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SEARCHOur readers perform makeovers every day. Here, we gathered a gallery of “before” and “after” photos from NAILS’ readers and manufacturers. See just what’s possible with skills and the right tools.
Plumber’s Crack
Christie Lovett, a nail tech and Young Nails educator from Ocean View, Hawaii, performed a natural manicure on this male client, a plumber.
Nail Biter’s Delight
Anna Lajourdie, a nail tech, educator, and salon owner from Ontario, Canada, makes over a nail biter’s mistreated nails. Here, she sculpts gels to camouflage a bad habit.
Crooked Fingers
Kelvin St. Pham of St. K Nail Salon in Gardena, Calif., uses acrylic to offset the appearance of a client’s crooked fingers.
Bite Be Gone
Creative Nail Design uses its acrylic products to give a nail biter a new lease on beautiful nails.
Shortie, It’s Your Birthday
inm uses its acrylic powders to create an opaque pink powder that camouflage’s a client’s short nail bed, giving the appearance of a longer, more narrow nail.
Bunny Slopes
Lajourdie uses acrylic and a nail tip to correct a client’s ski jump nails. Acrylic is used to fill the dip in the nail.
Short & Dull
OPI uses its opaque and skin-flattering pink to give a short nail bed a new longer, brighter appearance.
All the Right Curves
Creative Nail Design makes over a client with a too-square Ccurve. The ideal C-curve should be thin and
naturally curved.
You’re Blushing
Brown-Glenn used pink and-white acrylic to give this natural nail client a classic permanent French manicure.
Instant Length
La’ Shaun Brown-Glenn of Nails Naturally in Chicago used a dip system and tips with wraps to give this client long, beautiful nails.
Brand New
All Over Again Nail tech and EZ Flow educator MaeLing Parrish of Columbus, Ohio, uses an electric file and expert application to give this backfill client a fresh look.
Instant Slim-ification
Salon owner and nail tech Amy Becker of Mequon, Wis., uses sculptured gel enhancements to elongate and slim the appearance of this client’s hand and fingers.
Multi Media Manicure
Salon owner and nail tech Amy Abbott of Worland, Wyo., used tips, acrylic, and gel to create beautiful enhancements for this client.
Forever Young
Abbott uses a tip and overlay to give this aging client’s hands a more youthful appearance.
Not So Mellow Yellow
Salon owner and nail tech Mary Metscaviz performed a dramatic backfill on this new client who came in with yellowed acrylic.
Marine-exclusive antioxidants act as a natural biological shield for the feet to help protect skin, smooth cracks, hydrate roughness, calm inflammation and disrupt bacterial and fungal activity, leaving feet feeling softer, smoother, more hydrated and healthier.
The MelodySusie P-PLUS30GT UV/LED Rechargeable Nail Lamp represents an upgrade in curing technology, designed to address several challenges through improved light reflection, intelligent heat management, and cordless operation.
Meet Luminary Nail Systems, the innovative professional nail brand founded by a husband-and-wife team that is dedicated to strength and longevity.
Elevate your tip service with the OPI GELevate™ Extension System, featuring tailor-made Soft Gel Tips, GELevate 4-in-1 Builder with Intelli-Builder Technology and the Lightening Flash Cure Gel Lamp. This new system from OPI allows for flawless tips in no time.
Nail technicians are embracing the Medical Pedicure as a service and placing it on their menus. But what is it? What training is required? Is it within our scope of practice as licensed nail technicians?
MelodySusie introduces the Fleurwee Gel Nail Polish series—a revolutionary gel polish that is HEMA/HPMA- and TPO-free, plant-based gel polish for a high-quality nail care experience.
Americanails' Original Base and Top Coat Gels are universal, reliable, affordable, and all you'll ever need to ensure a long-lasting gel manicure.
Get the look: Cynthia Erivo's 3D Blooming Mani at the 2024 Tony Awards featured 3D elements and crystals completed with OPI.
Check out these new launches from The GelBottle, including new BIAB shades and a line of body care products for a luxurious spa experience.
Kim Kardashian's manicure created for GQ’s annual 'Man Of The Year' event are the perfect understated, yet edgy look for fall or even the holiday party season.
Are your salon procedures safe for the health-sensitive community? Beauty industry expert Joy Johnson shares her tips for a safe salon and spa.
When the weight of the body lands on a swollen nerve, it can be debilitating. Learn the symptoms and alert clients to this common problem that develops in the nerves of the foot.
With the PC1 Nail Drill Pen, achieving healthy nails and a flawless manicure has never been easier. This user-friendly nail drill pen covers all your nail care needs.
Meet the new MelodySusie portable nail drill that offers customizable speed options.
Attending a presentation by Doug Schoon is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone in the nail care industry. His extensive expertise, commitment to accurate information, and engaging presentation style make for an enlightening experience.
Ski jump nails can be corrected with liquid-and-powder acrylic and an accurately sized tip.
What's really so smart about a smart e-file? A lot! Hear from celebrated nail artist Sarah Grimes about why she loves Gelish's smart new Go File IQ.
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