Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz, Orange, Calif., ms-management agency LA
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Ariel Paredes, Body Parts Models
September 1, 2010
Be the mastermind behind your salon’s success with Star Nail’s new Eco The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit. Lasting longer than traditional polish, Pretty Tough Soak-Off Gels guarantee a two-week manicure with no smudging or chipping. The kit includes 22 fashion-forward colors, plus brushes, a UV light, soak-off solution, and an instructional DVD.
September 1, 2010
Cool off your clients this season with a refreshing seasonal pedicure using CND’s Marine Spa Pedicure line and Scentsations Cucumber & Aloe lotion. The products use marine botanicals and sea salts to energize, cool, and rejuvenate tired feet. The CND Marine Spa Pedicure line includes a Mineral Bath, Salt Scrub, Cooling Masque, and Hydrating Oil that are lightly fragranced to create an aquatic and relaxing sensation for clients.
September 1, 2010
My'Amour Salon & Spa explains how to do a fun Cookies & Cream manicure for clients.
September 1, 2010
E-files are the workhorses of nail salons. Techs put them through rigorous daily schedules to keep appointment books well-packed, and though manufacturer maintenance is a must, here’s how you can keep yours preserved in the salon and humming over nails year after year.
September 1, 2010
When it comes to nail art, it isn’t a one-brush-will-do kind of situation. With the proper brush, a tech can create everything from thin detailed lines, to color-blended shadows, and even elaborate flowers.
September 1, 2010
Sure, a classy pink-and-white French is always in season, but why not switch it up this fall with a dose of trendy color? Dashing Diva Professional offers an easy alternative French look that combines the company’s French Wrap Plus with its polish colors.
September 1, 2010
For deep-diving nail techs, Glam and Glits has a new Aquarium nail tip that enables techs to easily create the fabled water bubble nails. The clear tips are manufactured with a slender pocket to hold the company’s patented Aqua20 non-evaporating liquid, into which techs put small glitter and rhinestones and then seal and cap with a UV sealant.
September 1, 2010
Michelle Achhammer of Michelle’s Nail Design explains how to create a delicate purple floral nail with foils and gels.
September 1, 2010
Carrie Sweeney from Goodrich, Mich., explains how to create a striped, tri-color nail with a pretty hint of shimmer.
September 1, 2010
Nails by Stephanie Saddler of Butta Fingers Nail Studio, Cleveland, Ohio
September 1, 2010
Nails by Kelly-Marie Daly of The Nail Sanctuary in Charleville, Ireland.
September 1, 2010
Nails by Jade Sewell of Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.
September 1, 2010
Nails by Tinessa Dixon of Cleveland, Tenn.
September 1, 2010
Carla Foster, of Carla Foster Nails in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, prefers UV gels as her medium of choice when it comes to nail art — which may come as a surprise to many nail artists (especially in the United States) who think gels aren’t workable for detailed designs.
September 1, 2010
Andrea Stacey, a nail tech at Cassims Hair Design in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, literally followed her dreams. About seven years ago, Stacey dreamt about marbleizing colored acrylic on nails. "When I woke up, it was just so clear," Stacey says. "How I do it today is exactly how I did it in my dream."
September 1, 2010
Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this lesson on the new fall colors. (Your clients might surprise you with a pop quiz later.) With reds, blues, purples, and grays all on the syllabus, you’ll want to keep these polishes on your supply list until at least winter break.
September 1, 2010
Designers continue to exhibit a degree of caution for fall 2010, yet offer a palette of beauty and excitement with a blending of colors, some with similar undertones, in surprising and intriguing combinations.
September 1, 2010
Stephanie Russo of Salon Kukata in Upland, Calif., shows how she does one of her popular designs. Russo sells these designs as add-ons, typically canvassing ankles and backs, and they have become quite popular during the summer months, with clients sometimes asking for more elaborate and flashy designs.
September 1, 2010
For many potential clients, the Internet is their first stop in the search for salons. While a salon menu, contact information, and great pictures of your salon (and even your nails) are a necessity, a snazzy, snappy promo-video can really help set your salon apart from the rest.
September 1, 2010
"It’s a small price to pay to help set myself apart from the rest of the salons in my area," says Melodie Hand of Nail Designs by Mel in Clayton, N.C. She’s talking about her new client gift packs, a special gesture to welcome new clients to her salon.
September 1, 2010
Art of Beauty’s new onlie shopping tools make purchases simpler with features like shopper reviews and ratings.
September 1, 2010
A quick tip from celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees is to apply two coats of white polish over natural nails before applying any neon polish. "Neons especially have spaces and gaps where they are see-through and they can look watery on the nail. Putting on a solid white really makes those neons pop so they look just like they do in the bottle."
September 1, 2010
"Faith’s fingers were the littlest I had ever Minxed," says celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees, who gave the most special manicure of her career in May. Her client, 6-year-old Faith Pruden, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier in the year. Kyees had learned about Faith, who lives in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, from an old friend and was instantly touched by her situation.
December 26, 2010
What’s the best way to find a new job in the beauty industry?
September 1, 2010
I’m the perfect example of do as I say, not as I do. So as such a lackadaisical client, what does it take for me to come back for repeat visits?
September 1, 2010
Medical and beauty professionals need not be at odds with each other. Instead, techs can help create a bridge between professions, with multiple benefits to both tech and doctor.
September 1, 2010
Salon owners love online booking because it cuts down on no shows, increases revenue, and eliminates phone tag. Clients love it because it makes the salon seem more professional and it accommodates their busy lifestyles. "And don’t worry, with MindBody you decide what appointments can be booked online. You can even use overlapping and double-booking features to maximize your efficiency," says Meg McCall, director of marketing for MindBody Salon Management Software.
September 1, 2010
With social networking, manufacturers’ advertising, and insider support, techs can be in the perfect position to catch the momentum when a wave of national attention sweeps over our industry. Are you poised to harness the power of the consumer press the next time there’s big news in our industry?
September 1, 2010
Kiss clogged pores, oily patches, and uneven skin goodbye. Handheld facial cleansing systems allow the modern woman a quick and convenient way to get in-home skin rejuvenating treatments.
September 1, 2010
Salon professionals who have been affected by the recent flooding in Tennessee or tornados in Mississippi can apply for assistance from the PBA | NCA Disaster Relief Fund by filling out the Application for Aid available at www.ncacares.org in the Resources section.
September 1, 2010
Brenda Gibson, salon owner. In her other life: amateur genealogist.
September 1, 2010
The noteworthy salons and spas in Southcentral Alaska are proof that top-notch services aren't always hard to find.
September 1, 2010
Prompted by the advice of a beauty business consultant, nail tech and wellness expert Maisie Dunbar moved from her old salon to the new branded Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge.
September 1, 2010
Caused by allergens that come into contact with the skin, allergic contact dermatitis often clears up on its own when sufferers avoid the offending agent.
September 1, 2010
Removing rough calluses at home can be tedious and time-consuming for clients. Offer them a quick and effective new alternative: Gehwol’s med Callus Cream.
September 1, 2010
Found in everything from lip care products to vegetarian meals, this prolific legume is used in a myriad of ways.
September 23, 2010
La Fresh Nail Polish Remover Pads are biodegradable and natural. One pad cleans and conditions all 10 nails with a fresh Tuscan blood orange scent. Formulated with a nourishing blend of vitamin E, aloe, glycerin, rosemary, and horsetail extracts, the pads are free of acetone, acetate, parabens, petrochemicals, glycols, dyes, artificial fragrances, and animal byproducts.
September 23, 2010
Angelfeet Sterilizable Pedicure File handles the thickest calluses without shredding the skin.
September 23, 2010
Designed with the specific needs of salon professionals in mind, SW Pearlescent nitrile disposable gloves boast a unique, glossy exterior that lets users stand apart.
September 21, 2010
ASP Aspire Colored Pigment and Acrylic Mixing Kit is a great way to suit all of your clients’ tastes with a customized mix of color choices.
September 20, 2010
Princess Nails’ Marbleizing/Dotting tool functions in many ways to help you create and enhance nail art.
September 20, 2010
Qtica offers two new products to help keep those polished manicures exquisite as clients walk out the door.
September 16, 2010
Toe-rrific Toenail Art Book is a new, updated guide to creating beautiful and healthy feet. This innovative book has step-by-step pedicure advice and lots more.
September 1, 2010
Gracia Beauty has come out with special Mosaic Tips that have raised pyramid-type bumps to enable clients to easily sculpt 3-D acrylic and gel designs onto the nail.
September 1, 2010
With the introduction of Young Nails’ new Magic Wand, you’ll soon be hearing a different tune when you ask a nail tech what her favorite implement is. With upgraded design and handling, techs can continue to push, remove, and pinch with ease.
September 1, 2010
A beauty authority should have all the answers. If your knowledge of skin care is somewhat lacking, check out The Skin Care Answer Book: Real-World Answers to 275 Most-Asked Skin Care Questions from Milady.
September 1, 2010
SpaRitual’s Look Inside Scrub Masque features Frankincense essential oil to recharge the spirit. A scrub and a mask in one, it’s formulated with 77% certified organic ingredients to effectively exfoliate and refine the skin for a more streamlined manicure, pedicure, or body treatment.
September 1, 2010
The LCN Spa Series provides hand, nail, and foot care treatments made from all-natural ingredients found a world away. The spa line captures the holistic spirit of the Indonesian islands, incorporating elements derived from the highest-quality plants, herbs, and flora.
September 1, 2010
Removing rough calluses at home can be tedious and time-consuming for clients. Offer them a quick and effective new alternative: Gehwol’s med Callus Cream.
September 21, 2010
Beverly Hills, Calif., manicurist Rose Riggio (left) Minxed Aerosmith’s lead singer, Steven Tyler, in July. Tyler requested Flowers Minx on his toes, and Golden Lightning Cheetah on his fingers.
September 21, 2010
Celebrity manicurist Marsha Bialo gave actress Jessica Alba a manicure with China Glaze Sacred Heart for the cover of the summer 2010 issue of Genlux Magazine. Bialo and the stylist agreed that Sacred Heart was the perfect choice because of its neon base combined with the richness of red, making it a good transition of summer nail trends into fall.
September 21, 2010
For the Teen Choice Awards, celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees manicured singer Katy Perry’s fingernails in Hand & Nail Harmony Gelish in the shade June Bride for an eye-catching sparkly nail look.
September 21, 2010
Nail tech G Elizondo (right) of D’Hair to be Different in Las Vegas has had the honor of doing singer and actress Marie Osmond’s nails on several important occasions. At one of Osmond’s birthday parties, Osmond even let Elizondo bring seven friends backstage with her. Elizondo says, “We had fun watching her shoe changes because we got to see her gel toes blinging through the different shoes!”
September 21, 2010
During New York Fall Fashion Week, the Dashing Diva team custom-made a mushroom gray polish for designer TIBI. TIBI loved the color so much that they wanted to retail it at their Manhattan boutique — the new shade is branded TIBI Couture and is also available at www.dashingdivapro.com.
September 7, 2010
Master makeup artist Bobbi Brown talks to Elle about some of her favorite tips and tricks. “A dark nail color can make a casual outfit look dressier,” Brown says. Elle recommends Essie Nail Color in Wicked, one of the brand’s popular shades.
September 7, 2010
Elle’s Best in Show report names red polish as the Most Likely to Succeed on the runways.
September 7, 2010
OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark won Glamour magazine’s Best Nail Polish Color award for the first time. Described as the “most unique naughty purple around” by the magazine, the deep purple shade is still as popular as ever.
September 7, 2010
Glamour’s beauty expert Andrea Pomerantz Lustig recommends getting gel manicures only once in a while, as the removal process can leave nails weak after lots of filing and acetone soaking.
September 7, 2010
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik gives Glamour three helpful tips to keep nails looking their best.
September 7, 2010
Fearless colors are all the rage, Glamour reports. Perky shades of bright yellow, teal, red, and orange are all fun options for getting in on the cheeky trend. Try China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, OPI Nail Lacquer in Teal the Cows Come Home, or Essie’s Nail Polish in Vermillionaire.
September 7, 2010
Self offers advice on how to get rid of wine-colored stains with tooth whitening products. Use a tooth-whitening pen, gel, or toothpaste once a day for three days to lighten the stain without damaging the nail bed the way buffers do. The key ingredient: hydrogen peroxide.
September 7, 2010
Self explains how to transition summer shades to fall favorites with jet black polish. Use the black as a base coat or on top for an autumnal hue that’s still true to the original color. Try adding a black base coat to Zoya’s Dana or Essie’s St. Lucia Lilac for a dramatic deep plum and pretty purple-gray.
September 7, 2010
Essence explains how to turn one shade of Orly nail polish into three other, prismatic new colors with the advice of celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan.
September 7, 2010
Allure names deep, creamy teal as the color of the moment.
September 7, 2010
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann of OPI tells Allure how her team comes up with polish names like My Chihuahua Bites and Suzi & the Lifeguard.
September 7, 2010
Allure’s beauty team takes a look at some of the hottest polishes created with a special feature in mind: texture.
September 7, 2010
Harper’s Bazaar takes a cue from Giorgio Armani’s fall runway collection and recommends fire engine-red polish on short nails.
September 7, 2010
Cosmopolitan’s September Beauty Q+A asks whether bright polish is too over-the-top for a job interview.
September 7, 2010
Redbook’s September issue features 15 treats under $5 or less that includes Sally Hansen’s FingerPaints nail color in Vintage Violet. The shimmering purple is on trend and has a pretty pearly sheen that’s universally flattering.
September 7, 2010
Redbook magazine shares seven tips for making a manicure last for 10 days.
September 3, 2010
Lucky Magazine talks with Sprout owner Emily Paul about her landscaping company and what to wear from the garden to get-togethers. “Dark polish is a must, since it’s tough keep my nails clean,” says Paul. For a perfect deep shade that will transition from day to night, Essie’s nail polish in Wicked is a great choice.
September 3, 2010
Making the switch from shaving underarms to waxing should start in the fall, according to InStyle magazine.
September 3, 2010
Applying beauty treatments right before bed is one of InStyle’s 50 Best Skin-Care Tips. Keep a bottle of cuticle treatment, like CND’s Solar Oil, in your bedside table and apply it every night before going to bed for supple skin.
September 3, 2010
InStyle magazine advises paring bold colors with dark neutrals for an edgy look that’s not quite over the edge.
September 3, 2010
Neutral beiges mixed with a hint of purple are the hot new hybrid in InStyle’s Colors of the Moment feature. Try SpaRitual’s nail color in Living in the Moment to get in on the dreamy-hued trend.
September 3, 2010
Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.
September 3, 2010
InStyle takes a closer look at Megan Fox’s midnight purple and silver mani on the red carpet.
September 3, 2010
InStyle’s beauty team put Sally Hansen’s 5-products-in one Complete Salon Manicure polish to the test (It came up aces).
September 3, 2010
Zoe Saldana tell’s Instyle about her top beauty must haves, which includes glitter-packed purple nail polish. “This shade is funky and festive,” says Saldana. “I love painting my nails!”
September 3, 2010
InStyle magazine’s September issue highlights the newest innovation from OPI: the iPhone Try It On Color Studio.
