Nails Magazine - Past Issues

October 2009

Cover look:
Nails: Lynn Lammers, Banning, Calif. Photographer: Vu Ong Model: Traycee King

Mixing Business with Pleasure
Jumping over the hurdles of starting a spa with a liquor license, Shannon Dunlap’s business-savvy techniques turned Soak Nail Spa and Lounge into a Reno favorite. Read more...

Make It Personal
Make your salon the kind of place clients can’t wait to return to. These six little tips can yield big results by lending a personal touch to your business. Read more...

What Is Onychorrhexis?
It’s a long name for a common condition — longitudinal ridging — and just the type of problem that makes nail techs look like miracle workers in the eyes of their clients. Read more...

Chemicals Most Wanted: Bad Rap or Due Justice?
We’ve all heard of them by now. The big three: formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (aka DBP). But what exactly are these chemicals and why have they been systematically eliminated from cosmetics? Read more...

The Big Dip
Paraffin waxes are renowned for their healing and pain-relieving properties. The wax was first used by doctors to help relieve arthritis pain but has since become a standard in nail salon services. Here’s a quick dip into the world of paraffin, from different warmers to proper cleaning procedures, as well as a wax roundup. Read more...