redeem their pre-sold service usually purchase something else as well.
July 1, 2010
Using free websites that distribute press releases to search engines can be an inexpensive and effective way to spread news and information about your salon.
July 1, 2010
Eyelash conditioners and serums are popping up in spas and salons for women tired of the maintenance of false eyelashes, or curlers and mascara. These non-prescription lash conditioners are applied like eyeliner and most can also be used on brows as well.
July 1, 2010
Kriss Kiss, salon owner. In her other life: equestrian.
July 1, 2010
ibd, the company that invented the first nail tip and the first nail glue celebrates 40 years of producing professional UV and adhesive products.
July 1, 2010
Starting as a single hair salon, Visage has expanded to four locations with nail and hair services. With the goal of being “more things to more people,” it looks like Visage is on its way to a Knoxville takeover.
July 1, 2010
Managing Editor Sree Roy heads to Chicago to check out Nailcessity in the heart of the big city.
July 1, 2010
Onychogryphosis refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve. Techs may be more familiar with the term “ram’s horn,” which is the common description given to this condition.
July 1, 2010
The amount of odor is directly related to how quickly a liquid evaporates. That means preventing the rapid evaporation of liquids can lower the odor in the environment.
July 1, 2010
Because it aids in pigment spread, the oil combats the “caking effect” in lipsticks.
July 30, 2010
Star Nail's new 1/2-oz. Striping Brush with Cleaner is a long thin brush that soaks in a cleaning solution.
July 30, 2010
Summer Flutter by OPI transforms nails with bright, seasonal hues that capture summer's fun, playful nature. This limited edition collection featuring four new nail lacquers in lively shades of purple, orange, pink, and teal, have whimsical names and bold colors designed to make fingers and toes pop.
July 30, 2010
Light Elegance's Pedi-Cure Kit is a great kit for techs that want to get into gel pedicures.
July 30, 2010
New from Hand & Harmony comes Gelish Color Gels. The gels apply like polish with a twist cap and applicator, but are cured in a lamp like gels.
July 30, 2010
T4's iSpa has an iPod dock and hi-fi speakers and a conical back that prevents the music from bothering others.
July 30, 2010
Cuccio Naturale is unveiling a new product to the nail and skin care family, Milk and Honey Daily Skin Polisher.
July 30, 2010
Zoya's Sparkle Nail Collection brings you six stunning glitters.
July 30, 2010
Get a head start on the fall season with China Glaze's Vintage Vixen Collection, which captures the vivid and saturated hues of the 1940s with a seductively complex palette.
July 30, 2010
In Aesthetic Video Source's new Cellulite Massage DVD, massage therapist Susan Brown goes step-by-step through a complete massage session.
July 30, 2010
Fingerpaints' Love At First Bright brings summer love directly to fingers and toes.
July 29, 2010
Cuccio Naturalé's new Lemongrass and Lavender Body Butter is an invigorating yet calming body butter.
July 29, 2010
Create stiletto or oval shapes with Nubar’s new Stiletto Tips that come in clear and white.
July 29, 2010
New from RadaPro, the Ergonomic Pedicure File relieves wrist strain and promotes good salon hygiene.
July 29, 2010
G2 Organics’ new DNA Nail Polish is odorless, 95% organic, and there’s no need for a top coat or a base coat.
July 29, 2010
R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.
July 23, 2010
Nubar's UV503 UV Gel Top Coat Sealer is a thin UV finishing gel that does not have a tacky layer after curing.
July 21, 2010
Tweezerman’s new Zip File bridges the gap between high art and gadget geekdom.
July 21, 2010
LCN has a new Anti-Ageing Hand Treatment Kit. The kit includes an Enzyme Hand Peel, a Firming Hand Cream, and a Hand Lifting Serum.
July 21, 2010
LeChat’s CM Nail Art Kit includes nine CM Paintbrush colors with short brushes for detailed work, and nine colors with longer brushes for striping.
July 21, 2010
Find your soul mate with SpaRitual’s Sole Mate Hydrating Foot Balm. Made with 71% certified organic ingredients, the balm works to deeply repair, soothe, revitalize, and protect dry, tired feet.
July 21, 2010
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Manicure gives you a quick, easy, and perfect French that really lasts.
July 21, 2010
Bio Sculpture Gel’s Spa Line is a new collection of spa products to promote and maintain healthy skin and beauty.
July 21, 2010
Nubar’s Risqué Reds Collection brings the most classic nail lacquer color to an exciting new level with reds like you’ve never seen before.
July 21, 2010
Jessica’s Electric Collection lets you tap into your electric youth and fire up fingers and toes for the summer.
July 21, 2010
Duri’s Paparazzi Collection is inspired by the flashing bright lights of red carpet walks and Hollywood glamour.
July 7, 2010
European Touch’s Espresso Spa is the only pipe-free pedicure spa designed to accommodate clients up to 6’8” and adapt to wheelchair and elderly clients.
July 7, 2010
Get Green with Envy with OPI’s Shrek Forever After polish line. Inspired by the DreamWorks Animation film, the polish features six limited-edition lacquers.
July 7, 2010
Orly’s Bloom Collection captures the colors of nature, straight from the garden. Bold colors epitomize this year’s spring trends with deep pinks, burnt oranges, rich wines, and purple blues.
July 7, 2010
Duri’s Paparazzi Collection is a 12-shade line that ranges from grays and yellows to deep reds and blues.
July 7, 2010
The Antoine De Paris # 93 Pedicure File is one of the leading foot files in the industry.
July 6, 2010
Star Nail’s T3 European FiberGels are designed to apply evenly and smoothly across the entire nail plate, making precise cuticle area applications a breeze.
July 6, 2010
The new Gentle gels from Iryna Giblett have been developed to be both gentle to customers and the environment.
July 1, 2010
Estelina’s Try-It-All-Kit of sample-size products includes samples of many products including hand treatments, spa products, and more than 20 lotions.
July 1, 2010
Entity’s Glitter Powders are for sculptors who want a little more flash in their enhancements.
July 1, 2010
LCN’s Exotica collection offers new, fun shades for the summer that will not yellow, fade, or chip.
July 1, 2010
Nubar’s Fortress Collection gives you every shade of gray you may need.
July 1, 2010
Essie’s new Resort Collection is perfect for beach-bound trendsetters.
July 1, 2010
Princess Nails’ Hologram Top Coats not only look great on nails, but on manicure tables too.
July 1, 2010
Gracia Beauty’s Gel System combines functional and well-performing soak-off gels with a nail art sensibility so techs can create endless nail art designs.
July 1, 2010
Color Club’s Poptastic polish colors will snap clients to attention. The summer shades range from bright pink and orange to saturated blues and purples.
July 1, 2010
Wet Paint’s Three-Pack includes the base primer Natural, the new red base polish Fetish, and the Glaze TopCoat Mirror.
July 2, 2010
IBS (International Beauty Show) Las Vegas had a healthy attendance this year, with well-presented booths showcasing a lot of new and interesting nail products.
July 29, 2010
Medicool presents 10 lucky student nail techs with brand new TurboFile II electric files.
July 28, 2010
InStyle magazine predicts that green toes will gleam on everyone this summer.
July 28, 2010
Pearly polish is perfect for summer in shades of pink, purple, silver and cream. Better Homes and Gardens picks five gorgeous shades: L’Oreal Paris Pro Manicure in Innocence, Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Angel Wings, Essie Barbados Blue, Revlon Scents of Summer in Cotton Candy, Nicole by OPI in Wink of Tink, and Cover Girl Boundless Color in Violet Vision.
July 28, 2010
Better Homes and Gardens lays out the rules for a quick and easy at-home manicure.
July 28, 2010
Allure offers 10 great tips for getting the perfect spa-worthy pedicure right at home.
July 28, 2010
For the perfect all-purpose, go-anywhere nail polish, cotton candy shades are just the thing.
July 28, 2010
Essence features four brave colors and some really great advice: To make a bright shade pop against your skin tone, apply one coat white opaque polish first.
July 28, 2010
Lucky magazine reports that juicy purples and magentas should be on your radar for summer pedicures.
July 28, 2010
Glamour offers a simple tip for achieving the metallic polish trend that dominated Chanel’s couture runway: try wearing a hue that compliments your skin tone. Silver polish works for fair skin, gold illuminates medium and olive tones, and copper looks gorgeous on darker skin.
July 28, 2010
Glamour girl Jessica Biel sports a half-moon manicure that’s easy to get in four quick steps.
July 28, 2010
Glamour magazine is craving brights this month with lots of pretty shades from all colors of the rainbow.
July 28, 2010
Cosmo's Beauty Showdown reports that subtle-but-sexy toes are all the rage right now.
July 9, 2010
The Spring 2010 Makeup O-Wards, given out by O Magazine, picked five “most whimsical colors for your toes”: Orly Snowcone, Nicole by OPI Yellow, OPI Jade is the New Black, Essie Tart Deco, and Estée Lauder Michael Kors Very Hollywood Bungalow Pink.
July 6, 2010
Tweezerman’s Second Bottom Line program has been in place since the brand’s inception almost 30 years ago. The program supports humanitarian, environmental, community, and charitable organizations with a special focus on programs that support and empower women and children.
July 6, 2010
Beauty Bus Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free in-home beauty and grooming treatments to empower homebound, terminally, and chronically ill people and their primary caregivers. OPI lent its support to the Beauty Bus Foundation as a sponsor of the first annual Beauty Drive fundraising event on April 25 in Los Angeles. The Beauty Drive highlighted beauty treatments from professional makeup artists, as well as manicurists from ROB|B, the nation’s first OPI Concept Salon.
July 1, 2010
In April, Essie Weingarten announced the eponymous company she founded in 1981 was acquired by L’Oreal USA.
July 1, 2010
Bold and bright polishes are undoubtedly harder to remove off nails. Self magazine shows readers how to get the polish off and prevent stains in the future.
July 1, 2010
Glamour magazine suggests 75 little summer beauty changes for its readers. For nails, try a statement manicure.
July 1, 2010
Glamour rounds up makeup and beauty accessories that make up the "turquoise craze."
July 1, 2010
Marie Claire magazine teams up with runway nail tech Elisa Ferri and Essie's Essie Weingarten to offer readers a four-step in-home pedicure class.
July 1, 2010
Shape magazine urges readers to "swap out ho-hum pinks and nudes for the season's vibrant, hot-now hues."
July 1, 2010
Shape's editors gathered up citrus-colored and -scented beauty products, including OPI's A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find.
July 1, 2010
According to Redbook magazine, the color experts say turquoise is the it color for 2010.
July 1, 2010
Redbook magazine sent some guys out for beauty treatments and got their reports. Bill, 31, tells readers what he thought of a mani-pedi at Red Door Spa.
July 1, 2010
Harper's Bazaar reports that "greige" polish — a mixture of beige and gray — is popular on the runway.
July 1, 2010
Think red polish is hot? A CND nail pro tells Instyle magazine to think nude.
July 1, 2010
Instyle magazine lists Sephora by OPI nail polish in Teal We Meet Again as an ATM-friendly beauty buy for this summer.
