Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz, Orange, Calif., ms-management agency LA
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Carrie Jacobsen
March 2, 2011
Odyssey Nail Systems’ Neon Collection makes for great acrylic nail art.
March 1, 2011
CND has 12 new Shellac shades to further excite nail techs and customers alike.
March 1, 2011
Qtica’s Foot Repair Balm is a thick, rich balm that both repairs and protects, providing an intense treatment for dry, severely damaged feet.
February 28, 2011
LCN’s Files Manicure Set gives you a great start of high-quality grit files to tackle every step of the nail enhancement process.
February 25, 2011
If glitter is your thing, then the Sheba Dust Art Collection is for you.
February 25, 2011
Star Nail’s Eco Nail Systems Soak Off UV Gels come in a variety of colors and are formulated to prevent chipping, peeling, or smudging.
February 25, 2011
Bellissima International has new colors for its Bella Forma Soak Off Color Gel line.
February 16, 2011
Madelyn Johnson has been a licensed nail tech for 22 years, presently servicing clients at New Again Nail Spa & Boutique in Houston. Johnson’s early clientele had a fondness for wraps, leading her to become a skilled wrap expert, even earning a placement in the 2005 Nailympics in Las Vegas in the category. She is also an educator for Star Nail. Here she shares one of her most common fiberglass wrap procedures over a tip.
February 16, 2011
Christrio’s Gelacquer is a soak off gel system designed to be used over tips as well as natural nails to give a long-lasting, high-quality shine in a variety of colors.
February 16, 2011
Wax n Waxing’s wax is a 100% natural beeswax-based depilatory that contains no added sugar or honey and has a smooth consistency that does not crumble or break. The wax can also be melted in the microwave.
February 15, 2011
So, you wowed your client into a new gel polish application by telling her how much more durable they are than standard polish, and that they help prevent chipping and cracking, and then she comes back a day later with a chip. So what do you do?
February 15, 2011
Congratulations to Maya Abbedissen, who won the National Bulgarian Championship in Nail Design in November. Her impressive first place win in the Gel Nails category allows her the opportunity to compete in the gel category at the World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, in March. She will be representing the country of Bulgaria and compete using Entity One Gel Technology.
February 15, 2011
Robbie Schaeffer, celebrity manicurist and owner of ROB|B — the first OPI Concept Salon — in Studio City, Calif., offers expert advice on how to maintain a manicure and keep the “fresh from the salon” look even longer.
February 15, 2011
Amber Edwards of Suzanne Denee Salon, Saint Charles, Ill., offers a CA Botanica pedicure that is the perfect guilt-free chocolate indulgence for your clients.
February 15, 2011
The redesigned site has new features and product information. Now you can compare bits, see videos on how to use them, and find all the information you need to make informed decisions on purchasing an electric file.
March 3, 2011
Joanne Truitt goes a little dotty with this nail design.
March 3, 2011
These handpainted flowers can be created in your client's choice of paint color.
March 3, 2011
Jade Sewell creates a juicy watermelon French.
March 2, 2011
Mel Skora uses colored acrylic to create a unique French.
March 2, 2011
Raquel Pimentel creates some gorgeous peacock feather-inspired nail art.
March 2, 2011
England's Marta Lupka creates a one-stroke nail art flower design.
March 1, 2011
Three nail artists create nail art inspired by the Pantone Color Institute's predicted Spring 2011 color palette.
March 1, 2011
These crystal-studded pedicure sandals are a great upscale pedicure sandal for your retail boutique.
March 1, 2011
Angelina Jolie wears Wet Paint Nail Glaze System's Affection polish.
February 28, 2011
Students at the Celebrity School of Beauty in Miami design a "nail dress."
February 28, 2011
These threads help you add dimension to otherwise flat nail designs.
February 28, 2011
Maria Shriver dons NailEZEE's Power to the Purple polish.
February 28, 2011
Jellybath is featured on two TV shows.
February 25, 2011
SpaRitual’s Soulful collection has lush, shimmering shades that have been carefully designed by polish color experts for superior shine, dry time, and coverage.
February 25, 2011
It’s amazing how a consistent theme can pull your salon’s whole look together. Perhaps counter-intuitively, the confines of a theme can make designing and marketing your salon so much easier. There’s a lot of room to be creative within any given theme, whether it’s floral or ocean or something completely different. We take a look at 16 salons that were on the same wavelengths with their design ideas, but managed to really make it their own.
February 15, 2011
March can be a tough month for football-loving families, especially for the die-hard Sunday males. So to help fill the football void, offer clients these special Super Bowl sets in their hubby’s favorite team and see if you can “go for two” on pricing.
February 15, 2011
The staff of The Spa at West Baden — located in the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Ind. — strives to give each guest a five-star experience. Each team member cross-trains with other therapists to ensure excellent and consistent service, says spa director Kim Allen.
February 15, 2011
On the final evening of the 2010 Miss Hungary competition, there were 32 contestants left — and all of them carried their CND totebags prominently on the stage. As sponsor of the November 28 event — which was televised in the region — CND gave the Miss Hungary competitors polishes (including 12 Colour & Effects polishes), spa tool kits, and CND T-shirts.
February 15, 2011
You can thank Billyne Dowdy of Billyne’s Nail Studio in Battle Creek, Mich., for a new nail tech message board, Nail Tech Alley (www.nailtechalley.com).
February 14, 2011
A new dripping method has become a popular technique among CND educators using the Colour & Effects line.
March 8, 2011
These techs held interesting jobs before they ventured into the beauty industry. Read about what they did before life in the salon, and what it is they love about doing nails.
March 7, 2011
I've been thinking a lot about loyalty lately. Specifically, what makes clients loyal to certain salons or certain nail techs. Are you creating client loyalty?
March 2, 2011
Adorable princess party items are not only smart retail options for little mani/pedi parties, but they also serve as add-on sales for mommy-daughter visits to the salon. Try showcasing these cute costumes and accessories on a princess-themed display.
March 2, 2011
Carmen Jimenez, nail tech. In her other life: child protective services social worker.
February 28, 2011
Clients of Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa in Los Angeles won’t muss their manicures flipping through the pages of tattered old magazines. Instead they can read the latest digital editions on the spa’s iPads.
February 28, 2011
When an increase in service pricing is based upon pre-designated standards, techs can make the move with confidence instead of concern — regardless of the economy.
February 28, 2011
Turkish salon Misk keeps cleanliness and luxury at the top of its priority list as owner Ceren Ergun gears up to open a second location of her popular nail haven in Istanbul.
February 25, 2011
If you allow clients to pay with credit cards at your salon, there are some things you need to be aware of to protect yourself from becoming involved in a credit card fraud scam.
February 25, 2011
As many techs struggle to get clients to take the plunge and dare to wear art on their nails, Tara Deck, owner of Tara Lea Esthetics in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada, can boast that 85% of her clientele wear nail art all the time. She credits her success with creating unique designs for each individual.
February 25, 2011
Choose one day a week or one day a month for a do-it-yourself workshop — facials, manicures, pedicures, makeup application, cut your own bangs — you get the idea
February 23, 2011
Congratulations to Ambiance Salon & Spa in London, Ky., which won a brand new Hewlett Packard RP5700 POS desktop computer and 19” LCD monitor courtesy of Salon Iris Software.
February 15, 2011
“Doing nails saved me,” says Jenny Hansen, owner of Apply’ed Beautiful in Salt Lake City. And she owes that feeling of salvation to her grandmother, Jean Fitzgerald, her nail instructor.
February 15, 2011
Tweezerman commemorated its 30th anniversary with an intimate luncheon at West Hollywood’s swank Sunset Tower Hotel in November.
February 28, 2011
What goes into helping nail salons stay compliant and protecting public safety? We talked to some movers and shakers behind the scenes in state cosmetology boards to shed some light on what it takes to fill their shoes.
February 28, 2011
Pterygium is an adhesion between the skin surrounding the nail and the area under the nail plate.
February 28, 2011
Although definitive treatment of bunions and hammertoes most often requires surgery, there are several self-treatment steps your clients can take to lessen their pain and enjoy an evening out.
February 28, 2011
When vitamin E was discovered, the biggest producer of soybean oil was Eastman Kodak, which used the oil in photo processing. After realizing it could extract alpha tocopherol from the oil waste, it began selling it to vitamin producers and remains a leading supplier to this day.
February 27, 2011
Cuccio Naturalé’s 24-hour time-released body butters will not only delight clients suffering from dry, flaky, and chapped skin, they will ease the discomfort of nail techs and hairstylists who are often more prone to skin irritations because of the wet work and the multitude of chemicals that are involved with the job.
February 26, 2011
Incorporate the unique healing benefits of selenite into your massages.
February 25, 2011
Common Disorders of the Skin, Scalp and Hair: A Quick Reference for Licensed Beauty Professionals was written to help those in the beauty industry provide better, more knowledgeable care to their clientele and to develop a greater understanding of how to safely service clients while protecting themselves.
February 15, 2011
Join Doug Schoon and friends on an amazing journey in the fight to end breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days.
March 29, 2011
The Valentino Beauty Pure is a nail dust collector and an at-the-source air filtration system in one. All nail dust and odors are eliminated after being pulled down through a state-of-the-art filter, leaving nothing but clean air, says the company.
March 28, 2011
Entity’s new brush-on gel polish, Entity 1 Color Couture, combines the long-lasting and high-gloss durability of gel with the ease and versatility of enamel.
March 28, 2011
The Zoya Intimate collection brings the colors of romance to the natural nail.
March 28, 2011
Strike A Pose With Jessica’s Spring 2011 polish collection, Runway Style.
March 28, 2011
Kupa’s Upower Acrylic Case protects your equipment with this custom made acrylic case that fits perfectly over your UPower 200.
March 28, 2011
Soft Landings are hand towels specifically designed for nail techs by inventor Kathy Weltman.
March 28, 2011
Dazzle Dry’s Spring 2011 Awakenings Collection offers shimmering soft pastels that reflect the gentle breeze of springtime and the soft hues of new spring flowers.
March 28, 2011
INM has a new color liquid and powder collection called Long Ago & Far Away.
March 28, 2011
OPI’s Texas Collection for Spring 2011 brings the colors “home” to the U.S.A.
March 28, 2011
LaVaque Slanted Swarovski Tweezers are a perfect addition to your salon’s retail boutique, as there are 13 embellishment choices available — one representing each month’s birthstone (December gets two).
March 27, 2011
Organic soap company Vermont Soapworks has teamed up with PediFix to create Fungasoap, an all-natural liquid soap that fights foot fungus. The soap is enriched with tea tree oil, an essential oil that has been used to fight fungal infections for centuries.
March 25, 2011
H2O Plus has introduced two new nail treatments: Spa Hand and Cuticle Scrub and Spa Unscented Hand and Nail Cream.
March 24, 2011
Jessica is shedding some light with its new Pro-LED 30. The new light complements Jessica’s GELeration line of color soak-off gels that brush on like polish.
March 2, 2011
Odyssey Nail Systems’ Neon Collection makes for great acrylic nail art.
March 1, 2011
These crystal-studded pedicure sandals are a great upscale pedicure sandal for your retail boutique.
March 1, 2011
CND has 12 new Shellac shades to further excite nail techs and customers alike.
March 1, 2011
Qtica’s Foot Repair Balm is a thick, rich balm that both repairs and protects, providing an intense treatment for dry, severely damaged feet.
March 17, 2011
In line with 2010’s record attendance, approximately 40,000 beauty professionals descended on ISSE Long Beach’s sold-out show floor from January 29-31, where they were greeted with the latest products and education from some of the world’s leading and up-and-coming beauty companies and professionals.
March 14, 2011
If you’re itching to ditch this heavy winter, ring in the spring with these fun new color gels from your favorite manufacturers. There’s no time like the present to make nails more pleasant.
March 8, 2011
It’s OK if your client can’t pick just one color. It may even be preferable. Use these products to give her a nail look that changes with her surroundings.
March 7, 2011
The winners of this year’s Nail Mural Contest are a testament to their creators’ hard work, focus, and inspiration.
March 7, 2011
In contrast with last year’s bright, bold colors, this year, we’re seeing a more muted palette — think vine-ripened fruits and fresh-harvested veggies. Let your clients sink their teeth
into this fresh crop of color.
March 31, 2011
Backscratchers Salon Systems, Elk Grove, Calif., has a new salon education program, the Salon Success Club, which has strengthened the company’s connection with its customers.
March 30, 2011
Allure narrows down its picks for the top five shades to sport this spring.
March 29, 2011
Hand & Nail Harmony recently added to the excitement of luxury brand Dsquared2’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway show by giving the models Gelish soak-off gel polish manicures and pedicures.
March 29, 2011
As part of Marie Claire’s 101 Ideas for March, the magazine highlights a large array of beautiful beauty products with a strong eastern influence.
March 28, 2011
The Let’s Move! campaign, started by First Lady Michelle Obama, is taking on the challenge to change the way a generation of kids thinks about food and nutrition.
March 28, 2011
Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Q&A asks: Is acetone nail polish remover really that bad?
March 27, 2011
Sara Cole, owner of Parisian Nails of Sequim in Sequim, Wash. started a business Facebook fan page when she began nail school because it was the best way she knew to hit the ground running when she graduated. And it worked.
March 25, 2011
Country music star and former American idol winner Carrie Underwood shares her beauty secrets and product picks with Teen Vogue.
March 24, 2011
Lucky’s New Stuff You’ll Love section highlights fun, new polishes as well as a few handy tools for nail upkeep.
March 23, 2011
Shape speaks with NYC-based dermatologist Neil Sadick, M.D., about fixing some of the most common wintertime nail issues.
March 22, 2011
In an effort to continue giving nail professionals a home of their own on the world wide web, BeautyTech.com webmaster Debbie Doerrlamm is taking NailTech to a new level. Enter the world of social networking with NailTech Connect.
March 22, 2011
Self serves up three fresh takes on the French manicure that are simple to achieve and fun to wear.
March 21, 2011
Frustrated because industry networking groups were either too expensive or out of the area, nail tech Alica Best decided to create the Society of Nail Technicians.
March 21, 2011
InStyle talks with celeb manicurist Ashlie Johnson about a few tips for showing off stellar nails for a special event. “Do nails the night before,” Johnson advises. “That way, if you change your mind, you still have time to change the color.”
March 20, 2011
With Action Bag Company’s Custom Stationery line, nail techs can create their own sophisticated, professional-looking marketing materials.
March 19, 2011
Elle’s Beauty department highlighted its “Best in Show” picks from the large variety of trends that popped up on the runways for spring.
March 18, 2011
Marie Claire highlights a great variety of electric-hued beauty products for the spring season. Coral lips and bright blue eyeshadow are complimented by even brighter blue-polished nails. To get the electric blue look, try Essie Nail Polish in Coat Azure or OPI’s Ogre-the-Top Blue.
March 17, 2011
Lucky hones in on one of the hottest trends of the moment: deep metallic gray nails. The look speaks volumes to the tough crowd but still manages to look effortlessly chic.
March 16, 2011
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) has created an easy way for salon, spa, and other beauty professionals to give back to the beauty industry.
March 16, 2011
Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
March 15, 2011
After more than 20 years of painting nails — a very tiny, very temporary medium — nail tech Robin Moses wants to show the world her true passion: her work on canvas.
March 15, 2011
Good Housekeeping offers five great tips for making a manicure last and last.
March 14, 2011
Cosmopolitan shares advice from celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees on how to master the half-moon manicure.
March 12, 2011
A beauty maven is only as good as her tools, and in the case of brows, tweezers are no exception.
March 11, 2011
Elle magazine caught up with makeup artist and Estee Lauder’s creative makeup director Tom Pecheux to talk about how he’s been using brights on models from nails to lips and cheeks.
March 10, 2011
InStyle’s Reader Poll highlights some of the biggest spring trends and how they fared with the magazine’s readers.
March 9, 2011
Allure catches up with some of the best manicurists around to share pro tips on making beautiful manicures last longer, getting the most out of a salon visit, and working with press-on polish.
March 8, 2011
Shape showcases a group of shimmering beauty products with one thing in common: bold gold color, and lots of it.
March 7, 2011
Pop star Katy Perry showed off a sweet pink manicure adorned with felt hearts and shimmering glitter at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
March 7, 2011
Glamour offers advice on four types of nail dilemmas and which warning signs to be on the lookout for.
March 3, 2011
In Style showcases a sea of beautiful cerulean blue polishes. The mag admits to being obsessed with the playful shade and recommends it for both toes and fingers.
