Nails: MaeLing Parrish, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Hand and Nail Harmony Dean of Education
Photographer: Vu Ong
Model: Joline Towers, Body Parts Models
March 21, 2013
With the biggest problem being inadequate soak-off times and nail damage during subsequent forced gel removal, there are some things you can do to help expedite the soak-off process without compromising effectiveness.
March 21, 2013
The great windfall of revenue soak-off gel-polishes have brought to salons has become endangered by a rash of improper removal techniques that are leaving clients unsatisfied with their results — and they’re telling their friends about it.
December 17, 2012
Kupa has a new look at www.kupainc.com.
December 14, 2012
Acquaint yourself with the benefits of LaPalm Gel II by visiting its redesigned website at www.geltwo.com.
December 4, 2012
This festive design by Tina Alberino is perfect for December.
December 3, 2012
Colored acrylic creates the vibrant red hollies in this holiday design.
December 2, 2012
Varied rhinestone sizes adds interest to this design by Sara Khalaf.
December 1, 2012
Brie Minar uses a sponge to apply the faded background of this winter design.
November 30, 2012
Colored acrylic, plus acrylic paint, creates this winter-perfect design from Jade Sewell.
November 30, 2012
With a growing number of choices, you have to work hard to stand out from the competition and bring your salon’s brand to life. The good news is that creativity trumps dollars every time! A retail design firm shares its advice for how to adapt.
November 29, 2012
Contrasting colors make this bow by Jazmine Nguyen really pop.
November 28, 2012
I’m planning my business, and I love the idea of copper bowls for pedicures. But I’m not sure I’m understanding how they would work. Would you use the bowl alone, or would it have to sit atop a fixture? How would a client prop her feet so that the service can be performed?
November 28, 2012
What should I wear to a tradeshow?
November 27, 2012
A counter movement to the recessionista fashion trends, these are gilded and heavily ornamented designs.
November 21, 2012
Up your business by coordinating nails with your clients’ other accessories.
November 21, 2012
With more than 17 color options, the towels can blend in perfectly with any design scheme.
November 16, 2012
Your clients will be spellbound watching the light reflect off these polishes in different ways. Layla
November 16, 2012
The House of Rush's glamorous design includes a custom wallcovering of newspaper clippings and reviews of this full-service salon.
December 18, 2012
“Long gone are the days of big burly monkeys working the club doors. I’m 5-foot-3-inches tall and can do the same job as a 7-foot giant,” says Anthea Thomas, owner of Cornwall, England-based Ant’s Nails and co-owner of GSD Property Protection Services.
December 17, 2012
To thank the passionate professionals who have made Tweezerman the brand it is today, the company has created the VIP Professional Program.
December 17, 2012
PHAB stands for Performance in Hair and Beauty — and it’s the first performance-based service standard aimed at dramatically improving the client’s experience with stylists, beauticians, and nail technicians.
December 17, 2012
“I had the purses made as a way to advertise and start conversations,” says Geneva Holcomb of Imagio Salon and Spa in League City, Texas, who created two custom Miche Bags that boldly proclaim her love of the nail industry.
December 17, 2012
Wellx is the latest online hub for spa professionals to connect with other wellness experts and their clients.
December 17, 2012
Have you ever accidentally washed and dried a wool sweater and been astounded at the results? Well, nail tech and salon owner Kathy Dent of Salon Glow in Reno, Nev., shrinks 100% wool sweaters and skirts on purpose to make adorable purses and hats she sells in her salon’s retail section.
December 17, 2012
In August, OPI Products announced the appointment of John Heffner as the brand’s new president and general manager.
December 14, 2012
Join nail tech Vicki Peters for 10 days of sailing, sun, and education while seeing the Hawaiian Islands up close and personal on the newly renovated RCCL Radiance of the Seas.
December 14, 2012
In October, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted its annual USPTO Trademark Exposition in Alexandria, Va., and OPI’s lacquer bottle was one of the select brands featured at the event.
December 7, 2012
Artistic Nail Design recently invited trainees from around the globe to expand their nail horizons with vice president/creative director Alisha Rimando-Botero.
December 5, 2012
The Boston Area played host to the first of several planned Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Regional Salon Summits in September.
December 5, 2012
Buff&Go is expanding and it’s looking for extraordinarily talented beauty professionals to join its team.
December 5, 2012
SetMore Appointments is an easy-to-use web-based appointment-setting system that was designed with beauty professionals in mind.
November 30, 2012
What solutions do you have for handling extremely obese clients respectfully (for instance, making sure they are comfortable in your salon’s chairs)?
November 30, 2012
Mark your calendars — 2013 is just around the corner. Kick off the New Year by offering clients a handy (and stylish) way to keep track of the time and stay organized. Maybe you’ll even avoid last-minute cancellations too!
November 30, 2012
With banks more reluctant than ever to lend to small businesses, salons must often look elsewhere for financing. There are several options available should your business fall outside the scope of traditional bank financing.
November 30, 2012
Mobile salon SPAtaneity caught the eye of several local hospitals and was commissioned to perform services on patients before opening its stationary location in Fort Worth, Texas.
November 17, 2012
MocSocks are softer than slippers and more durable than socks and are ideal for cozy nights in or keeping warm on a plane.
December 18, 2012
Learn to recognize changes in the skin that could indicate skin cancer and educate your clients about the importance of early treatment.
December 7, 2012
Should I have any concerns about performing a pedicure on a client who has hepatitis C?
December 7, 2012
OSHA recently provided salons with a handy guide called "Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures," but did you know that you can also request a free on-site consultation for your salon?
December 7, 2012
I have a client who got her nails done yesterday. She is a bad biter and has just told me that she has what looks like blood pooling under a couple of her nails. I have never encountered this in 10 years. What could it be and what should I do?
December 7, 2012
If you’re serious about bringing sustainability to the salon, the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas (NAEFSS) can help.
December 5, 2012
Success came at a price for nail tech Carrie Bomar. After spending countless hours each day looking down at clients’ hands, her neck began to hurt, a result of the posture most nail technicians assume.
December 5, 2012
It’s a manicure treatment in a glove and a pedicure treatment in a sock. Keratin Gloves and Socks from Bodipure contain an intensive emulsion formula to moisturize hands, soften cuticles, and strengthen nails in a small eco-friedly pouch.
December 5, 2012
I did a LivingSocial deal and I have this client who has cancelled her appointment due to a migraine, which she gets frequently. Also she apparently has chemical and environmental allergies. I think it would be better for her not to get her nail service. How do I go about telling her this?
November 20, 2012
Along with an increase of goodwill, the holidays often usher in an elevated level of anxiety. This year, take steps to create a season filled with more merry and less stress.
November 19, 2012
For years, treatment of fungal nails has been frustrating and only nominally successful. At last, evidence of safe, effective treatment provides hope.
December 18, 2012
Alfalfa now offers customization on this spa: You select the base color, panel color, massage chair, and upholstery color.
December 17, 2012
Not an expert at handpainting? No matter.
December 1, 2012
Republic Nail Cuticle Oils come in two different scents to add a slight aroma to fingers as they are massaged after manicures.
December 29, 2012
IBS Las Vegas, which took place June 9-11, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was teeming with enthusiastic beauty professionals.
December 15, 2012
If you’d like to see how this year’s favorite products stack up to years past, log on to www.nailsmag.com/RCA to take a look at what products are consistently on the list from year to year and who has broken into the club of finalists. (You’ll notice slight modification in our categories from year to year to reflect industry trends.)
December 15, 2012
Editor Hannah Lee traveled with nail tech and celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz to Switzerland where she went to a European trade show and learned the differences and similarities betwen the nail industry in the U.S. and Switzerland.
December 6, 2012
To welcome the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Snake, these six nail artists used nail tips as their canvas to create their visions of the Lunar New Year and their artistic interpretations of our friend the snake.
December 1, 2012
To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. These gel-polish removal liquids have added hydrating emollients to keep the removal process soft on skin, while still effectively removing all the gel.
December 1, 2012
To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. Here are some of the latest wraps to hit the market.
December 31, 2012
For a night out, Allure's favorite manicure is "long, opaque, and impossibly glossy" for winter.
December 30, 2012
For New Year's Eve, clients can make a bold statement with one of Marie Claire's favorite winter shades.
December 29, 2012
December 28, 2012
Working women who might want a toned down, work-appropriate version of the growing glitter trend can try artfully applying a few large pieces above the cuticle instead of covering the entire nail bed.
December 27, 2012
Gold and silver glitter polishes are all the range this winter. Here are some tips and recommendations on how to make it work.
December 25, 2012
As more and more salon-goers express concern over UVA nail lamps and their possible link to skin cancer, Allure quelled the misconception in a recent issue of the magazine.
December 24, 2012
Wearing white in winter is no longer a fashion faux pas. Frosty makeup, clothing, hair, and nails graced the runways of top brands like Chanel this season.
December 21, 2012
According to Cosmopolitan, the biggest thing to hit mani land this year is top coats and adhesives that, in minutes, make nails look like they were dipped in the Milky Way.
December 20, 2012
Essie partnered with online jewelry site baublebar.com to pair six new hues with matching bangles.
December 19, 2012
Instead of the accent nail, Cosmopolitan magazine has spotted celebrities donning accent nails.
December 17, 2012
Cosmopolitan asked 100 guys on the street which holiday manicure hue was the hottest.
December 14, 2012
InStyle magazine's "2012 Style 100," a collection of 100 new fashion trends that emerged throughout the year, mentioned the ever-popular Ciate Caviar Beads for nails.
December 11, 2012
NAILS Magazine is pleased to announce we've just launched a free digital-only magazine for nail art enthusiasts.
December 11, 2012
InStyle magazine, in its December 2012 issue, asked three nail artists for their best holiday design.
December 1, 2012
