Nails: Patricia Yankee, Deer Park, N.Y.
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Ariel Paredes, Body Parts Models
October 1, 2010
Elena Maltseva is a nail artist from St. Petersburg, Russia, who educates all over the world. She is an expert in gels, acrylics, and hand-painting, and is especially good at combining all three together to make spectacular nail designs. Maltseva has chosen an acrylic design here that is simple, yet very expensive-looking and rather easy-to-complete.
October 1, 2010
Young Nails educator G. Elizondo has perfected using shrunken-down printed images that she embeds in nail art. The images are made on her printer by her daughter, and the quality is pretty good, making current pop culture nail art an easy feat.
October 1, 2010
Top nail competitor Lynn Lammers offers an excellent description of filing grits, and how best to use them in this excerpt from her online NAILS blog, Competition Insider.
October 1, 2010
“Why give away your time for free when you can be charging for it?” asks Elaine Watson, Star Nails’ global education director and vice president of marketing and sales.
October 1, 2010
Reveal by Hand and Nail Harmony are UV- or LED-cured gels that bond to the natural nail using a fused keratin bonding system without the use of harsh acids for retention. With whites, clears, and pinks, these gels can define any look, and with the faster cure times of LED lights techs can save up to 20 minutes on total service time.
October 1, 2010
Five years ago, Patricia Yankee was named NAILS' Nail Tech of the Year in 2005. Part of her prize included a trip to California to do the cover nails for NAILS Magazine. We never seemed to be able to settle on a date that worked for both of us. And all of a sudden, it was five years later and we were still trying to figure out a good time for her to come out. Thankfully, it all came together this past June.
October 1, 2010
What implement can you not live without? Nail techs answer this question by describing the tools that get them through the workday. Plus, be sure to save the experts’ advice for implement purchasing, and the convenient buyers’ guide for the next time you’re shopping for new implements.
October 1, 2010
You’ve just thought of an awesome new signature service you want to add to your spa menu. So why not go that little extra mile and make a nice music playlist to go along with it?
October 1, 2010
Stylux Beauty Salon, based in Glendale, Calif., demonstrates how to perform a Sweet Sherbet pedicure.
October 1, 2010
Toronto-based Featuring...You Salon & Spa demonstrates how to perform a warm milk and mud pedicure.
October 1, 2010
Nails by Stephanie Saddler, Butta Fingers Nail Studio, Cleveland, Ohio.
October 1, 2010
Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
October 1, 2010
Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.
October 1, 2010
Nails by Cassie Kohr, Academy of Beauty by Patsy & Rob, Cottleville, Mo.
October 1, 2010
Nails by Carrie Sweeney, Goodrich, Mich.
October 1, 2010
Nails by Michelle Kelcher, Tough as Nailz, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
October 1, 2010
NAILS’ Self-Portrait Contest has taken an international turn this year—the winner is Sri Lanka-based K. Prasad Silva Rajapaksa. A nail technician at Salon Cheveux in Colombo, Rajapaksa wowed the judges with her detailed depiction of herself. Closer to home, Alice Norton, a tech at Sydney Albert SalonSpa in Princeton, N.J., took second place and Shamina J. Di Mauro of Advanced Images and Nail Center in Baldwin, N.Y., claimed third.
October 1, 2010
Intricate floral stiletto nails won the NSI Free-hand Nail Art Competition, an online photo competition that invited nail techs from around the globe to use NSI acrylic or gel to create nail art designs. The entries were judged by Vicki Peters, Denise Wright, and Debbie Doerrlamm, who looked for difficulty of design, use of color, originality, overall enhancement design, and first impression (or the “wow” factor).
October 1, 2010
Kami Nail Art Foils create the perfect "mixed metals" finish for any polish color. A smattering of Metallic Gold, Bronze, and Purple, for instance, over deep crimson gives hands a touch of elegance with the metallic foils casting plenty of light.
October 1, 2010
Gina Silvestro, educator for Akzéntz, offers this advice on how to get clear and crisp lines on gel nail art. “I’ve been doing this for a few months now, and people can never figure out how I get such clean lines with gel art. When using gel for art and designs, it can be very difficult to achieve fine lines because if you brush gel art onto the tacky layer of gel it often spreads.
October 1, 2010
Sponsored by WWWeb Services and BeautyTech.com, the 2010 Strut Your Stuff Nail Art and Enhancement Contest will feature two categories: Enhancement and Mixed-Media Nail Art. There will be a junior and senior division in each category. The contest takes place on the BeautyTech website and runs from October 1-31, 2010.
October 1, 2010
“I love the idea of a salon highlighting some of its favorite OPI colors in its decor,” says Laurie March, a Los Angeles-based interior designer and project manager. March has made a name for herself custom designing pillows that match OPI polish colors.
October 1, 2010
Inspired by the polished looks of the opposite sex, women are donning softer versions of men’s staples like fitted blazers, pinstripes, and button-down shirts.
October 1, 2010
As fashion designers experiment with different textures on the runway, nail polish manufacturers keep up with an array of stylish nail polish finish offerings — from the traditional cream to the edgy suede. One nail tech shares her expertise to help you sort through all of the jargon and match the appropriate client to the appropriate finish.
October 1, 2010
Guests didn’t need to be dealt a good hand to keep their tips looking polished at the star-studded poker tournament Playing for Good at the home of Hank Azaria, because "The Simpsons" star’s backyard was transformed into a tranquil outdoor spa with mini-manicures provided by SpaRitual.
October 1, 2010
Italian-based nail product company Nailevo completed its first-ever European Nail Cruise this past May. The luxurious MSC Musica sailed to some of the most romantic places in the Mediterranean Sea while top global nail experts taught everything from gels to acrylics to e-file techniques.
October 1, 2010
Empire Education Group’s top students were honored on May 17 at this year’s Future Professionals Expo & Competition. More than 1,900 students from Empire’s 96 schools across the nation attended the 6th annual event in Hershey, Pa., where students from each school competed for valuable prizes.
December 26, 2010
What issue scares or concerns you the most about the future of the nail industry?
October 1, 2010
Some states, like North Carolina, require salons to post their inspection scores where consumers can see them. While I’m not necessarily a proponent of more rules and regulations for the nail industry, I do believe that since most salons are already being inspected, why not post the grade?
October 1, 2010
By intentionally cultivating a sense of connection among clients, techs and salon owners can extend their sphere of influence beyond the walls of the salon and establish their place in the community.
October 1, 2010
Universal Companies’ education program — Advance with Education — offers targeted topics to cover the needs of industry personnel, from business owner/manager to nail technician, skin care professional, or massage therapist. Spas may choose from a wide range of webinar classes or workshops held across the U.S.
October 1, 2010
Every day, women are faced with inconvenient, on-the-go fashion incidents that — luckily — can be repaired with an impressive variety of quick-fix tools. From crooked bangs to broken buttons, solve problems in an instant with these easy solutions.
October 1, 2010
We know we should be saving for retirement — or taxes, or that vacation — but often we can’t seem to find a way. A free service called Auto-Save from Integrity Payment Systems automatically deducts a pre-determined amount each time a client pays with a credit card and deposits the amounts into an interest-bearing, no-minimum savings account.
October 1, 2010
Laura Merzetti, salon owner. In her other life: scuba diver.
October 1, 2010
By combining the efficiency of Vietnamese craftsmanship with the American expectation of a luxurious experience, owner Samantha Hanby finds a way to offer customers the best of both worlds.
October 1, 2010
“It’s all about you at Head to Toe Salon & Day Spa. May I have your first name?” Wow. I was taken off guard by such a pleasant phone greeting. All about me, I thought. Who doesn’t want that?
October 1, 2010
An industry icon and part of Spilo Worldwide for more than 40 years, Rosalyn A. Barton (Simon) passed away on July 26. She was the right hand to Charles G. Spilo, the company’s founder, and a guiding influence to the company ever since.
October 1, 2010
State inspectors have the ability to strike fear into salon owners, but listen closely and you will find opportunity ... even in a less-than-perfect rating. How states handle inspections (or a lack of them) is as varied as the colors clients choose.
October 1, 2010
A progressive problem that could appear on one or all of the toes, hammertoe must be corrected early if sufferers hope to avoid surgery.
October 1, 2010
The ancient Egyptians used natural baking soda and incense as spiritual cleansers in purification ceremonies.
October 1, 2010
Four Truffles natural and organic body care brand joined a select group when it was awarded the Ladies Home Journal (LHJ) “Do Good” Stamp for its philanthropic efforts, which include creating a circle of giving for women. LHJ celebrates corporations and brands that are committed to giving back to the community.
October 1, 2010
It’s not so surprising that a spa offering acupuncture, Ayurvedic counseling, and herbal consultations should shun traditional nail polish and artificial nails. Until recently The Dragontree Holistic Day Spa at the Portland International Airport turned away customers looking for nail care. In May the spa modified its menu to include manis and pedis with two options — a simple buff or Minx nail coatings.
October 1, 2010
Earlier this year, Iowa mandated the autoclaving of certain implements in the salon. As of March, cuticle nippers (along with tweezers and comedone extractors) must be sterilized by steam, dry heat, or other sterilization equipment.
October 5, 2010
Gels continued their recent boom at Cosmoprof North America. There were more soak-off gels, more colored gels, and at least 10 companies showcasing the hottest trend right now — brush-on gel polish lines.
October 22, 2010
Bob Steuer Retires After 27 Years with Spilo
October 22, 2010
Tyson Ritter, lead vocalist and bass guitarist of band "The All-American Rejects," recently got Minxed with New York celebrity manicurist Naomi Yasuda. The rockstar requested a cool combo of Golden Lightning Minx, Star of Dawn Minx, and Golden Studs Minx for his fingers.
October 18, 2010
In Style magazine says the quickest way to fake a spa pedicure is to put on your peep-toes and paint only the nails that are visible.
October 18, 2010
Using OPI Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts is a great way to contribute to cancer research.
October 18, 2010
Suede and vinyl polishes, as well as funky foils can add to the impact of your manicure.
October 18, 2010
Textured and vinyl polishes, as well as foils, are a few of Self Magazine's 2010 Best Beauty Trends.
October 18, 2010
Manicures for men are a Questionable Guy Trend in Cosmopolitan’s 101 Things About Men.
October 18, 2010
This fall is dominated by polish colors that have been mixed with griege – a combination of beige and gray – according to Cosmopolitan.
October 18, 2010
Cosmopolitan calls Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polish a Makeup-Bag Must.
October 18, 2010
Lucky Magazine suggests tools buff, file, and polish all while being convenient and compact.
October 18, 2010
Deep teal polish in a variety of peacock tones is unexpectedly chic, according to Lucky Magazine.
October 18, 2010
OPI Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts is part of Glamour’s 5 Ways to Look Good and Do Good.
October 18, 2010
Cutting cuticles can cause painful hangnails or infections.
October 18, 2010
Andrea Pomerantz Lustig of Glamour says that blue and purple nail polish is fine for office wear if you work in a creative field.
October 18, 2010
Elle’s It List for October supports Breast Cancer Awareness month with all things pink, such as OPI Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts.
October 18, 2010
Essie Nail Polish in Knockout Pout completes the “beachy” look.
October 18, 2010
Essie Nail Polish in Golden Nuggets gives nails an extra sparkle.
October 18, 2010
Chanel’s Le Vernis in Paradoxal is a perfect shade to wear with nude Prada peep-toe booties.
October 18, 2010
The new Ginger + Liz Colour Collection has already become popular with celebrities.
October 18, 2010
Sonia Kashuk Nail Polish in Rescue Me is an inexpensive option if you’re seeking a classic red.
October 18, 2010
OPI's Nail Lacquer in Diva of Geneva provides such a shine, suggests Redbook, that you can skip the top coat.
October 18, 2010
Redbook magazine suggests the use of a daily hand scrub to counteract dark spots on hands in 43 Ways to Look Younger.
October 18, 2010
Redbook magazine answers the question of splitting and peeling nails in their October Q & Triple A.
October 18, 2010
Allure tested red, nude, pale pink, bright, dark, and trendy polishes for Best of Beauty, as well as base coats, topcoats, cuticle oil, and remover.
October 18, 2010
Allure’s Insiders’ Guide for October features advice from expert manicurist Tom Bachik on how to fix a manicure.
October 18, 2010
Harper’s Bazaar, in the Best Beauty section, features rich, luxurious shades for fall.
October 18, 2010
OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts is part of Shape magazine’s Products That Give Back for October.
October 14, 2010
Minx owners Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch-Goodwin talk to the New York Times about the history of Minx and how the ultra-popular service became such a hit. Celebrity manicuirst Lisa Logan talks about the fame from Minxing celebrities and how Beyonce's Minx manicure helped her become an overnight success.
October 5, 2010
OPI is the polish of choice on CBS’s hit show “How I Met Your Mother.” Alyson Hannigan, who plays Lily Aldrin, loves the shade Ski Teal We Drop from the Swiss Collection, as well as the classic Siberian Nights. “We will have just the right color for any look,” says Jennifer Turchi, the show’s key makeup artist.
