Nails: MaeLing Parrish, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Hand and Nail Harmony dean of education
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Joline Towers, Body Parts Models
October 30, 2012
Is it okay to use cuticle oil during a nail enhancement? Will it cause lifting?
October 30, 2012
Build 3-D nail art designs using Beautiful Nails by Kupa’s Artfinity 3-D Acrylic Fall Color Collection and Artfinity 3-D Sculpting Brush. Finish off with UV Phoria Top Gel and cure for two minutes for a great design.
October 30, 2012
ProBeauty Tools has a new Beauty Spatula specially designed to retrieve trapped beauty product from the bottom of the bottle containers.
October 3, 2012
LeChat’s Perfect Match Gel-Polish applies like nail polish but wears like gel.
October 1, 2012
Inspired by artist Dale Chihuly’s sculptural glass works (particularly the ceiling piece Fiori di Como in Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel and Casino) we asked Columbus, Ohio-based nail tech MaeLing Parrish to recreate the design for this month’s cover model.
September 26, 2012
Misk Nail Spa in Instanbul, Turkey, uses its own custom magnolia-scented products in this floral manicure.
September 25, 2012
Your clients will be saying "Pretty please, with a cherry on top" for this Sugar on Top manicure by Savvy Chic Nail Cottage.
September 17, 2012
How can I avoid the dreaded heat spikes with gels?
September 17, 2012
I have so many nail clients who say gel nails thin out their nails. Is this true? When I do a fill, I don’t get right down to their natural nail, unless it has lifted. I always leave as much of the gel on their nail as I can, to protect their natural nail. So, can you tell me, if in fact gel nails thin out their natural nails?
October 30, 2012
The Bling Collection from The House Of Simone has a new nail polish line featuring blinged out caps with small lights so you can do nails even in the dark.
October 30, 2012
Bundle Monster has special nail art stamping plates for Halloween that let you create fun and easy nail art.
September 24, 2012
Black and orange acrylic, plus some acrylic paints, create this scary design by Jade Sewell.
September 23, 2012
Meryl Hayton uses Nubar gel-polish, plus some bullion beads, to create this sharp design.
September 22, 2012
This simple nail art design by Sara Khalaf packs a fruity punch.
September 21, 2012
Embed crushed shells and fimo clay slices into orange acrylic to create this fun design by Lorri Silvestre.
September 20, 2012
This pink and red design is perfect for Valentine's Day or year-round.
September 19, 2012
Make your clients happy with this nail art design by Oanh Le.
September 19, 2012
Celebrate the lives of the dearly departed with OPI’s festive Dia de los Muertos-inspired shades.
September 16, 2012
Woven fabric featuring a short dense pile that lends it a distinctive textured feel.
September 14, 2012
This fall, Marilyn Monroe's iconic style will be translated into a series of a nail salons.
September 13, 2012
Keep Omega Labs’ Nail Art Striper Brushes on hand for making astonishing nail art designs.
September 13, 2012
If none of the vendors could get the plushness of the pedicure chairs correct, then Belava would figure out a way to do it themselves.
September 4, 2012
With October being breast cancer awareness month, Thao Nguyen, an educator for Hand & Nail Harmony, came up with this simple yet emotive design focused around the iconic pink ribbon logo.
October 8, 2012
Reserve a corner of your boutique for a few fashionable, spooky, or just plain charming Halloween items in celebration of the autumn season. Or better yet, adorn your salon with these festive decorations, and let customers know they’re for sale. Don’t forget to leave them out for Thanksgiving, too!
October 8, 2012
“I got involved with coaching by being the parent of a boxer,” says Holly Gregson, owner of Monarch Nails in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and head coach for Razor’s Edge Boxing Club, which she runs with her husband.
October 8, 2012
Stay Polished Nail Boutique, a nails-only salon, retains customers with personalized hour-long treatments and perfected product application systems. By staying current with the latest gel-polish trends, the salon preserves its status as a “go-to” salon in La Jolla, Calif.
September 25, 2012
Back from a trip to Las Vegas, NAILS’ managing editor brings you advice on stocking your salon’s shelves, maximizing your space, and how to entice customers to buy.
September 22, 2012
Do you ever know which way you’re supposed to go, but keep hoping to find an alternate — and easier — route? Learn how to stay on course from techs who have been down this road before.
September 22, 2012
Is it really possible to have your ideal client sitting in your chair consistently? The answer is a resounding yes. You can choose your own clients, while turning your existing clients into your ideal.
September 21, 2012
“The five rules that I live by whether it be a day of business or a day of pleasure seem to work best when combined with a life based on human integrity,” says Lance Lehne, owner of Lucca Nail Spa in Ocean Shores, Wash., and author of The Nail Tech’s Survival Guide: The 10 Step Handbook to Becoming a Million Dollar Nail Technician.
September 21, 2012
Now in its fifth year, the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies has dropped the word “networking” from its title and turned into a full-fledged tradeshow. Taking place this year at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Sunday, June 24, the event hosted 27 nail companies, more than 50 educators, several company owners, and 200 nail tech attendees.
September 21, 2012
Consumers are spending like crazy on polish — are you getting your fair share of this growing market?
September 21, 2012
It’s not just the spa-like atmosphere at Long Island’s Nail & Skin Institute that makes the school unique. Its financial aid program allows students to receive Title IV funding through the U.S. Department of Education.
September 21, 2012
World champion nail artist, educator, author, and licensed nail tech Alisha Rimando Botero has joined Artistic Nail Design as executive vice president and creative director.
September 21, 2012
No detail was overlooked at Essie’s first-ever flagship salon, which opened in June at the newly renovated Samuel Shriqui Salon on 65th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City.
September 18, 2012
“Commission encourages an ‘I/me’ culture. Team-based pay encourages a ‘we/us/the team/the customer/the company’ culture,” says Neil Ducoff, founder and CEO of Strategies.
September 18, 2012
With so many social media outlets at your fingertips, it’s easy to market yourself these days. But you still need a plan — and it needs to be a good one. Industry coach and consultant Bryan Durocher of Durocher Enterprises offers the following bits of wisdom to make sure you’re not just spinning your wheels.
September 18, 2012
I am putting together a website for my salon. I’ve seen some sites that have client testimonial pages. Is it a good idea to include one on my site or is it kind of old-fashioned? Don’t people go to review websites like Yelp anyway?
September 18, 2012
Millie Haynam, a small business strategist, trainer, speaker, and writer with more than 30 years of beauty industry experience shares her knowledge in a new book.
September 18, 2012
Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.
September 18, 2012
Insurer Hiscox USA has expanded its professional liability and general liability policies to nail and beauty professionals.
October 8, 2012
Onychorrhexis describes the thinning and longitudinal ridging that often accompanies brittle nails.
September 21, 2012
During the first year of its partnership with the breast cancer charity, Sally Beauty Holdings raised over $1.3 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
September 17, 2012
Be sure to download “Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures,” a recently released 20-page booklet created by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
September 17, 2012
Gloves In A Bottle is a shielding lotion — it bonds with the outer layer of your skin and helps lock in your natural oils and moisture.
September 17, 2012
The 25-minute Gait Analysis service at Canyon Ranch includes video analysis of a person’s gait by a foot expert using a specially equipped treadmill, and a precise, computerized assessment of the biomechanics of the feet as she walks across an orthotics mat.
September 17, 2012
Famous Names’ Dadi’Oil absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply, enhancing flexibility and preventing nail brittleness.
October 31, 2012
This I <3 My Nails oval sticker from Kami Nails is a great way to promote your business.
October 30, 2012
ProBeauty Tools has a new Beauty Spatula specially designed to retrieve trapped beauty product from the bottom of the bottle containers.
October 30, 2012
The Bling Collection from The House Of Simone has a new nail polish line featuring blinged out caps with small lights so you can do nails even in the dark.
October 30, 2012
Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley has added sporty and graphic prints to this year’s designer series collection for Tweezerman, bringing her colorful chic aesthetic to the beauty tools.
October 7, 2012
The gel-polishes go on quickly and evenly with a traditional polish-like brush-on application.
October 7, 2012
The Vantage + by Continuum features a chemical resistant acrylic basin, NoPipe jet technology, and a beautiful and durable wood grain Formica arch.
October 7, 2012
Dashing Diva’s French Tipped tips provide textbook-French looks quickly and easily.
October 7, 2012
Barbicide kills fungus and germs and protects against diseases.
October 7, 2012
Duri Cosmetics has over 200 sophisticated, fun shades to give your clients more options than ever.
October 6, 2012
AmericaNails’ LightSpeed is a versatile soak-off gel polish system that will cure under traditional UV lamps in minutes and under the Lightspeed LED Lamp in a matter of seconds.
October 6, 2012
Akzéntz’s Luxio soak-off gels come in polish-like bottles and brush on easily like polish, while soaking off in 10 minutes.
October 6, 2012
Entity’s Rainforest Pedicure Kit uses rich nutrients, exotic ingredients, and curative energies to revitalize skin as well as the soul.
October 6, 2012
Naturally Clean by Essie is a complete nail care system that safely cleanses hands and nails while restoring hydration with essential oils and natural botanical ingredients.
October 5, 2012
The ElleSpa comes standard with a full body back massage and vibration massage in the bottom seat cushion, as well as a durable steel support frame in the base and pop-up trays for manicure service or beverage placement.
October 5, 2012
GELeration works great for both manicures and pedicures, cures quickly in LED and UV lights, and goes on easily.
October 5, 2012
It features a box joint with cobalt stainless steel and is available in gold or satin finish and single or double spring with a 5-mm. jaw.
October 5, 2012
This no-plumb Pedicure Tub features three levels of soothing vibration and two levels of relaxing heat.
October 5, 2012
The new sizes help you maintain a well-stocked backbar for all your butter blend enthusiasts.
October 5, 2012
Gelish Color Gels apply like polish, with a twist cap and applicator, but are cured in a lamp like gels.
October 5, 2012
This e-file delivers incredible speed and power, and not having a cord makes it easy for techs to take this file with them wherever they go.
October 5, 2012
The lacquers are free of DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde and come in a variety of colors, with new lines coming out every season.
October 5, 2012
“Score” is packed with illustrations to help students visually see the techniques required to pass the California State Board Exams
October 5, 2012
The kit is equipped with enough Young Nails products to create 50 sets of acrylic nails.
October 5, 2012
The Intro Kit includes six bestselling GelColor shades, as well as everything needed to start services
October 5, 2012
The NSI Balance UV Gel Professional Kit features every tool a student needs to grow into the professional level.
October 5, 2012
The kit includes Kikr Spray, Stikr Brush-On, Fiberglass Strip, Silk Strip, Hygienic Elegance Antibacterial Cleanser Wash, Neat & Tidy Sample, Nail Tip Sample (20 count), a 3-Way Mini File & Buffer, Orange Wood Stick Cuticle Pusher, and instructions.
October 4, 2012
The Kit includes three Perfect Match LED and UV Soak Off Gel-Polish colors, a High-Gloss Top Gel Sealer, Ultra-Thin Varnish Base Gel, tutorial DVD, a Gel Curing Light, six pre-soaked remover pads, and aluminum foil.
October 4, 2012
This kit comes with everything you need to apply acrylic nails including a how-to DVD, Liquid Mojo EMA and Odorless liquids, Peace Prep, Love Primer, and Harmony Cuticle Oil.
October 4, 2012
Star Pro contains a wide range of specialty products such as acrylics, gels, soak-off gels, universal top coats, nail tips, pedicure slippers, sundries, brushes, boards, and blocks.
October 4, 2012
SuperNail’s ProGel Starter Kit comes complete with six ProGel Polish Colors, ProGel Base Coat, ProGel Top Coat, 20 appointment cards, tent card, and instructional DVD.
October 4, 2012
EzFlow’s TruGel Starter Kit comes complete with TruGel Base Coat, TruGel Top Coat, six Gel Colors, Cuticle Pusher, tent card, TruGel How-To DVD, and appointment cards (20 pack).
October 4, 2012
The ibd Just Gel Polish Starter Kit comes complete with a base coat, top coat, six shades of Just Gel Polish, a cuticle pusher, tent card, appointment cards, and an instructional DVD.
October 19, 2012
From titanium-coated pterygium takers to stainless steel safety tweezers, the implements used by nail techs on a daily basis are of finely tuned designs that make for precise applications every time. Here are some of the toughest, most durable implements from some of your favorite nail manufacturers.
October 31, 2012
At just 12 years old, Alanna J. Wall and her group of volunteers have banded together to put some polish in the lives of those who need it most.
October 30, 2012
Glamour magazine interviewed the CEO and cofounder of dress rental company Rent the Runway, Jenn Hyman, about her nails.
October 29, 2012
Harper's Bazaar's October 2012 issue turned fashion's hottest fall color combo — black and white — into a manicure.
October 26, 2012
Allure's October 2012 issue said that the color of the moment is iridescence. These iridescent hues contain minerals that reflect shades of blue, gold, and green depending on how they catch the light and are perfect for fall.
October 25, 2012
InStyle magazine asked readers hard-hitting questions about their mani/pedi service.
October 24, 2012
Paying hommage to its Culture of Color, OPI has launched its first-ever branded international short film. Featuring French DJ C2C's "Down the Road", the video features a surrealistic dance-off between four female dancers and a Thoroughbred horse, trained by equestrian stuntmaster Mario Luraschi.
October 24, 2012
This month, Glamour magazine named OPI the best nail polish brand from a specialty store or salon
October 23, 2012
Glamour magazine names Lithuania athlete Ruta Meilutyte's nails the best from the 2012 London Olympics.
October 22, 2012
OPI teamed up with Houghton Bride to create a manicure with a twist.
October 22, 2012
Six noteable nail salons were hand-picked by InStyle's editors and featured in the magazine's 2012 Ultimate Beauty Black Book.
October 21, 2012
Gold colored polishes as well as polish containing actual gold are making headlines, according to Harper's Bazaar.
October 19, 2012
Allure magazine put together a list of polishes, special effect polishes, basecoats, topcoats, cuticle creams, and nail polish removers that they consider to be "superior."
October 18, 2012
Both Ebony and GENLUX recently featured Gelish manicures on their cover girls.
October 18, 2012
Lucky magazine's October 2012 issue recommends a slew of brown polishes to grace clients fingertips this fall.
October 16, 2012
Blake Lively listed OPI's Road House Blues and No Room for the Blues as two of her beauty must-haves.
October 15, 2012
Self Magazine featured five hot new nail art ideas that can be achieved simply with decals.
October 11, 2012
Marie Claire tells readers how to look their best on Dia De Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that translates as "day of the dead."
October 9, 2012
Find out how to be featured on Self magazine's nail board on Pinterest. The magazine will also be giving away 1,250 free polishes.
October 8, 2012
Essence magazine's October 2012 issue featured three essential tips for making manicures or pedicures pop.
October 4, 2012
InStyle magazine just launched a mani-pedi section on their website, covering celebrity trends and how-to videos as well as polish recommendations. The growing obsession with all thing nails is pretty hard to miss!
October 3, 2012
Shape magazine's October 2012 featured a collection of trendy brands that help promote breast cancer awareness and fund research.
October 1, 2012
Two of Cosmopolitan magazine's Cosmo Beauty Awards went to polish brands OPI and Essie.
