Nails: Sarah Peterson, Rollo, Mo.
Model: Ashley Mayer
Photographer: Bobby Burger, Bobby’s Photography
February 14, 2012
I have bubbles in my acrylic. How do I stop this? Some clients have lifting around the eponychium area, even though I have sealed it. What am I doing wrong?
February 14, 2012
I am still having a problem with my edges when doing acrylics. I would like to just get it right so I am not touching the sides and the cuticle.
February 14, 2012
As round nails become increasingly popular, these pink-flavored nails should be a hit at any nail salon for Valentine’s Day .
February 14, 2012
The Gelish LED 18G is a scientifically engineered, precisely calibrated LED (Light Emitting Diode) light.
February 14, 2012
J&A USA’s new Lenox GS marks the company’s debut into the custom spa “build-out” spectrum of the industry with its new “Hard Roc” Glass.
February 13, 2012
OPI’s GelColors are easily applied like traditional nail lacquers and are flash LED UV-cured in a total of four minutes (almost four times faster than standard gels).
February 13, 2012
Jamie Hess of Valentine’s Salon & Day Spa in Greencastle, Pa., is seeing lots of clients who love to get neon nail polish on their toes.
February 2, 2012
Polished Day Spa takes advantage of lemons' brightening properties in this pedicure.
February 1, 2012
Especially perfect for Valentine's Day, this pedicure coats your client's feet in chocolately goodness.
January 17, 2012
Quick, convenient, and low-cost, Entity Beauty’s webinars are designed to give nail technicians an in-class experience from their own computers.
February 14, 2012
Are tattoos more accepted in today’s workplace? As members of the beauty industry, do you think it’s more accepted than in corporate America? We asked nail techs what they thought about visible tattoos at work and most of you told us it should be no big deal, but there seems to still be some stereotyping that comes along with that skin ink.
February 13, 2012
Hand & Nail Harmony has a new line of magnetic Gelish soak-off gels called Magneto.
February 10, 2012
Nail artist Tina Alberino falls in "love" with nail stamps.
February 9, 2012
Elongated M- and U-shapes create the handpainted lips on this design by Christina Culver.
February 8, 2012
A special delivery of nail art from Lorri Silvetre.
February 7, 2012
Katie Pfaff uses hot pink glitter acrylic to create this loveable French.
February 6, 2012
Gorgeous nails, good composition, and a photogenic reptile — those are what earned Rolla, Mo.-based nail tech Sarah Petersen a coveted spot on this issue’s cover.
February 3, 2012
Diane Self uses Nubar products to create this lovely design.
February 2, 2012
Mimi Nguyen jazzes up a traditional red nail.
January 27, 2012
Whether you’re looking to channel your inner tiger or complete a modern-day Picasso on a nail, It’s So Easy Stripe Rites come in handy.
January 27, 2012
OPI has relaunched the OPI Application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The updated app offers an easy, free way to browse and search over 200 OPI nail lacquer shades — now at faster speeds.
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 26, 2012
Definition: This is camouflage that’s actually meant to get you noticed. Instead of sticking to earth-tones like forest greens and browns, try camo patterns in bright colors or even pastels.
January 25, 2012
The theme of the 14th Nail Art Poland Championships was “Very Wild, Wild West.” The participants created whole scenes of Western cities on the models’ nails, and the three amazing winning designs are shown here.
January 25, 2012
I have a man on my books who wants a thin French polish on his toes, but for it to look natural what color do I do?
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
February 13, 2012
What’s the quickest way to a client’s heart? Is it through endearing nail tech personalities, attention to smile lines, or wham-bam Valentine’s Day salon specials?
February 7, 2012
Should the salon be closed on holidays (days when most clients have the day off work) and why?
February 6, 2012
Torrance, Calif.-based salon Gemist, owned by nail artist Meg Kaehler, incorporates Japanese-style services for customers, attracting an international clientele and those who favor nail art over nail maintenance.
February 3, 2012
Tucked inside and out of view, these salons seem to defy the first rule of business: location, location, location. How do salons succeed when they’re several stories up and out of sight?
February 1, 2012
NAILS is in the Valentine’s spirit, and so are many of our readers. As an ode to
all of the significant others out there — who help with housework and, importantly in the beauty profession, cope with crazy night and weekend schedules — here are some beauty professionals and their loved ones who make it all work.
February 1, 2012
Learning from its 3-year-old sister salon (Chi Nail Bar), the newly opened Ki Nail Bar in downtown Los Angeles reflects owner Fawn Ton’s experience in growing Chi, while making itself distinctive by targeting a different demographic.
January 31, 2012
Help your clients ditch the dull vacation souvenirs by offering trendy magnet sets that add a splash of color and personality to any file cabinet or household refrigerator. The witty graphics and modish images make these magnets attention-grabbing retail items.
January 31, 2012
Devonné Franks’ two careers couldn’t be more different. “Instead of making people feel good about themselves and look beautiful, I worry if I’m going to find something on their exam,” say Franks, who works as an MRI technologist in a hospital in Lima, Ohio, and also does nails at Shear Brilliance in Delphos.
January 30, 2012
The National Latino Cosmetology Association (NLCA) is a non-profit organization made up of beauty professionals, salons and spas, distributors, and manufacturers.
January 30, 2012
Chicago-based nail tech Amber Edwards was recently named nail director for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas. NAILS asked Edwards how she intends to make her mark at the salon.
January 30, 2012
As of January 1, 2012, PNI Worldwide is officially known as Americanails.
January 27, 2012
The 2011 Northwest Networking Retreat was an incredible success with a record 60 nail techs coming together October 14-17 on Vashon Island near Seattle.
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 25, 2012
NAILS editor Hannah Lee discusses the effect of the "nail polish index" and how your salon can get in on the action.
January 24, 2012
Mobile marketing for salons is a cost-effective way to build repeat business by keeping customers informed about the latest offers and any new services.
January 24, 2012
I’m opening a salon and plan on having retail. However I live in a city and have to be mindful of security. Any suggestions on how to avoid theft without keeping everything behind bars?
January 24, 2012
Retail Analysis & Coaching Tools for the Salon and Spa from Milady is a key tool to help you take your current retail sales and put them on the fast-track to becoming a larger share of your business.
January 24, 2012
The Semi-Precious Home Collection by The Amazing Stone Fragrance Corporation uses semi-precious gems to enhance candles, reed diffusers, room mists, hand soaps, and body oils — and the result is beautiful.
January 23, 2012
Set in a charming pink and brown classic Craftsman bungalow, Venice, Calif.’s Nitespa is enticing patrons with a new loyalty program called the Nitespa Society Membership.
February 14, 2012
The clear and dear friend that makes polish removal a snap, and acrylic and gel removal possible, is a bedrock for the nail industry.
February 14, 2012
Doug Schoon is a well-known chemist in the nail industry who has been instrumental in keeping nail techs, salon owners, and clients informed on important scientific findings regarding the nail industry.
February 10, 2012
Reflexology is a massage technique that is gaining popularity in salons. It differs from traditional massage by releasing pressure points instead of rubbing muscles.
January 31, 2012
Exfoliative keratolysis is a condition where the top layer of the skin perpetually peels due to a breakdown in the keratin that forms the epidermal tissue.
January 30, 2012
West Chester, Pa.-based Calista Grand Salon and Spa broke a Guinness World Record for most haircuts.
January 23, 2012
Nothing screams “unprofessional” louder than a station cluttered with stuff. Unclutter your manicure table and keep it clutter-free throughout the service.
January 23, 2012
Fish pedicures are unlikely to cause infection, according to a report released in October from the U.K.’s Health Protection Agency titled “Guidance on the Management of Public Health Risks from Fish Pedicures.”
January 23, 2012
Can artificial nails make a nail fungus infection even worse than it already is? I was approached by a new client who has had a nail fungus since she was an infant (she is now 19). She says no treatments have worked so she’d like to get enhancements. Is it OK for me to work on her nails?
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 23, 2012
When it turned out the nail and beauty products she used every day as a nail tech were making her sick, Sheila Fredriksen sought out healthy, holistic, and effective products to use instead. When she found nothing that fit the bill, she hired a chemist and together they created the Nontoxique line of hand and foot care products.
February 18, 2012
Donna Dewberry’s Big Book of Decorative Painting includes eight nail art step-by-steps.
February 17, 2012
CEO Gabriela Hernandez designed Bésame’s red-and-gold containers, which are made of gold-plated nickel.
February 14, 2012
J&A USA’s new Lenox GS marks the company’s debut into the custom spa “build-out” spectrum of the industry with its new “Hard Roc” Glass.
February 14, 2012
The Gelish LED 18G is a scientifically engineered, precisely calibrated LED (Light Emitting Diode) light.
February 29, 2012
Spring colors likewise reflect differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, soft muted tones, and fun-loving pastels.
February 16, 2012
The marbleizing nail art technique is so simple — just swirl colors together to make them look like the technique namesake of marbles — and so flexible.
February 13, 2012
Like finely-tuned sports cars, e-files are racing into the next generation of nail techs who are ready to buff, sand, and backfill like the best of them. Here’s a roundup of the top electric files on the market to get you up to speed.
February 10, 2012
The 2012 International Salon & Spa Expo Long Beach (ISSE Long Beach) saw an energetic crowd of over 40,000 beauty professionals (up slightly from 2011) from around the world attend the show.
February 6, 2012
Unleash your and your clients’ feisty sides with animal print-inspired nail art. With a stroke of your brush, a leopard can change its spots or a zebra can magically become rainbow-hued.
February 3, 2012
Turn passers-by into walk-in clients with a creative window display. Six salons share the displays that work for them.
February 29, 2012
Bazaar.com names high-shine metallic manicures one of the hottest beauty trends to try in 2012, according to the Harper's Bazaar February 2012 issue.
February 27, 2012
NYC-based DJ Harley Viera-Newton's nail painting ritual always starts with OPI Nail Envy because it contains protein and calcium to strengthen brittle nails.
February 24, 2012
Essie's Lapiz of Luxury — a cool blue shade — made it onto Marie Claire's February 2012 list of most wanted items under $100.
February 22, 2012
According to Glamour magazine's February 2012 issue, men prefer simple French manicures, while women are more likely to appreciate fingertips with interesting designs and nail art.
February 21, 2012
The February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar deems custom-designed Minx nail polish strips in silver a must-try trend.
February 20, 2012
For spring 2012, "it's all about using nail color as a fashion accessory," says Jan Arnold, founder of CND. And according to Glamour magazine's February 2012 issue, the hue of the moment is Carrot orange, like CND Colour in Electric Orange.
February 17, 2012
According to InStyle's February 2012 issue, Jennifer Hudson was spotted at a charity event in New York City wearing OPI's Dutch 'Ya Just Love OPI? nail lacquer.
February 16, 2012
InStyle's February 2012 issue reports that "statement nails" are having a major moment in today's fashion.
February 15, 2012
Teen Vogue's February 2012 issue suggested orange 3-D nails for winter.
February 14, 2012
Doug Schoon is a well-known chemist in the nail industry who has been instrumental in keeping nail techs, salon owners, and clients informed on important scientific findings regarding the nail industry.
February 14, 2012
Tweezerman's Slant Tweezers were listed in Lucky Magazine's February 2012 list of new (and neon!) beauty products for quality makeovers.
February 13, 2012
Nicki Minaj has two major beauty launches hitting stores, according to the February 2012 issue of Essence magazine.
February 10, 2012
According to Lucky magazine's February 2012 issue, celebrity nail tech Jenna Hipp and RBG owner Gina Carney collaborated on this line of four gorgeous neutrals called Nail Foundation. The nail stylist was on a quest to create the perfect nude shades and answered a few questions along the way.
February 9, 2012
After a successful Week at London Fashion Week, nail tech Pebbles Aikens was called upon to lead the Catwalk show for Joey Bevan at Britain & Irelands Next Top Model Live 2011.
February 6, 2012
Celebrity Nail Tech Lisa Logan has created six new nail designs currently featured in the February 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan.
February 3, 2012
Cosmopolitan, in its February 2012 issue, suggested that women try dousing their nails in crimson colors, such as Nicole by OPI's Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi.
February 1, 2012
According to Cosmopolitan, certain polish brands are starting to market lines catering to men. For example, EvolutionMan's lacquers have the tagline "for the no-nonsense rebel inside all of us."
