Nails: Ruth Deruddere
Makeup: Rachid Mounadi
Photographer: Bart Albrech
Model: Maty Liesenborgs
December 28, 2011
LCN’s Urea 10% Foot series offers optimum care for very dry and sensitive skin. Known for its moisture-binding features, urea — or uric acid — is the main ingredient of the product line.
December 27, 2011
NSI’s Attraction Discover Kit provides everything you need to give high-quality pink-and-white services.
December 27, 2011
Forever French Nail Systems has come out with a new design for nail art using its colored acrylics and a touch of lace.
December 27, 2011
Nailite’s Gentle Gel has recently been reformulated to soak off the nail in less than 10 minutes.
December 27, 2011
I just started using gels. What is the best way to clean gel brushes?
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 21, 2011
Callus softeners are potent liquid formulas applied to heavy callus areas to soften them for more effective pedicure filing. So what exactly is in these softeners? Here’s a profile of three of the most common active ingredients in callus softeners today.
December 20, 2011
The NSI Polish Pro Accessory Collection includes six different finishes to change the appearance of any Polish Pro color. Become a nail “stylist” and create unlimited looks for your clients.
December 20, 2011
Named for its semblance to the feathers of a peacock, the Peacock Technique is a gel technique that enables artists to create a variety of different effects and expand their nail art creativity with minimal effort.
December 20, 2011
Warm up this winter with the irresistible aroma of Cuccio Naturalé’s Vanilla Bean & Sugar Body Butter and Scrub, Grapeseed Hand Anti-Oxidant Oil, and Deep Dermal Transforming Wrap.
December 17, 2011
Sōl Oasis makes a foot "pudding" with yogurt and buttermilk.
December 16, 2011
Maisie Dunbar uses her own product line, BluffaJo, to create this decadent buttery pedicure.
January 27, 2012
Tuong-Vy Nguyen double-loads her brush to create this floral design.
January 26, 2012
Natalia MacIntyre uses sparkly gels for this nail art design.
January 25, 2012
Nail artist Robert Nguyen lends his 3-D nail artistry to this month’s Lunar New Year-themed cover to help us welcome the Year of the Dragon.
January 25, 2012
April Frye shows how to handpaint a cupcake, complete with a cherry on top, onto a nail.
January 18, 2012
Serbian nail tech Igor Jović’s major at Belgrade University taught him a lot about stilettos, the popular feminine shoe shape that is. This college shoe design graduate now focuses his extraordinary artistic talents on stiletto nails instead.
January 17, 2012
Congratulations to Catherine Cote of Candy Nail Bar in Montreal. She won the nail award in the 23rd annual Contessas.
January 12, 2012
Katie Cazorla, reality TV star of TV Guide Network’s The Nail Files, posted photos of the seven unnamed polishes on the salon’s Facebook page, then had her fans suggest names.
January 9, 2012
To make these easy designs even easier for you, these nail artists have generously provided step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the videos at www.nailsmag.com/nailstv. (And that goes for the difficult designs too!)
January 5, 2012
Definition: High-shine metallic styles that look to be dripping wet are one of the season’s hottest crazes.
January 4, 2012
Oprah Winfrey made a 35-second video from her iPad that instantly changed the life of her longtime nail technician, Gloria L. Williams.
January 3, 2012
What’s your best advice for mobile techs on how to pack and travel with your nail polishes? And how do you decide what colors to bring?
January 3, 2012
When Jessica Hoel scouted the perfect place to open her nail studio in Belleville, Wash., she knew it would be a dream come true if the space could serve multiple functions — a gel nail studio, storage for the product line she distributes, a small classroom to teach, and a photo studio.
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
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
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
Nubar’s Jeans is a three-shade collection of blues inspired by traditional denim colors.
December 21, 2011
It’s that piece you can’t live without. That special pedicure chair that fits the contours of your back so perfectly well, or that communal nail bar where clients circle for quick chats, or even that snazzy retail shelf bringing in extra dollars every month. It’s the item that makes the greatest impact on your day, and here’s why you’re thankful for it.
December 20, 2011
Lori Pendergraft uses acrylic and acrylic paints to create this simple flower nail art design.
December 20, 2011
Hand Candies by the brand Bath by Riley are manicure scrubs that are individually-wrapped in candy wrappers.
December 19, 2011
As winter sets in, these snowflake nails by Michelle Gill are a great option for a seasonal nail art design.
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
Rhinestones are key to this nail art design by Rosa Vargas.
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 16, 2011
This interactive site allows you to try different combinations of colors and materials on the spa, guiding you to your perfect chair.
January 4, 2012
As retail remains an important source of revenue, nail salons are doing more and more to give their merchandise a boost. These seven nail techs have taken matters into their own hands, using a personal pastime — jewelry-making — as a selling point.
January 4, 2012
“We have just completed our first full year in business with Famous Names: What a ride it’s been!” says Jim Nordstrom, chairman of Famous Names, makers of Lumos.
January 4, 2012
Augusta, Ga.-based nail tech Kamisha Winfield believes all young girls deserve to be supported in their dreams and given a positive outlet to express their creativity.
January 3, 2012
Imagine having a receptionist working to grow nail salon clientele 24/7, costing less than a dollar per day. That’s how the folks at Genbook describe their online appointment scheduling software.
January 3, 2012
New hires should always be given a walk through the facility and taught proper salon protocol. Training is a lost art in today’s world because employers don’t feel they have the time or resources to do so, but a couple hours out of your schedule could make a world of difference to your staff and their output.
January 3, 2012
A touch of media training is just the thing to prepare you for your time in the spotlight.
January 3, 2012
Millie Haynam has released her “Take the Mystery Out of Marketing” strategies in an all new e-book.
January 3, 2012
Nail tech Leah Holst attributes her cake baking and decorating skills to heredity. “My love of baking started when I was really young,” says Holst, the owner of Luxe Spa in Harriston, Ontario, Canada, as well as ~Layers~ Cakes and Confections by Leah.
January 3, 2012
As nail professionals we all have a bad day now and then, heck even as humans that happens. But imagine if you had a challenge to live with every day that made your job more of a struggle — some might even call it a disability. Meet some nail professionals who take dedication to a career we all love to the next level just by going to work each day.
January 1, 2012
In a special guest column, salon owner, nail tech, and NAILS blogger Maggie Franklin urges more nail techs to share their knowledge with others.
January 1, 2012
NAILS’ student blogger LaTia Wilson visited Salon 4 in Rockville, Md., for a spa pedicure, and she left with enthusiasm for her newly chosen field and motivation to stay focused on becoming a nail tech.
December 28, 2011
I’m so tired of all of these cheap nail salons popping up all over the place. They are so disgusting inside. The tools and mani/pedi stations are never clean. How does one report them? I’m from Michigan and the state board doesn’t reply back to me. I’m very concerned about the other nail salons that follow the rules; it makes us all look bad. How can we stop them?
December 19, 2011
For our annual Reader-Written Issue, NAILS asked our readers: Who is your best "nail friend" (AKA another nail tech who you talk shop with)?
January 6, 2012
Paronychia is an infection that occurs when there is breakdown in the seal between the skin and the nail plate.
January 4, 2012
Every year, women are trafficked into the U.S. with the promise of a better life, but instead they find themselves sold as labor or sex slaves. It happens in every industry, including nail salons, massage parlors, and spas.
December 28, 2011
An alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish, Scotch Naturals WaterColors produces no noxious fumes or odors and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color without yellowing of the nails.
December 27, 2011
Label everything on your station. Containers for your tools should be labeled “clean” and “soiled.”
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.
January 27, 2012
The suede and leather boots with the warm and fuzzy interior have an innovative upgrade: a flap that folds down so clients can get their toenails polished.
January 26, 2012
Use this backdrop to create privacy between pedicure spas or to separate the waiting area from the rest of the salon
January 25, 2012
This centerpiece creates no odor and no soot, but, like certain types of candles, its oil can be used as a cuticle or massage oil on clients
January 23, 2012
A durable, high-quality indoor air purification system, the LightAir IonFlow 50 features a sleek and stylish design that would complement any salon or spa decor.
January 27, 2012
NAILS would like to salute all the masters of their craft who submitted entries to our annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest. Special congratulations go to Vaida Indrasiute-Stefanek of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., who took on Van Gogh and triumphed.
January 24, 2012
We saw tons of custom nail designs – created to specifically complement the presented garments. There were some fierce brights, inspired by the ’60s.
January 11, 2012
The 160 characters that your salon’s Twitter profile is granted as a description can really say it all. Here are 15 salons’ self-proclaimed first impressions. How does yours stack up?
January 10, 2012
Decorating these must-have items, such as disinfectant jars and trays, is a great way to get a customized look while also drawing clients’ attention to your focus on salon sanitation.
January 6, 2012
First there were a dozen finalists, now there’s one winner. Nail tech Ruth Deruddere of Belgium captured the most votes in this year’s Cover Tech Contest with her oh-so-lovely nail design that employs a water-marbling technique.
January 30, 2012
Rooney Mara, star of recently released film "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," was featured on the cover of Allure's January 2012 issue wearing Essie's nail polish in Power Clutch.
January 27, 2012
According to Marie Claire's January 2012 issue, an ethereal sea-nymph look has been spotted all over the runways. To "catch" on, try offering SpaRitual's Nail Lacquer in Ebb & Flow.
January 26, 2012
According to the January 2012 issue of Self Magazine, a surprising 82 percent of Self.com readers would wear a trendy snakeskin mani. Here are a few tips on how to achieve the look.
January 25, 2012
Lucky magazine's January 2012 issue shows readers how to give a successful self-adhesive nail wrap manicure.
January 23, 2012
InStyle magazine asked Jennifer Garner in its January 2012 issue about the most recent polish she tried.
January 19, 2012
According to a Jan. 17 press release, actresses Stacy Keibler and Laura Linney were spotted wearing new OPI polishes at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
January 18, 2012
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.
January 13, 2012
Lucky magazine's January 2012 Beauty Spy reports that red is one of the season's best shades. Whether for a manicure or pedicure, you can't go wrong with this classic color.
January 12, 2012
Nail appliqués are the newest Hollywood trend, according to a Jan. 12 press release. After the Hollywood premiere of upcoming film "Joyful Noise," actress Queen Latifah appeared on this morning's Today Show flashing Dashing Diva DesignFX Bling Appliqués in "Look, Don't Touch."
January 11, 2012
Lucky magazine, in its January 2012 issue, suggested turning a client's favorite outfit into a manicure. Elizabeth Monson, a Lucky blogger, was inspired by Prabal Gurung's pop-art floral blouse.
January 9, 2012
Teen Vogue named Nicole by OPI's Rainbow in the S-Kylie product number 10 on the magazine's "Ten Most Wanted" list of beauty products.
January 6, 2012
Teen Vogue, in its January 2012 issue, shares nail tips from the nail pros for creating runway-worthy manicures.
January 4, 2012
Cosmopolitan's January 2012 issue advocated the mismatched manicure as something readers should try.
January 3, 2012
First for Women magazine released two holiday-inspired manicures in their December 2011 issue that could dress up any outfit regardless of the season. Their compositions also help nails appear slimmer and longer.
January 2, 2012
To kick off the New Year, Cosmopolitan featured Galaxy Tips — a manicure created by nail pro Lisa Logan — in its January 2012 issue.
