Nails: Princess Gard, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Photographer: Aaron Snyder, AKSnyder Photography
Model: Jazmine Hardy
August 1, 2010
When Princess Gard decided to attend America’s Beauty Show (ABS) earlier this year, she had no idea what to expect. Little did she know her entry would not only win her $500, but also a spot on the cover of NAILS Magazine.
August 1, 2010
NSI’s Balance UV Color Gels have exceptional strength and adhesion and come in 49 colors that can be easily blended together. Balance UV Gels have a thicker consistency for deeper color intensities, so clients will be wowed by your nail art, two-tone Frenches, and permanent polishes. Application is quick and easy and cures in two minutes flat with a full hand lamp.
August 1, 2010
IBD’s Gelac is a light-weight gel polish that provides gorgeous color and cover and UV cures in just minutes. Two weeks later, nails still look salon perfect. When it’s time to remove Gelac, soak off in just 10 minutes and brush-on a fabulous new color.
August 1, 2010
Modern Day Spa in Arlington, Va. uses the 100% botanical formulated products from Mountain Body for this rejuvenating and moisturizing manicure.
August 1, 2010
Hollywood Nails explains how to give clients a luxurious manicure/pedicure with mango oil, sliced oranges, and flower petals.
August 1, 2010
E-filing expert and educator Robert Munkel has been doing nails for 20 years, and he has been honing his skills on the e-file ever since a shoulder injury 12 years ago left him unable to perform hand-filing motions. "I hurt my shoulder pretty badly, and I had to switch to e-filing because my shoulder just couldn’t hold up to hand filing. I was even worried I’d have to stop doing nails, but I got really good at using the e-file, and pretty soon I was making sets even faster than before."
August 1, 2010
Don your berets, because Orly’s new Instant Artist Collection promises to help you achieve clean, precise, and colorful nail art designs at every skill level. The collection features 24 water-based shades that each come with a tapered brush for exact placement. The collection also includes four tools: a detailer brush, striper brush, dotter duo, and design tear-off cards that offer suggested step-by-steps.
August 1, 2010
Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.
August 1, 2010
Nails by Jade Sewell, Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.
August 1, 2010
Nails by Lindsay Stewart, Scissorhands, Hudson, Fla.
August 1, 2010
Designers express their personalities with patterns resembling the bilaterally symmetrical inkblots of the osychological Rorschach test.
August 1, 2010
Etsy.com, the ever-growing online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade goods, is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind items for your salon.
August 1, 2010
Students at the London College of Beauty Therapy have filed and polished a combined length of 200 meters (656 feet) of fingernails to set a new Guinness World Record. In total, 1,897 men and women took part in the May 13 record attempt held at the college. The record was for the highest number of file and varnishes performed over an eight-hour period.
August 1, 2010
I always love getting out of the office and seeing what’s going on firsthand. And after the year we had last year, it’s refreshing to see the shape of things turning around.
August 1, 2010
Nail companies are always on the lookout for new educators. They are looking for enthusiastic and motivated techs to show other nail techs how they too can make fantastic nails using that specific brand.
August 1, 2010
Get the down low for how to cater to four common client types — the glamour girl, control freak, escapist, and eco-conscious client — with nail styles, colors, services, and more that are fine-tuned to the needs of each.
August 1, 2010
Argan oil is the big buzzword in the beauty industry, and clients will appreciate a chance to try these argan oil-based treatments. Argan oil hair treatments are usually applied to damp hair to leave it silky, soft, and shiny.
August 1, 2010
If our admittedly unscientific poll of NAILS Facebook fans tells us anything, it’s that cuticle oil — and CND’s SolarOil in particular — is flying off your retail shelves. Strengtheners and antifungals made a good showing as well. But those are not the only home-care products that have the cash registers ringing. We asked techs to show us their biggest selling retail
August 1, 2010
Orchard Nails opened in Corona, Calif., when the economy was at its worst, but co-owner Thomas Irwin says this meant the salon had “nowhere to go but up.”
August 1, 2010
August 1, 2010
Elizabeth Seaman, nail tech. In her other life: hunter.
August 1, 2010
The worst of circumstances — the combination of a Nor’easter and a tropical storm — brought out the best in people. When the final coat of paint covers the last bit of evidence, it’s the kindness that I want to remember.
August 1, 2010
We first met salon owner Heather Goodwin in 2007 when she entered (and won 1st runner-up in) our Nail Tech of the Year program. She didn’t have her own salon yet, but the plans were in motion. The next time I was in Orlando for the Premiere Show was 2008 and Heather was moving into her salon that very weekend. I promised her next time I was in central Florida, I would visit her salon. In June, publisher Cyndy Drummey and I made the visit.
August 1, 2010
In and of themselves, thick nails pose no danger to a client, but they often indicate a larger problem. Techs can protect themselves and their clients if they proceed with caution.
August 1, 2010
If you’re like many nail techs, you go home after a long day with aches and pain in your hands, shoulders, and back. Proper posture and improved ergonomics can help reduce these symptoms that are often viewed as an unavoidable side effect of being a nail tech.
August 1, 2010
The Green Spa Network offers these easy-to-implement tips that can help reduce the environmental footprint of your salon.
August 1, 2010
Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.
August 1, 2010
The mom of two little girls who love to get their nails done, Piggy Paint founder Melanie Hurley always hated the thought of her children putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional solvent-based “kid” polishes. The result of her quest for a polish with no harsh chemicals, no foul odors, and nothing that might hurt the environment was Piggie Paint, which boasts the tagline “It’s as natural as mud.”
August 17, 2010
Nubar's Night Sky Collection was inspired by the shifting colors of the evening sky. Each of the three shades dries to a shimmering matte finish and can be worn either alone or topped with Diamont Seal & Shine Quick Dry Top Coat for a dazzling shine.
August 17, 2010
Bellisima's Bella Shine Top Coat is a UV gel top coat that can dry without a UV lamp. The top coat has a thin viscosity fOr quick dry times but seals to a strong and protective layer to keep enhancements safe from yellowing and chipping.
August 17, 2010
Young Nails' White Sculpture Gel is a bright clean, pure white gel formulated to cure rock hard with a 9-watt bulb. The gel self-levels to a smooth, glassy surface, and lasts longer without chipping so you can charge more while working smarter and faster.
August 17, 2010
Cuccio Naturale's new Lemongrass and Lavender body butter is the perfect balance of moisture delivered to the skin and lasts for 24 hours. The time-released emollients slowly disperse a cascading amount of oils into the skin, leaving it feeling healthy and refreshed.
August 17, 2010
Bio Sculpture USA's Professional Starter Kit includes everything you need to start offering a complete line of BioSculpture Gel services. The gels are odorless and require no primers or base coats.
August 17, 2010
Hand and Nail Harmony has a new collection of colored acrylics called Prisms. The line offers 12 acrylic powders that can be mixed and combined to give technicians an endless array of color possibilities, and the kit includes a 2-oz. bottle of Fusion Monomer.
August 17, 2010
Soft Touch has new Cool Blue Buffers to inspire clients to keep nails extra shiny this summer. Crafted from high-quality materials and made in the USA, the Cool Blue Buffers are quick and easy to use and are gentle on nails. Simply buff with the blue side and then polish with the white side.
August 17, 2010
Piggy Paint products are made with hypoallergenic, odorless, and non-acetone ingredients to make them ideal for the sensitive skin of children.
August 17, 2010
LCN’s newest Ultima Camouflage Powders can be used to cover irregularities of the nail bed in order to achieve a perfect result. The French design can also be reinforced and enhanced with Camouflage Powders due to the strong contrast between the nail bed and the free nail edge.
August 17, 2010
Gourmet Spa Essentials has new flavors for its Gourmet Pedicure collection.
August 17, 2010
Essie’s new Summer Collection offers a palette of shades to compliment the essence of summer. This bold and playful six-shade collection comes in colors Miss Matched, Haute as Hello, Knockout Pout, Vermillionaire, Demure Vixen, and Pretty Edgy.
August 17, 2010
California Mango has brand new Lightening Nail Dry Drops to get polished nails to dry super fast and evenly.
August 17, 2010
CND’s Perfect Color Bolds Collection offers a vibrant core palette of color powders to custom blend the full creative spectrum, from fiery-hot to elegantly cool and everything in between. The kit also includes a custom blending color wheel to help create new color combinations.
August 17, 2010
Daylight’s new Duo Design UV Lamp is a 36-watt manicure and pedicure lamp that ensures maximum light on the nails for optimal results.
August 16, 2010
Orly’s Nailtrition Leaves Nails Strong and Healthy
August 3, 2010
The Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event again proved itself as a vibrant beauty show, with more than 46,000 attendees present during the two-day show (which took place June 6 to 7). The show featured 350-plus classes, nail competitions, and NailTech Network Orlando (which was co-hosted by Beautytech.com and NAILS). Next year’s show will be June 4-6.
August 26, 2010
Girl’s Life Magazine crowns greige as their August-September issue’s Way Wearable Hue.
August 19, 2010
Self magazine's August issue says barely-there shades of pink are perfect for achieving low-maintenance, elegant style.
August 19, 2010
Self magazine says greige is the new neutral of choice for a sexy date look. Another fun option is Chanel’s Paradoxal, a rich, deep shade with mesmerizing violet undertones. Add a glossy top coat for a look that’s edgy but still classy, says Angi Wingle, CND Pro education ambassador.
August 19, 2010
InStyle's beauty editor Kahlana Barfield is crazy about Beyonce and Rihanna's mini-revolt against current nail trends. Both songstresses were spotted with long, oval shaped nails and bright fingertips to boot. "It's almost like their fingertips become a piece of colorful jewelry," Barfield says.
August 19, 2010
If nails are turning a little yellow after a summer of bright pedicures, InStyle suggests buffing out the pigment with an inexpensive buffer. The magazine recommends All Season's four-sided buffers, which come in a number of pretty colors.
August 19, 2010
InStyle magazine chose Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Color in Nouvelle Vague as one of the 15 hottest colors of the moment. The magazine describes the minty shade as somewhere in between robin egg blue and crème de menthe.
August 19, 2010
InStyle talks with manicurist Josephine Allen about her favorite tips for two-week manicures and some of her favorite custom-color combinations.
August 19, 2010
The gem-like shades of OPI’s Swiss Collection have made it to Elle’s It List for August. Try Glitzerland for a 24K shimmer or Cuckoo for This Color for a gold-flecked emerald green. The Color to Watch is another pretty shade with lots of amethyst-colored glimmer swirled in.
August 19, 2010
In Vogue's August issue, tennis champion Serena Williams talks about her upcoming nail tech certification and how to channel frustration from a broken nail into a match win.
August 19, 2010
Glamour's 100% Guilt-Free page says its OK to paint only the first two nails when wearing peep-toe shoes. Sometimes there just isn't enough time for a full polish change, and that's OK.
August 19, 2010
One of the Editor’s Favorites in Allure’s August issue is Essie’s gorgeous nail polish in Splash of Grenadine. The brilliant lilac color is a fun alternative to the usual pink shades for summer.
August 19, 2010
Cosmopolitan is crazy about cobalt blue for summer.
August 19, 2010
Cosmopolitan offers some tips on how to get in on the lovely lace trend. Working with lace can be tricky so working with a friend is recommended.
August 19, 2010
Cosmopolitan talks to Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, artistic director for OPI, about this year’s version of the gradation manicure.
August 19, 2010
In this month’s August issue, Cosmopolitan recommends hot red-orange shades for a sexy, updated manicure.
August 19, 2010
Soak-off gels are on Cosmopolitan's Hot Sheet for August.
August 19, 2010
Nail pro Elisa Ferri talks about the best gray-beige nail shades for fall in Glamour’s August Issue.
August 19, 2010
Brilliant teal and metallic turquoise are all the rage in Marie Claire’s August issue.
August 19, 2010
Harper’s Bazaar recommends a bright red pedicure to balance out an ultra-cool gray manicure.
August 19, 2010
Disney starlet Miranda Cosgrove tells Teen Vogue about her beauty routine.
