Nails: Gina Silvestro, Cranston, R.I.
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Traycee King
July 15, 2011
Star Nail’s New Gel Master Tech Tool Kit was innovated by Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson and is fully-stocked with every gel brush you could need for hard gels, soft soak-off gels, and gel nail art.
July 15, 2011
The Japanese-based Nail Labo has come out with a new cheaper LED light for its Presto line of soak-off gels.
July 15, 2011
LeChat has new High Energy Neon colors for its Perfect Match Soak Off Gel Polish.
July 15, 2011
The new BioDefense Nailfinity gel is a hybrid of two recognized Epsilon gels: BioDefense natural nail gel and Nailfinity nail extension cover gel.
July 15, 2011
The Belava Embrace is a sanitary solution for high-end salons looking to offer a luxurious spa pedicure but are unwilling to yield in their sanitation standards.
July 15, 2011
Kupa Incorporated has excellent pedicure bit that help make your pedicures easier and more sanitary.
July 15, 2011
NSI has added two new scents to the luxurious Nurture Lotion line: Green Tea & Ginger and Amber & Sandalwood.
July 15, 2011
Orly introduces Pro Italian Mandarin to its comprehensive line of professional sized manicure and pedicure treatment products for salons and spas.
July 14, 2011
Nailite’s Starter UV Soak Off Gel Kit is great for any tech looking to expand her nail services menu offerings.
July 14, 2011
En Vogue’s new collection of Extender Modeling Resins, Sealers, and Colour Gels are available in a beautiful assortment of shades for creating perfectly pretty nails for clients.
July 14, 2011
Sheba Nails Vital Pedicure System includes five lush products for a luxurious spa pedicure service.
July 13, 2011
Christrio’s Gelacquers are available in 10 new shades, bringing the total count to over 60 gorgeous hues.
July 7, 2011
Present Nail Spa, Falls Church, Va., uses Cuccio Naturale products to create this luxurious pedicure.
June 29, 2011
A nail art design, especially 3-D art, can be a great way to showcase just how talented you are as a tech.
June 24, 2011
Here’s a sampling of the industry’s latest acrylic kits that continue to provide stellar nail enhancements, from classic Frenches to bold nail art.
June 24, 2011
Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.
June 24, 2011
As the mercury rises, so does the number of clients looking for trendy pedicure services. Make one of these nine fabulous offerings your own or let them spark your imagination to create something as unique.
June 24, 2011
The all-new Mini Lavender from Gulfstream consists of a burnito wood laminated base and portable basin.
June 24, 2011
A terrific retail item, Sweaty Feet Formula from Footlogix Pediceuticals noticeably reduces perspiration of the feet.
June 24, 2011
Take an exotic island escape with China Glaze this summer with a tropical, shimmering rainbow of bright brilliant colors. Mix and match these hot hues to add a candy-like pop to that summer manicure and pedicure.
June 23, 2011
Forget hand-filing on the feet. Invented by a board-certified foot surgeon, the new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.
June 23, 2011
The GiGi Antioxidant Skin Care line features natural, simple ingredients that are rich in antioxidants. The combination of dark honey, niacinamide, licorice extract, and vitamin C promotes healing, reduces redness, and brightens skin.
June 22, 2011
Global IBD educator Brenda Skermont explains how she combines Gelac colors to make this “déco-polish” design, which works like decoupage for the nails.
June 22, 2011
Le Polish Salon | Spa | Lounge, Los Angeles, creates a Hollywood-worthy pampering pedicure using Tasha & Co Organics Red Current products.
July 14, 2011
With the help of a magnet, the metal particles in LCN's magnetic polish produces fascinating designs on the nail within seconds.
July 14, 2011
Zoya’s newest Sunshine and Summertime collections offer six new metallics and creams.
July 14, 2011
SpaRitual’s Evolve collection for summer 2011 includes six new vegan lacquers in dreamy hues inspired by the shore.
July 13, 2011
Essie’s Summer 2011 Collection is all about cheerful hues and fun, breezy colors inspired by the tropical climate of Brazil.
July 13, 2011
OPI appeals to the garden girls with its Nice Stems summer 2011 collection of charming flower-inspired pinks.
July 9, 2011
Jamie Lyn Valentine-Hess creates these handpainted mini roses.
July 9, 2011
Anna Vasquez creates a black-and-white checked slanted French.
July 8, 2011
Robin Moses gives nailsmag.com readers both a printable step-by-steps of a sunflower nail art French, plus a video demonstration.
July 8, 2011
Hahn Lisa Doan creates this gorgeous glittery French.
July 8, 2011
These brush-on top coats glide easily over polish, acrylics, and gels, and will add unparalleled sparkle to your clients’ nails.
July 7, 2011
Jade Sewell uses colored acrylic to create this patriotic design.
July 7, 2011
Kimberly Hamilton offers this patriotic French.
July 7, 2011
Supercool Nail Tattoos apply easily to naked or polished nails.
July 7, 2011
Stacy Senecal, owner of Libelle in Geneva, N.Y., came up with an attractive and convenient method of displaying color choices in her salon.
July 7, 2011
Embellishments consisting of a bunch of threads fastened at one end.
June 30, 2011
Robin Moses from Florence, Ore. shares step-by-steps on creating her summer camp-inspired art.
June 29, 2011
Nail the neon this summer with Cina Pro’s new sultry, haute Neon Nail Art Pens. Nail tech to the stars Cenita Scott of Chicago made these fun nail art designs using the pens.
June 29, 2011
OPI’s limited-edition designed stainless steel Mini Nipper is as cute as it is handy.
June 28, 2011
Semi-custom colors and designs created via layering are increasingly showing up at trade show booth demos and continuing education classes. Clients love walking out of your salon owning a look no one else has, plus this technique can breathe life back into older shades your clients have gotten bored with. You can layer with so many different mediums. Here are a few to try.
June 27, 2011
VB Cosmetics’ Dazzle Dry Top Coat was officially “Elle Approved,” earning it a spot among the magazine’s “world’s best beauty products.”
June 24, 2011
Education Beauty Zone comes to the San Diego Convention Center September 25-26, 2011.
June 24, 2011
“Wedding cakes” from French Tip Dip are full of at-home nail products (like bubblegum-scented polish remover) that work as great party favors to remind the party guests of your salon.
July 7, 2011
Use this Internet marketing checklist to assess your progress toward an exceptional online marketing strategy for your salon. Follow the steps to take your business to the next level.
July 6, 2011
Beautiful skin is always in, but quality sun care products aren’t always easy to find. Try offering a variety of SPF-packed products to help clients with all types of sun care needs.
July 6, 2011
“Interior decorating is a lot like doing nails. You create, you have your own style and technique, and there’s a before and after. Your interior space can give you confidence and make you feel good about yourself — just like beautiful nails!”
June 27, 2011
The Barielle line of nail, skin, and foot care products was acquired by Fisk Industries in January, 2011.
June 27, 2011
The Hands-On Trade Association provides a comprehensive professional benefits package to nail technicians, massage therapists, bodyworkers, estheticians, cosmetologists, and other practitioners of manual therapies.
June 27, 2011
Hit the Toyota Speedway of Irwindale and you might catch a glimpse of the Sensuous Solutions logo splashed across the tailgate of a King Taco Super Truck.
June 25, 2011
Linda and Jim Nordstrom, founders of Famous Names LLC and makers of Lumos Top and Bottom Coats, have announced the Famous Names Partner Program.
June 24, 2011
Long Beach, Calif.-based salon owner Elizabeth Ashton uses ayurvedic wellness techniques from India to provide clients with relaxing services based on age-old tradition.
June 24, 2011
In February, Young Nails was contacted by SPC Amy Feltzin, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan.
June 22, 2011
This quaint single-tech salon right off the beaten path in downtown Austin, Texas, is an urban oasis for hand and feet treats.
June 17, 2011
Personal Salon Assistant (PSA) from SalonTechnologies is standalone salon management software for booth renters, salon owners, nail techs, and estheticians.
June 17, 2011
In The Gloss System, 5 Steps to Nail Salon Success Home Study Course, nail industry veteran Trish Rock shares expert knowledge, guidance, and proven tools to build a strong and lasting salon full of clients.
June 17, 2011
When you’re not getting any media coverage, whose fault is it? According to Jennifer Wezensky, president of JW Public Relations, a Michigan-based boutique PR firm specializing in helping small businesses garner positive media coverage, the blame may lie directly at your door.
June 17, 2011
It’s not so much what you say, but how you say it that makes a lasting impression on clients.
July 15, 2011
Nouveau Nail’s Refreshing Mint Anti-Spray is an anti-fungal prep spray that also dehydrates the natural nail for polish or enhancement prep.
July 14, 2011
Body Drench’s green tea and bamboo Ultra Body Crème is the perfect remedy for extra dry skin.
June 29, 2011
LA Fresh introduces a brand new acetone-free nail polish remover that is made of a 100% biodegradable pad.
June 27, 2011
Every year, Spilo Worldwide offers its customers a selection of pink products to support Breast Cancer Research.
June 27, 2011
Monomer is a Greek term that means “one part” or “one unit.” (Mono means “one”; mer means “unit.”) But beyond “monomer,” what is the liquid that we use day in and day out? We’ve listed the ingredients necessary in every formula, regardless of manufacturer.
June 24, 2011
Onycholysis is a condition that causes nails to separate from the nail bed. If addressed quickly, this common nail disorder poses no danger to clients.
June 24, 2011
Sure, human trafficking might not be a subject you expect to see in the pages of NAILS, but it is happening in some nail salons right here in the United States. And thanks to one New York-based salon owner who is shedding light on the sad situation, maybe as an industry we can take a stand and do something about it.
June 24, 2011
Owner of Salon Inspector LLC, Monika Herzog Butler has made it her mission to educate salon employees on the whys behind the sanitation rules and to instill a sense of pride when it comes to the quality of their services.
June 22, 2011
It is estimated that during the years of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade 12 million people were enslaved. Today, the estimate is 27 million worldwide. Some of those slaves are working in nail salons, and one nail tech has had enough.
May 20, 2011
A new pedicure system from The Nail Superstore could radically change what clients expect from their salon experience. The Red Dragon Sauna Pedicure system combines a wooden barrel with a steam generator to create a sauna that open pores, eliminates dead cells, and softens skin.
July 27, 2011
Butter Babies are non-oily and intense hydration lotions from Cuccio Naturalé.
July 27, 2011
Republic Nail makes nail art easier with its Long Pen.
July 26, 2011
Working on the hands and feet can cause skin to become dry, so Frais Towelettes are perfect for nail technicians because they instantly rehydrate the skin back to its natural beauty.
July 26, 2011
The Restorer Salon Air Cleaner from CCT Industries reduces gases and odors produced by nail and hair services.
July 26, 2011
Made with 75% certified organic ingredients, SpaRitual’s newest Organic Soak Tonics continue to soften and restore balance to the skin.
July 26, 2011
The perfect complement to your gel polish service is the high-quality, cost-effective Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp from NSI.
July 26, 2011
Keep your nails in tip top shape With J&D Beauty’s new Diva Diamond Glass Files.
July 26, 2011
Duri’s Back to Classics Collection takes romantic spring/summer shades and infuses them with a modern twist.
July 26, 2011
Kinetics’ Matte One Night was designed to mattify any nail polish for unique finish effects.
July 26, 2011
GiGi Super Fruit Wax provides a high-quality waxing experience.
July 25, 2011
The Acrylic Starter Kit from Hand & Nail Harmony utilizes one of the latest technologies allowing a strong bond to the natural nail without the use of harsh acid primers.
July 25, 2011
With LCN’s Magnetic Nail Polish you can create unique nail art using the magnets that come with this dynamic polish set.
July 24, 2011
The professional acrylic polymers from the Get Hot collection at Nubar come in nine wild colors.
July 23, 2011
The Carte Blanche collection from Jessica is a Parisian-inspired look of natural color and elegance.
July 22, 2011
OPI added a Revitalizing Hand & Body Scrub and Liquid Soap to its Avoplex line.
July 22, 2011
If you’re looking for a large selection of color UV brush-on gels, then check out Gelaxy.
July 15, 2011
The Belava Embrace is a sanitary solution for high-end salons looking to offer a luxurious spa pedicure but are unwilling to yield in their sanitation standards.
July 15, 2011
Star Nail’s New Gel Master Tech Tool Kit was innovated by Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson and is fully-stocked with every gel brush you could need for hard gels, soft soak-off gels, and gel nail art.
July 15, 2011
Nouveau Nail’s Refreshing Mint Anti-Spray is an anti-fungal prep spray that also dehydrates the natural nail for polish or enhancement prep.
July 15, 2011
The Japanese-based Nail Labo has come out with a new cheaper LED light for its Presto line of soak-off gels.
July 15, 2011
LeChat has new High Energy Neon colors for its Perfect Match Soak Off Gel Polish.
July 15, 2011
Kupa Incorporated has excellent pedicure bit that help make your pedicures easier and more sanitary.
July 15, 2011
NSI has added two new scents to the luxurious Nurture Lotion line: Green Tea & Ginger and Amber & Sandalwood.
July 15, 2011
Orly introduces Pro Italian Mandarin to its comprehensive line of professional sized manicure and pedicure treatment products for salons and spas.
July 15, 2011
The new BioDefense Nailfinity gel is a hybrid of two recognized Epsilon gels: BioDefense natural nail gel and Nailfinity nail extension cover gel.
July 15, 2011
“I came up with the Deco Nail Polish Rack after unsuccessfully looking for decorative nail polish displays," says Nick Brown, owner of Velvet Nail Lounge in Troy, Mich.
July 14, 2011
Body Drench’s green tea and bamboo Ultra Body Crème is the perfect remedy for extra dry skin.
July 14, 2011
BB Cosmetics' A Touch of Greece collection includes six new “goddess” shades for the BB Couture for Nails line and six new “gods” shades for the BB Couture for Men line.
July 14, 2011
With the help of a magnet, the metal particles in LCN's magnetic polish produces fascinating designs on the nail within seconds.
July 14, 2011
Nailite’s Starter UV Soak Off Gel Kit is great for any tech looking to expand her nail services menu offerings.
July 14, 2011
Zoya’s newest Sunshine and Summertime collections offer six new metallics and creams.
July 14, 2011
En Vogue’s new collection of Extender Modeling Resins, Sealers, and Colour Gels are available in a beautiful assortment of shades for creating perfectly pretty nails for clients.
July 14, 2011
SpaRitual’s Evolve collection for summer 2011 includes six new vegan lacquers in dreamy hues inspired by the shore.
July 14, 2011
Sheba Nails Vital Pedicure System includes five lush products for a luxurious spa pedicure service.
July 13, 2011
Essie’s Summer 2011 Collection is all about cheerful hues and fun, breezy colors inspired by the tropical climate of Brazil.
July 13, 2011
OPI appeals to the garden girls with its Nice Stems summer 2011 collection of charming flower-inspired pinks.
July 13, 2011
Christrio’s Gelacquers are available in 10 new shades, bringing the total count to over 60 gorgeous hues.
July 8, 2011
These brush-on top coats glide easily over polish, acrylics, and gels, and will add unparalleled sparkle to your clients’ nails.
July 7, 2011
Supercool Nail Tattoos apply easily to naked or polished nails.
July 18, 2011
Break rooms offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the salon. Here are a few great examples.
July 18, 2011
Think of “French manicure” as an umbrella term that covers a myriad of related looks. With all of these variations, you’re sure to find a French for every client.
July 1, 2011
Gathering top names in beauty, Premiere features a solid lineup of networking events, competitions, educational workshops, and more than 500 booths.
July 31, 2011
Each under $25, this ‘Color Continuum’ gives a quick glimpse at this glamorous color.
July 29, 2011
It’s OK to bring color to the office, but keep in mind a few simple rules.
July 28, 2011
Think about skin tone and which vibrant colors match best to achieve a wildly colored mani.
July 28, 2011
The warm months allow you to go a little wild with color swatches.
July 27, 2011
InStyle says that pedicures are a summer-season must.
July 26, 2011
From swirls to metallics and the fall fashion’s ‘plus-one’ design, these runway styles have hit Main Street.
July 26, 2011
The soak-off polishes can be removed without the salon.
July 25, 2011
An Allure poll online reported a low number of women going to the salon.
July 25, 2011
No time for an emergency salon nail fix? Try these.
July 24, 2011
Only natural tones and basic products are needed for the California sun.
July 22, 2011
The key to wearing bold polishes at the office: avoid clashing.
