Technique

Caviar & Pearl Foot Treatment

November 1, 2009  | Demo

Step-by-step by MG’s Grand Day Spa, Greenville, S.C.

Rosemary-Citrus Spa Pedicure

November 1, 2009  | Demo

Step-by-step by Spa Touch, Orlando

Citrus fruit slices (like lemons, limes, and oranges), citrus essential oils (like lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or tangerine oil), fresh rosemary sprigs, lavender essential oil, grapeseed or sweet almond oil; CND Sea Soak or Sea Rocks, Sea Salt Scrub, Marine Masque, and Scentsations Lotion (in Lavender & Jojoba); Gena Laboratories Adios Cuticle Cream and Pedi Care Sloughing Lotion, Clean & Easy Paraffin (in Lavender & Ylang Ylang); base coat, top coat, and polish.

Behind the Scenes: Cutting Edge

October 1, 2009  | Demo

Lynn Lammers knows a thing or two about perfect nails. After securing the top spot on NAILS’ Top 25 List of competitors for the second year running (and winning the World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, earlier this year), she’s on a roll. And she seemingly can do it all — extreme pink-and-whites, colored acrylic designs, fantasy acrylic sculptures are just a few of her specialties.

Nailite’s Soak-Off Gel Toes

October 1, 2009  | Demo

Nailite’s Soak-Off Gels gently soak off in acetone in 10 minutes or less. The one-step, self-leveling gels can be used on sensitive skin, and are durable, flexible, and easy to use. The gels cure with a 9-watt UV lamp in two minutes and with a 6-watt UV lamp in three minutes.

Dashing Diva’s Perfect French Manicure

October 1, 2009  | Demo

Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus has made it easier than ever to get that perfect smile line. The wraps are put on the nails using the easy application tab, and the ultra-thin French decal is left perfectly on the free edge, with smile line intact and free of brush strokes. The decoration can last after weeks of wear, and works best when combined with Dashing Diva’s Gelife Brush-On Glue and Soak-Off Gels.

Onsen (Japanese Hot Spring) Getaway

October 1, 2009  | Demo

Step-by-step from Zenka Nail Beauty Lounge, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Lemon Drop Pedicure

September 1, 2009  | Demo

Step-by-step from Natural Beauty Salon & Spa, Twinsburg, Ohio

Estelina’s Spa Products Callus Removal Treatment

September 1, 2009  | Demo

Estelina introduces a new treatment to soften, smooth, and hydrate the skin. The Intensive Heel and Foot Scrub Therapy, Intensive Heel and Hand Cream Therapy, and EZ-Off Callus Remover, are made with ingredients such as pomegranate extracts and vitamins A, C, and E that are rich in antioxidants to fight free radicals, and naturally help protect the skin from aging.

EZ Flow 3-D Nail Art

September 1, 2009  | Demo

EZ Flow’s colored acrylic collections allow you to free your mind and create endless combinations of colors and art to keep clients enthralled year-round. The collections Time to Shine, Pastel, Earth Stone, and Rainbow offer unique shades for nails, and the Competition White Series has superior performance and adhesion.

Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend Manicure

August 1, 2009  | Demo

A bag of faux diamonds are used in this manicure created by Sundrops Nail Spot, Phoenix, AZ.

Freehand Toenail Art Murals

August 1, 2009  | Demo

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Maureen “Moe” Dagg’s signature toenail style.

Embedded Nail Art with Handpainted Accents

August 1, 2009  | Demo

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Mare Horak’s signature style.

3-D Spring Nail Art

August 1, 2009  | Demo

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Clara Hostetter’s signature style.

Color Fades French Twist Nail Art

August 1, 2009  | Demo

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Lisa M. Santos’ signature style.

Hopelessly Devoted

August 1, 2009  | Demo

Nails by Leticia Kennar, Native Touch, Burien, Wash.