Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz, Orange, Calif., ms-management agency LA
Polish Shown: CND Gold Chrome
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Ariel Paredes, Body Parts Models
June 28, 2012
Editor Hannah Lee finds that the perfect nail is impossible as well as subjective, but every nail tech should still strive for the best.
March 15, 2012
What makes the perfect nail? How do you define the picture-perfect acrylic pink-and-white sculpt? NAILS combined contributions from CND education materials, Young Nails’ Greg Salo, and former NAILS Top 25 competitor Lynn Lammers to help draft guidelines for the quintessential “perfect nail.”
March 15, 2012
This spring, cure your sugar cravings with Hand & Nail Harmony’s Gelish Candy Land, a collection chocked full of sweet temptations.
March 15, 2012
Enjoy a chip-free manicure with IBD’s Just Gel Polish.
March 15, 2012
Maxim-ize your pedicures with Maxim’s Pedi Redi Plus.
March 15, 2012
Butter up your clients with Cuccio’s new cuticle conditioning stick, also available with a retail counter display.
March 13, 2012
These green-sparkled toes feature both gel marbleizing as well as pressed green glitter to make for a fun-looking St. Patrick’s Day pedi.
March 13, 2012
CND’s UV-cured power polish Shellac adds excitement for both nail techs and customers alike.
February 22, 2012
Based on traditional Oriental medicine, Ki Nail Bar's Jade Stone Foot Treatment uses Jadience brand products, along with jade hot stones, to create a unique client experience.
February 16, 2012
Your client just might die from happiness during this apple-themed pedicure.
March 15, 2012
Backscratchers’ Divine Design Fimo Cane flowers are pre-sliced and come in a variety of colors to complement any nail design.
March 15, 2012
The Duri Cosmetics Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is aptly named Keep Your Options Open to match the easy-going flow of the coming seasons.
March 15, 2012
Alfalfa Nail Supply has a new collection for its Beyond Nail Enamel color polishes.
March 15, 2012
Zoya’s new Fleck Effect Nail Glazes for spring 2012 give nails a sparkly glam effect with polishes that can be layered to create a variety of looks.
March 15, 2012
CND has new Shellac colors for spring 2012.
March 15, 2012
CrocoFever from LCN is a top coat similar to shatter, but it breaks up along lines that are designed to imitate the look of a crocodile-like leather handbag.
March 13, 2012
NailGrafx by Sha-Nail Japan is a new product of delicate, photo-quality prints that fit and conform to nail surfaces with no wrinkles to make interesting and easy nail art designs.
March 5, 2012
The results are in from the 2011 Strut Your Stuff Nail Art and Enhancement Contest, sponsored by WWWeb Services and BeautyTech.com.
February 29, 2012
For spring 2012 designers are inspired by diverse influences, showcasing a range of styles and lifestyles — from free and playful to light and breezy, plus contemporary classics.
February 28, 2012
Follow Stephanie Berry's St. Patrick's Day rainbow to nail art gold.
February 27, 2012
Cassi Banning creates a French that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
February 26, 2012
Decals enhance this St. Patrick's Day-themed design by Rosa Vargas.
February 24, 2012
This festive St. Patrick's Day design was created by Jade Sewell.
February 24, 2012
How often should a salon tweak its interior design look (little things like switching out the throw pillows, the posters on the wall, or moving around furniture)? I really like my salon’s overall feel, and I’m not sure if I should tweak things to “keep it fresh” or if I should leave well enough alone.
February 23, 2012
Joanne Millar uses enVogue products to create this animal print design.
February 23, 2012
What is the best acrylic powder to do intricate roses with (a powder that does not get hard quickly)? Also, what’s the best type of acrylic brush to do these intricate designs?
February 22, 2012
Christie Gibson provides both a printable step-by-step and a video for this gorgeous blue nail art design.
February 22, 2012
Launched in September 2011, El Salonsito (Spanish for “small salon”) showcases the work of Ami Vega, a nail artist whose art is inspired by various genres from high-end fashion to street artists such as Keith Haring.
February 22, 2012
I’m looking for a manufacturer that sells T-shirts for nail techs with bling. Can you help me?
February 18, 2012
Donna Dewberry’s Big Book of Decorative Painting includes eight nail art step-by-steps.
February 15, 2012
Put your solid-colored nail file down for a few minutes to peruse these adorable decorated options.
June 28, 2012
The bohemian beach town of Tulum, Mexico isn’t exactly known for its salon services. But MayaSpa Wellness Center had manicures and pedicures on its salon menu so I decided to give it a try.
March 13, 2012
Sometimes the most painful mistakes you make, turn out to be experiences you learn the most from.
March 13, 2012
A nail artist can exist in the most unlikely of places, and though NAILS keeps its attention focused on licensed nail professionals, this unlikely non-licensed nail artist has become a fan-favorite for his polish company employer.
March 8, 2012
With April showers approaching, everyone needs a good umbrella. This season, help your clients stay dry … without sacrificing style. These trendy umbrella brands merge functionality with fashion, and offer customized products for promotional purposes too.
March 7, 2012
Ask a nail student what she thinks about touching strangers’ feet and you’re likely to get a grimace. But somehow, as their careers progress, most nail techs learn to love feet. We asked a group of techs who specialize in pedicures to tell us how their love affair with feet began and what they do that’s so special.
March 7, 2012
“I never wanted to be in a job that would have me confined to an office pushing paper,” says Jenny Constantine, owner of a mobile nail service called Junique Nails, based in Diego Martin, Trinidad. That’s also one of the reasons behind her other career choice: police officer.
March 7, 2012
With two salons, a licensed “concept,” and a third spa in the works, salon owner Cindy Huynh is leaving her tropical mark on Texas. Isle Pedi Spa’s design and services are as interesting as they are original.
March 5, 2012
Navigating the ins and outs of a simple act of hospitality could leave you dizzy and confused. Before you stock the mini bar or reach for a cold one for a client, double-check your state and local regulations.
March 5, 2012
If you have the courage, determination, and resolve to open your own business you definitely possess an entrepreneurial mindset, says nail industry success coach Trish Rock
March 5, 2012
On Sunday November 13, 2011, 70 nail professionals gathered in London, Ontario, Canada, for the third-annual CNTC Networking Event.
March 5, 2012
Amy Davis recently founded NEMCEA, the Nails, Esthetics, Massage & Cosmetology Employment Agency.
March 5, 2012
NAILS’ own contributing editor Erin Snyder Dixon was one of 50 lucky @NASA Twitter followers to be selected to participate in the NASAtweetup on November 8 hosted by NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.
March 1, 2012
The bohemian beach town of Tulum, Mexico isn’t exactly known for its salon services. But MayaSpa Wellness Center had manicures and pedicures on its salon menu so I decided to give it a try.
February 23, 2012
Super-Charge Your Staff Meetings: 52 Ways to Create Fun, Meaningful, Memorable Meetings That Your Employees Will Love offers fun, innovative ways to get your meetings started and get your team working together to achieve significant goals for the salon.
February 22, 2012
Save time and win more customers with 24/7 online booking.
February 22, 2012
In the book, Lies Salon Owners Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free, Lok, a salon owner, and Richoux, a marketing coach, set out to debunk the seven lies they claim are holding salon owners back.
February 22, 2012
Sometimes a new service or a new tech just isn’t ready for primetime. That’s why Audra Senkus and Gabrielle Ophals developed the concept of “The Beauty Collective” at their New York City-based salon Eve.
February 22, 2012
FastBusinessInsurance.com, a web portal specializing in small business insurance owned by Sadler & Company, now offers nail salon insurance policy quotes in all 50 states.
February 17, 2012
CEO Gabriela Hernandez designed Bésame’s red-and-gold containers, which are made of gold-plated nickel.
February 16, 2012
What’s better in the salon: small private rooms that are one-on-one or a room with multiple stations so people can interact with each other?
March 15, 2012
Dermelect’s Resurface Stem Cell Reconstructing Serum is a skin-perfecting system that utilizes extracted stem cells of the Swiss Alpine Rose.
March 14, 2012
With most gel and acrylic systems, a bonder or primer is applied to the natural nail first to increase adhesion for the enhancement.
March 7, 2012
Familiar to nail techs because it can turn clients’ nails green, pseudomonas is a common bacteria that thrives in many environments.
February 23, 2012
As an avid supporter of ethical treatment for animals and the manufacturer of a cruelty-free line of spa products, Cuccio Naturalé has donated gift baskets to support the efforts of the Bunny Luv Rabbit Resource Center in Van Nuys, Calif., and has helped save the lives of hundreds of rabbits.
February 22, 2012
I just learned that I am allergic to acrylates. Are there any artificial nail products/techniques that do not have acrylates as an ingredient?
February 22, 2012
Dr. Danzeisen and his partners developed Nourish, a line of enriched, anti-fungal nail lacquers and a nail treatment.
February 22, 2012
Clean your station after each customer. No exceptions.
February 21, 2012
The RaisEase rest was designed by veteran nail tech Jan Siegel to use with her own pedicure clients.
February 21, 2012
This is a perfect time for your salon or spa to become a recycling resource for small items such as batteries or cell phones.
February 21, 2012
I have noticed lately that there are monomers on the market that claim to be universal. Is there really a monomer that can be used with any acrylic system and have the product cure to the durability it should?
March 22, 2012
Created by Tweezerman in a partnership with Harajuku Lovers (musician Gwen Stefani’s fashion brand), these files are perfect for clients to pop into their pockets or purses to fix any chips, snags, or breaks on the spot.
March 15, 2012
The Duri Cosmetics Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is aptly named Keep Your Options Open to match the easy-going flow of the coming seasons.
March 15, 2012
Maxim-ize your pedicures with Maxim’s Pedi Redi Plus.
March 15, 2012
This spring, cure your sugar cravings with Hand & Nail Harmony’s Gelish Candy Land, a collection chocked full of sweet temptations.
March 15, 2012
Enjoy a chip-free manicure with IBD’s Just Gel Polish.
March 15, 2012
Backscratchers’ Divine Design Fimo Cane flowers are pre-sliced and come in a variety of colors to complement any nail design.
March 15, 2012
Alfalfa Nail Supply has a new collection for its Beyond Nail Enamel color polishes.
March 15, 2012
Fōm is a useful foam product designed for manicurists, so much so that the company says the name is an acronym for “friends of manicurists.”
March 15, 2012
Butter up your clients with Cuccio’s new cuticle conditioning stick, also available with a retail counter display.
March 15, 2012
Zoya’s new Fleck Effect Nail Glazes for spring 2012 give nails a sparkly glam effect with polishes that can be layered to create a variety of looks.
March 15, 2012
CND has new Shellac colors for spring 2012.
March 15, 2012
Dermelect’s Resurface Stem Cell Reconstructing Serum is a skin-perfecting system that utilizes extracted stem cells of the Swiss Alpine Rose.
March 15, 2012
CrocoFever from LCN is a top coat similar to shatter, but it breaks up along lines that are designed to imitate the look of a crocodile-like leather handbag.
March 12, 2012
Scandle has expanded its commitment to providing eco-friendly products through the introduction of sustainable and fair-trade beauty accessories and other spa treats.
March 23, 2012
On March 3-5, Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) invited the entire salon industry to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.
March 21, 2012
NAILS asked America's Beauty Show 2012 attendees: What's in your shopping bag?
March 16, 2012
ROB|B Salon has earned the distinction of being the first-ever nail salon to be certified as environmentally and energy-efficient by the U.S. Green Building Council.
March 9, 2012
The winner of NAILS’ 2012 Nail Mural Contest pays homage to some of our era’s greatest musicians. Check out the detail in this hand-painted mural by Robert Nguyen and in these other impressive entries.
March 5, 2012
Nail artists created fantasy works of art using a combination of professional nail products in the Multimedia Nail Art competition at the 6th Global Nail Cup held in Seoul, Korea.
March 5, 2012
The international judges of the 6th Global Nail Cup presented awards and tropies to the winners.
March 1, 2012
Showcasing this season’s bright and bold color choices, we don’t think it’s safe to bet on black — or red.
March 30, 2012
One of Pantone's popular new spring shades is Tangerine Tango, according to Self magazine's March 2012 issue.
March 29, 2012
Self Magazine, in is March 2012 issue, urges readers to break out of their polish rut and experiment with a multicolored mani for Spring.
March 27, 2012
Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of InStyle's March 2012 issue wearing Essie's Rock Candy. The polish was applied by celebrity nail tech Denise Knoll.
March 26, 2012
The beauty experts are spotting futuristic fashion on the runways this spring, according to the March 2012 issue of Marie Claire.
March 23, 2012
According to Allure magazine's March 2012 Beauty Reporter, green is the color of the moment.
March 23, 2012
Nail polish can sometimes go to waste if the entire bottle isn't utilized in time. However, Cosmopolitan, in its March 2012 issue, has a solution to this problem.
March 22, 2012
Glamour Magazine's March 2012 issue reports all shades of green — including aqua and blue — to be the hot hue for spring.
March 20, 2012
As soft pastels are on the rise this spring, Harper's Bazaar's March 2012 names OPI's Pink Friday a perfect shade to compliment the trend.
March 18, 2012
In Harper's Bazaar's March 2012 Beauty Diaries, 29-year-old swimwear designer Margherita Maccapani Missoni shared her polishing habits with readers.
March 17, 2012
In Redbook Magazine's March 2012 issue, the must-try mani of the month is a shimmery lilac.
March 16, 2012
New York City-based celebrity make-up artist Andrew Sotomayor shares his favorite beauty products in Marie Claire's March 2012 issue.
March 15, 2012
Harper's Bazaar's March 2012 issue brings to light a few burgeoning nail trends for Spring.
March 12, 2012
InStyle magazine's March 2012 issue featured Kate Hudson's "My Must List," which featured all of her warm weather must-haves.
March 8, 2012
In InStyle's March 2012 issue, editors reported being obsessed with the color fuchsia.
March 5, 2012
Sea foam, bright mint and neon meringue are just a few of the electrifying colors for this spring, says Lucky magazine's March 2012 issue.
March 1, 2012
Elle Magazine, in its March 2012 issue, shares with readers some of its favorite shades from this year's Nee York Fashion Week.
