Nails: Jennifer Mather, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Traycee King
December 19, 2011
Will the new LED lamps work with regular UV gels such as IBD, CND, or Star Nail, or does it only cure hybrid gels such as Gelish, Shellac, Gellac and other soak-off gels?
December 19, 2011
HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps from Graham Professional Beauty Products were designed to be the easiest, most comfortable way to remove soak-off gel polish and acrylic.
December 19, 2011
OMI offers excellent quality and performance in its nail implements, using the latest technology and skillful workmanship of highly experienced craftsmen.
December 19, 2011
Angie Roman of Chicago shows how she makes these marbleized butterfly designs that have fluttered their way into becoming a client favorite.
November 23, 2011
Learn how to do December's cool textured cover.
November 22, 2011
EZNails Inc. announces the launch of Gella, a Pure Gel Polish that applies on natural nails like nail polish, wears for 14 days, and soaks off easy.
November 22, 2011
Bio Creative Labs’ Spa Organics Lemongrass and Green Tea pedicure line creates a fresh scented theme pedicure that will leave feet invigorated and smooth.
November 22, 2011
Kupa’s Safety Bit has a tapered barrel with a rounded tip for safety at the cuticle area.
November 21, 2011
Alfalfa Nails’ Gel Art gel polish apply like nail polish but cure to create an enhancement that stays on nails for almost two weeks.
November 15, 2011
Xstasy Esthetics uses Glo Girl Body Products to create this indulgent slice of heaven in a pedicure.
November 11, 2011
Salon owner Melodie Hand uses her own product line, dubbed Tickled Pink Bath Boutique, in this blissful berry-themed pedicure.
December 7, 2011
If you ever jealously eyed a calligraphy pen and thought it would be perfect for delicate swirls and thin lines in nail art, then you’ll be thrilled to try this newly released professional nail art pen.
December 6, 2011
When Headliners Salon in Las Vegas was chosen to be one of six salons to compete in the August 16 Bang Tuesdays! Hair Wars, salon owner Tzigane Osborne put together a team of experts to create a whole look — including nail tech Joy Yavenue of Nails by Joy in Henderson, Nev.
December 4, 2011
This design by Amanda Lenher uses rhinestones to its advantage.
December 3, 2011
This set of nail art is a true gift to the client!
December 2, 2011
Kimberly Harr handpaints a glittery holly onto nails.
December 1, 2011
Christmas ornaments don't have to just be for trees, says Enrestine Luke, with this nail art inspired by the holiday.
December 1, 2011
The rollers are filled with beads soaked in sophisticated, long-lasting essential oils, are made of recyclable material, and are completely manufactured in the United States.
November 30, 2011
As winter approaches, deck your clients out with this frostry nail art design by Brianne Minar.
November 29, 2011
Jade Sewell offers a feminine twist to animal print.
November 28, 2011
Definition: Lending a girlish romantic look to fashion, it refers to fabric that is folded over itself (usually multiple times) and secured.
November 28, 2011
A great retail item for clients’ at-home nail maintenance, the Nail Love cuticle and nail oil pen from IT Cosmetics is a well-packaged cuticle oil and cuticle pusher in one.
November 22, 2011
Cina Pro gets festive with its new Peppermint Party Nail Art Pens and Holiday Decals.
November 22, 2011
Who says feathers are just for hair (and, well, birds, of course)? Not resourceful nail techs, who adapt the feather hair extensions craze to nail extensions. Here’s how.
November 22, 2011
Kinetics introduces ICE, its new crackle-effect polish.
November 22, 2011
CND has a new collection of its Colour and Effects line for fall/winter 2011 called The Look.
November 22, 2011
OPI’s the Muppettes collection comes out in tandem with the new Muppets Movie release, and the mini-nail lacquers are named after four favorite Muppets.
November 22, 2011
This ceiling fixture is made of over 70 SpaRitual lacquer bottles.
November 22, 2011
Dashing Diva’s new DesignFX line is comprised of 36 unique nail appliqués that feature cutting edge nail art combined with high-end fashion.
November 21, 2011
In keeping with this holiday season, skilled nail tech and team Odyssey competitor Tammi Merritt shows how she uses pieces of broken Christmas ornaments to make shimmering and sparkling nail enhancements.
November 18, 2011
NAILS editor Hannah Lee remembers Steve Jobs and urges nail techs to take his 1997 "Think Different" ad campaign to heart.
December 2, 2011
Hand-sculpted from pumice stone, the “Healing Sole” by Natural Creations is the perfect shape and size to smooth rough feet and soften the skin.
December 2, 2011
Nail Polish Pens from Piggy Paint are great for the kiddies — or for anyone who wants the convenience of a polish pen.
December 2, 2011
Sometimes generic grocery store greeting cards just don’t cut it. This holiday season, try wowing customers by offering a variety of original and affordable boutique cards your clients haven’t seen before, and you’ll save them one more stop in their busy holiday schedule.
December 2, 2011
A salon owner, licensed cosmetology instructor, industry advocate, and president of Kassidy’s Salon Management Consulting Company, Ken Cassidy passed away in October, 2011.
November 30, 2011
It’s easy to be a mobile tech when the only challenge is packing your supplies and
driving to a client’s home, but what if you want a multi-service mobile spa? We spoke to women who made the plunge to find out how they got started.
November 30, 2011
Tara Deck, owner of home-based Tara Lea Esthetics in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada, built her own 3,600-square-foot, five-bedroom, ranch-style home on a beautiful five-acre lot.
November 29, 2011
Stampt is a smartphone-based loyalty card service that rewards frequent visitors.
November 29, 2011
Mobuyle enables nail techs to accept credit, debit, and gift card payments through their smartphones or mobile devices.
November 29, 2011
Those square barcodes designed to be read by smartphones, QR codes are really just a way to get a lot of information into a little bit of space.
November 28, 2011
Vagaro’s single-user and multi-user packages are designed for techs and salon owners who want to run their business from any computer with Internet access or from an iPhone/Android/iTouch/iPad.
November 28, 2011
The explosion of gel-polish means nail techs are busier than ever — and at the upscale Red Door Spas it means nail assistants are guaranteed a full day of soak-offs.
November 21, 2011
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, the winter holidays are a great time to bring joy and cheer to your salon.
November 21, 2011
Houston-based Polished Day Spa keeps customer service and creativity at the top of its priority list as owner Sharia Castillo expands the emergent spa’s already diverse menu.
November 18, 2011
Congratulations, it’s your salon. So how do you lead your little slice of heaven? Take our quiz to see how you stack up when there is a wrinkle in the plan.
November 18, 2011
In the small town of Redmond, Ore., this cozy salon in a converted house makes you feel like a neighbor just popping in to chat over some coffee.
November 14, 2011
What's the nicest thing a client has ever said to you?
November 28, 2011
I have a client who has “hooked nails” where they curve sharply downward in the shape of her fingers. If she has acrylics put on will it grow that way? Or grow straight? I’m not sure what she can wear for her nail condition.
November 28, 2011
Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld, founder of the Institute for Integrative Podiatric Medicine, suggests that toenail fungus in actually the result of an internal fungal infection.
November 28, 2011
A proprietary blend of citrus seed extracts, Citrusway Nail Solution is applied twice daily around and under the nail to combat darkened and discolored nails.
November 22, 2011
VB Cosmetics’ Cuticle Oil with Shea Butter is great to maintain healthy cuticles.
November 22, 2011
LCN’s Macadamia Nail Mask greatly improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture, and is applied over the eponychium and tips of fingers.
November 21, 2011
Common but painful, ingrown nails are often the result of poor care — and infection may follow.
November 21, 2011
Rehydrate dry hands this winter with the Repechage Anti-Aging Hand Treatment with Seaweed Treatment Mask.
November 18, 2011
The Nail Manufacturers’ Council offers nail professionals these basic tips to prevent or eliminate the injuries, pain, and discomfort sometimes associated with salon work. Working ergonomically can eliminate muscle strain, benefitting both your physical and psychological health.
November 18, 2011
Genadur is the first FDA-approved treatment to help strengthen fragile, brittle nails. According to manufacturer Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Genadur helps improve the condition with a once-daily brush-on application that may start showing results in as little as 14 days.
November 18, 2011
Inspired by NASA engineering, the EZ Back Zero Gravity Chair from Super Relax reclines fully to give the user the experience of floating on air.
November 18, 2011
Watch and listen while industry scientist Doug Schoon walks you through 10 episodes of the educational series “Doug Schoon’s Brain.”
December 27, 2011
NOSK was originally designed by top ear, nose, and throat specialists to provide a natural aid to allergy and asthma sufferers, but the tiny personal air filtration device is being adapted for the nail industry.
December 27, 2011
Nailite’s Gentle Gel has recently been reformulated to soak off the nail in less than 10 minutes.
December 27, 2011
If you’re looking for more detail and control with your nail art, check out It’s So Easy’s Stripe Rite polishes.
December 27, 2011
En Vogue has a new collection of nail art Swarovski crystals to complement its already popular nail art glitters.
December 27, 2011
NSI’s Attraction Discover Kit provides everything you need to give high-quality pink-and-white services.
December 27, 2011
OPI partners with platinum recording artist Nicki Minaj to launch this limited edition collection of nail lacquers that includes a new Shatter.
December 27, 2011
Continuum’s new Vantage chair combines comfort, elegance, and class into a great-looking pedicure chair.
December 27, 2011
Cácee’s Soap Spa Refreshments are thin slices of soap cut into the shape of leaves, flowers, and stars that dissolve in pedicure water to create a soothing and cleansing foot bath.
December 27, 2011
Nubar’s Jeans is a three-shade collection of blues inspired by traditional denim colors.
December 20, 2011
Hand Candies by the brand Bath by Riley are manicure scrubs that are individually-wrapped in candy wrappers.
December 19, 2011
OMI offers excellent quality and performance in its nail implements, using the latest technology and skillful workmanship of highly experienced craftsmen.
December 19, 2011
Celebrity nail tech Jenna Hipp teamed with RGB founder Gina Carney to create HIPPxRBG, a skin-tone specific, full coverage, all-nude nail color collection.
December 17, 2011
LaVaque’s new Thumb Palette is as brilliant as it is simple. It’s a rectangular stainless steel plate that’s connected to an adjustable ring, making it a portable hands-free nail art palette that’s easy to clean.
December 16, 2011
Starting this January, OPI GelColor will be available to salons nationwide. Unlike gel and polish hybrids, OPI’s formula is 100% gel, which lasts for a minimum of two to three weeks.
December 2, 2011
Hand-sculpted from pumice stone, the “Healing Sole” by Natural Creations is the perfect shape and size to smooth rough feet and soften the skin.
December 2, 2011
Nail Polish Pens from Piggy Paint are great for the kiddies — or for anyone who wants the convenience of a polish pen.
December 1, 2011
The rollers are filled with beads soaked in sophisticated, long-lasting essential oils, are made of recyclable material, and are completely manufactured in the United States.
December 27, 2011
Let the [Nail] Games Begin.
December 15, 2011
The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.
December 13, 2011
At a memorial service held on what would have been Tom Holcomb's 45th birthday, nail technicians and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a most unique individual.
December 30, 2011
Recently, long-lasting gel polish has gained a significant at-home appeal, according to Allure magazine's December 2011 Beauty Reporter. But does it last?
December 27, 2011
OPI's Shatter topcoat in gold was listed in Redbook Mag's December 2011 list of cute and fashionable things under $10.
December 26, 2011
According to Lucky magazine's December issue, the newest winter inspiration is green.
December 23, 2011
A foolproof and fast way to get glam for the holidays: shimmery nail polish.
December 22, 2011
According to Cosmopolitan's December 2011 issue, navy is the new black in nail-polish land. And it goes perfectly with blue-lined eyes and an indigo frock.
December 19, 2011
Allure magazine put together a collection of naughty and nice shades turning heads this December.
December 16, 2011
Beauty experts recommend using Tweezerman's slant tweezers in Signature Red to better apply individual false eyelashes.
December 15, 2011
Upshaw oversaw the expansive growth of a company that started with a small acrylic business and grew to the primary manufacturer of electric files for the professional nail industry.
December 14, 2011
Find out what InStyle magazine had to say about Half-Moon Manis.
December 12, 2011
Lucky magazine's December "Beauty Spy" reports that gold is in this holiday season.
December 10, 2011
For InStyle's December 2011 cover shoot, Amy Adams wore scarlet nail polish in Essie's Tomboy No More.
December 8, 2011
Glamour magazine issued a list of beauty do's and don'ts.
December 7, 2011
In Glamour's December 2011 issue, many beauty questions were answered, revealing some important information about women's facial hair maintenance.
December 5, 2011
Glamour magazine, in its December 2011 issue, recommends trying something bold this holiday season. Nail artist Kimmie Kyees gives tips on how to achieve extreme attention-grabbing nails as a way to celebrate.
December 2, 2011
SELF magazine is all about ruby nails for the 2011 holiday season, but the hold color makes mani mistakes super obvious. Learn how to prevent spots.
December 1, 2011
Cosmopolitan, in its December 2011 issue, had a brilliant idea. When nail tips start to chip, simply top tips with glitter-packed polish.
