Nails: Viv Simmonds and Catherine Wong
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Traycee King
March 31, 2011
The All Season Professional (ASP) Glitz & Glamour Kit will add sparkle and shimmer to your acrylic nails. With four sparkling colors to choose from, you’ll be adding glamour to your clients’ nails quickly and easily.
March 30, 2011
Tocaloma Spa & Salon at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix shares their recipe for the salon's Signature Manicure.
March 29, 2011
Young Nails Imagination Art Powders come in 11 different collections of colored acrylic powders to make nail art fun, easy, and quick to complete.
March 28, 2011
INM has a new color liquid and powder collection called Long Ago & Far Away.
March 28, 2011
Some nail techs find success in retailing hand-made jewelry made from nail products like acrylic. Kimberly Harr, a nail tech at La Nail Beautician in Everett, Pa., shows you how to make an acrylic ring:
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
Kupa’s Upower Acrylic Case protects your equipment with this custom made acrylic case that fits perfectly over your UPower 200.
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
Viv Simmons (from Australia) and Catherine Wong (from Singapore) created this month's extreme spring look using a combination of colored acrylics and gels. See how they did it.
March 25, 2011
A quick technique that popped up during ISSE 2011 in Long Beach was Anne Clarizio’s method of doing a quick color check on what the final outcome would be for a Shellac layering.
March 25, 2011
The Woodhouse Day Spa shares the recipe for its Organic Sugar Scrub Pedicure.
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 23, 2011
JoAnne Millar of En Vogue reveals how she creates this rhinestone-tipped curl on a gel nail.
March 14, 2011
What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in the nail lamp? We explain what gel is made of and why it works so well.
April 12, 2011
Have you got a master’s touch with a brush? You can prove it by entering NAILS’ fifth-annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest.
April 5, 2011
Here's a simple yet stylish plaid design from Cassi Samora.
April 5, 2011
Ana Vega created this patriotic red, white, and blue glitter design.
April 4, 2011
Kimberly Harr uses copper, white, yellow, brown and gold polish to create this handpainted haystack.
April 4, 2011
Dawn Reagan shares her dolphin in water nail art design.
April 1, 2011
A make-up sponge and polish are used to create the background fade on this acrylic paint parrot design by Raquel Pimentel.
April 1, 2011
Here's a fun tie-dye and peace sign French by Jade Sewell.
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 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
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
OPI’s Texas Collection for Spring 2011 brings the colors “home” to the U.S.A.
March 27, 2011
Definition: A delicate woven fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.
March 26, 2011
A Los Angeles-based collective known as Kleur is bringing nail art to the masses via custom nail art events in retail stores, art galleries, and other venues throughout Southern California and beyond.
March 24, 2011
The improved Nail Art Gallery celebrates one year online with some amazing pictures and plenty to look at. Have you signed up yet?
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 21, 2011
Located less than 10 minutes from Washington D.C. is the RiMahni Glo Girls salon, Prince George County, Md.’s first spa created just for little girls. The mini-salon is actually located within the full-service RiMahni Glo Day Spa in Capitol Heights, Md.
March 18, 2011
After three successful years owning and operating a waxing studio in Banker’s Hill, Deven Taylor and Amber Lively relocated their business to nearby tourist mecca Old Town San Diego, introducing the neighborhood’s only nail, waxing, and skin care studio.
March 17, 2011
Did you know health and beauty care items top the list of shoplifted goods, according to a survey from the Food Marketing Institute? And it’s not just your retail shelves that present an enticing target to shoplifters.
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 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 29, 2011
There are more than 500 million people on Facebook. Increase awareness of your salon and get new clients in your doors with smartly written Facebook advertising campaigns. We’ll show you how.
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 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
It’s savvy to make the effort to cultivate relationships with your salon’s business neighbors. That can mean literally the store on the other side of the wall or it can mean the retail boutique two miles down the road that targets a similar demographic as your business.
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 20, 2011
As the April filing date nears, it’s time to double-check deductions and start planning for next year. Whether you are a one-station booth renter or a salon with multiple locations, you will want to make the most of every advantage the tax laws allow.
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
Peekaboo Mobile is a free smartphone app that enables the user to pull up a map on her screen that shows all businesses within 50 miles of her current location that are offering some type of immediate offer.
March 17, 2011
Plug a little plastic cube into the audio jack of your phone and you can use it to accept credit cards. Square (www.squareup.com) is a smartphone app that enables anyone to accept payment cards.
March 15, 2011
For some nail techs, the dedication in their nail services is fueled by the dream of one day opening a salon of their own. But it can take more than just perseverance and savings to get started. Procuring financing in today’s economy can test the wits of even the most business- savvy techs.
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 31, 2011
Encourage your clients to practice safe sun by slathering on the sunblock and using nail polish to give their skin a more tan appearance.
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 29, 2011
As we become more aware of our health and environment, many of us are making small changes to "go green." Those changes don’t need to end when we walk into the salon. By taking small steps, we can improve our work environment as we "grow" green.
March 28, 2011
Soft Landings are hand towels specifically designed for nail techs by inventor Kathy Weltman.
March 25, 2011
H2O Plus has introduced two new nail treatments: Spa Hand and Cuticle Scrub and Spa Unscented Hand and Nail Cream.
March 23, 2011
Panthenol was the original ingredient that inspired the name for international hair care brand Pantene, which made its debut in 1947 in Europe.
March 22, 2011
Psoriasis is a chronic recurring condition that commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin.
March 22, 2011
Dr. Krista Archer, a Manhattan foot specialist, offers her patients a new treatment, an in-office laser called the CoolTouch CT3 plus CoolBreeze, that treats discolored, thickened, fungal toenails.
April 27, 2011
Treat your clients to an amazing foot bath with San Francisco Bath Salt Company’s Peppermint Foot Soak.
April 27, 2011
Altima Plus are great salon towels, sized at 16”x27”, weighing 3 lbs. by the dozen, and available in 14 colors.
April 27, 2011
LCN’s Citrus Foot Care collection is the perfect remedy for skin that needs a little pick-me-up.
April 27, 2011
The Epsilon Try Me Sample Kit Gel includes a special selection of sample products that were chosen specifically with the needs of the nail technician in mind.
April 27, 2011
Cácee has entered the brush-on gel polish market with its new Color Gel Polish Soak Off set.
April 27, 2011
Tweezerman’s Pedicure Plus tool is a stainless steel nail cleaner and ingrown toenail file in one.
April 27, 2011
Get a jump on spring sparkles with Zoya’s new Sunshine Collection.
April 27, 2011
Atwood Industries has a new bit called “The Monster”.
April 27, 2011
Color Club’s new Wicked Sweet lacquer collection actually gives off scents once the polishes dry.
April 27, 2011
Noveau Nail has added colors to its Soak-off Gel Polish line.
April 27, 2011
Cuccio Naturalé’s new Stainless Steel Pedicure File makes pedicure filing easier than ever.
April 27, 2011
OPI introduces a Lemon Tonic flavor to the Manicure/Pedicure by OPI line.
April 20, 2011
Created by Eno Vision and distributed by Ciil, the mirror TV is exactly as it sounds, a TV and mirror in one.
April 19, 2011
Richmond, Ontario, Canada-based Akzéntz is coming out with a new line of its very own brush-on, soak-off gel polish, called Luxio.
April 19, 2011
The new NV210 Nail Vacuum System from Erica’s Advanced Technical Abrasives is made to vacuum up gel and skin particles.
April 19, 2011
For optimum ergonomics, efficiency, and function, the Eat My Dust nail vent from Nail Innovationz increases workspace and mobility by connecting through the underside of the desk top.
April 29, 2011
This spring, Tweezerman announced its partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation in launching the new Reach for the Stars Mini Slant Tweezer and Zip File.
April 27, 2011
In January 2011, Robanda International, owners of the Mr. Pumice and Tropical Shine brands, merged with Omega Labs USA, whose products include Fungus Treatment, Ultimate Growth 2, Nail Art, and Nail Glitters.
April 27, 2011
In February 2011, American International Industries (A.I.I.) announced the acquisition of It’s So Easy Nails, a line of nail art accessories, products, and tools. A.I.I. also acquired certain assets from Almell Products, Inc., including the Poshé brand.
April 27, 2011
Allure’s staff reviews tops salons from all over the country. Cities visited include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
April 26, 2011
Rapper Vanilla Ice wore Black Minx nail fashion for his week-one appearance in “Dancing On Ice,” which aired in December 2010 in the U.K.
April 26, 2011
OPI captures the bright colors and breathtaking escapades seen in Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Silver Shatter.
April 25, 2011
InStyle surveyed some of the top nail salons in different cities across the United States to find out which polish shades were the most popular with clients.
April 22, 2011
Allure offers a few handy nail guides for better, brighter, healthier nails.
April 21, 2011
Shape recommends requesting gel polish over traditional lacquers during your next salon visit for a long-lasting mani that won’t chip or fade for two weeks.
April 20, 2011
InStyle offers 10 ways to get great nails in its April Beauty section.
April 19, 2011
“Showing we care about clients’ safety when it comes to nail services enhances trust in us as professionals," says Medical Nail Technician Claudia Cox.
April 19, 2011
Lucky heads to Target with NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” actress April Ludgate for an afternoon.
April 18, 2011
Essence offers a few great pointers for keeping nails in ship-shape and on trend.
April 15, 2011
Allure offers five steps for a performing a great spa pedicure at home.
April 14, 2011
Elle catches up with Chanel’s official celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik about his background, secret weapon, quick fix tips, and nail kit necessities.
April 13, 2011
InStyle talks with N.Y.C.-based nail pro Ji Baek about how to get dry feet primped and perfect for the sandal season.
April 12, 2011
Have you got a master’s touch with a brush? You can prove it by entering NAILS’ fifth-annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest.
April 12, 2011
Cosmopolitan rolls out a bevy of beautiful polishes that are full of color and just right for spring.
April 11, 2011
Celebrity nail and make-up artist (and Liberia national) Maisie Dunbar was recently featured in Liberia & Life Magazine for her skin care and cosmetics line Bluffajo.
April 11, 2011
Lucky takes inspiration from a flower-covered storefront in Brooklyn for April’s Beauty Spy section.
April 8, 2011
Allure’s Name Game highlights six unique endorsements from some of the most famous celebrities.
April 7, 2011
Essence shares a great selection of warm skin tone-flattering polish colors that are not only on trend, but perfect for office-wear as well.
April 6, 2011
Marie Claire places the spotlight on some of the prettiest floral-inspired beauty products and makeup looks from the spring runways.
April 5, 2011
InStyle recommends getting in on the latest statement nail trend: kooky nail-color combos.
April 4, 2011
NAILS Magazine is proud to announce we were named finalists for a total of nine Maggie Awards, honoring excellence in editorial, design, and promotion, of both print and electronic magazines.
April 4, 2011
Allure showcases some great nail art samples from Valley in New York City. From flowers to lady bugs and lattice-inspired motifs, the pretty display is the perfect way to show off the salon staff’s impressive nail art skills.
April 1, 2011
Teen Vogue shares 10 beauty finds adorned with playful dots in all colors, shapes, and sizes.
