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Behind the Scenes: Rock Star Toes

December 1, 2007 | Demo

Young Nails educator Melissa Garcia of Studio 115 in Tulare, Calif., made these Rock Star Toes for NAILS’ December 2007 cover. Once you get the hang of it, a set takes only 15-20 minutes to complete.

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OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

December 1, 2007 | Demo

Axxium acts as an invisible layer of protection for nails, giving them exceptional strength and an incredible shine.

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Fantastic Fall

September 11, 2007 | Step By Step Demo

Nails by Leilani Douglass, New Concepts in Florence, Ore.

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Fantastic Fall

September 11, 2007 | Step By Step Demo

Nails by Leilani Douglass, New Concepts in Florence, Ore.

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Fantastic Fall

September 11, 2007 | Step By Step Demo

Nails by Leilani Douglass, New Concepts in Florence, Ore.

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Veteran competitor Trang Nguyen finishes first for the second year in a row on the NAILS Top 25 list. John Hauk, another former number-one finisher, comes in second. And relative newcomer Rachel Mouritsen makes a big jump from her 2006 23rd place finish to round out the top three. Just who are these top competitors?

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Building a Better Gel Arch

September 1, 2007 | Article

UV light-cured gel enhancements are more popular than ever. Here’s how to fine-tune your arch technique to create the most beautiful nails possible.

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Milady Revises Its Standard Cosmetology Book

July 27, 2007 | News

Milady's Standard Cosmetology textbook features a fresh layout, new photography and illustrations, reorganized chapters, and new information on sanitation and infection control.

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How to Prevent Lifting

October 1, 2006 | Article

Lifting nails are frustrating to the nail tech and annoying to the client. Left uncorrected, they could trap water and be the first step toward a bacterial infection. But before we get defensive and start pointing fingers, let’s check out the nails — and let them do the talking.

How to Ace a Nail Competition

October 1, 2006 | Article

Ahh … the joys of victory and the agony of defeat. In the nail competition arena, bringing home the trophy takes much more than skill — it starts with proper preparation, practice, a positive attitude, and a passion for competing.

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