Sculpted Stain Glass Gel Nails with Crinkle Effect
Elaine Watson shows how to mix color T3 LED hard gel with Cuccio Veneer to a sculpt stained glass crinkle effect. Learn how to crinkle a form by clicking here.
by Staff
Articles
7 Questions With Gel II
7 Questions with La Palm Spa Products CEO Michael Le, director of R&D and regulatory affairs Dwayne Gavin, and creative director Heather Newhouse.
by Staff
Crinkle Form How-to
Elaine Watson shows how to create a Crinkle Form so you can sculpt Stained Glass Nails with a crinkle effect. Learn how to sculpt stain glass nails with the crinkle effect by clicking here.
by Staff
Adore Dolls Parlour Dazzles With Its Nail Art
Check out some of the great nail art created by Adore Dolls Parlour, located in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast of Australia.
by Staff
The Latest in Nail Art Apps
The professional nail industry is wising up to the latest technological trends. In addition to creating sites that are mobile-friendly, several companies that cater to nail professionals are also making applications to download to your smartphone. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect color to please your client or you’re looking for video tutorials, there truly is an app for everything. Here’s a round-up of the latest beauty apps you’re sure to appreciate.
by Beth Livesay
Pedi-Sox & SofSpa In the News
Beauty professional Noreen Young features Pedi-Sox and SofSpa in a news segment on WJXT4 The Local Station.
by Staff
Alessandro Fibre Gel Step-by-Step
This thin viscous gel is the ideal strengthener for the natural nail, as the fiberglass fibers contained in the gel form an extremely resilient, scratch-proof surface. Alessandro's Fibre is applied like a nail polish from a brush bottle and can be worked very thinly. Fibre does not replace classic nail sculpting, it acts as a bridge between removable nail strengtheners and sculpted gel nails. For more information, visit www.alessandro-international.us.
by Staff
Nail Art Studio: Yellow and Pink Swirls
Meryl Hayton demonstrates how to do Yellow and Pink Swirls nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Unicorn Nails
Eva Jenkins demonstrates how to do Unicorn nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Warm and Cozy
Kathy Dent demonstrates how to do Warm and Cozy nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Arcade Nails
Marquita Bush demonstrates how to do Arcade nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: What are the best-selling retail items at your salon? What has a hard time selling?
This month we asked nail techs: What are the best-selling retail items at your salon? What has a hard time selling?
by Staff
Signature Services: Gloss Sumptuous Manicure
Gloss, Miami uses: Gloss Naturals Body Mist, Sugar Scrub, Butter Cream, Foaming Bath Soak, Almond-Ginseng Cuticle Oil, Soy Nail Polish Remover, Super Primer, 5-Free Lacquer, Glossy Finish.
by Staff
Signature Services: Almond Cookie Manicure
Very Polished Nail Lounge, Brooklyn, N.Y. uses: Milk, Honey; Very Polished Almond Scrub, Honey Milk Moisturizer.
by Tracy Rubert
Client of the Month: The Germaphobe
With all the nail salon “horror stories” in the news recently, you may be seeing more clients who have sanitation concerns. These concerns can range from mild worry to full-blown germaphobia. Learn how to put your clients’ fears at ease and help them enjoy a safe and healthy nail service.
by Tracy Rubert
24 Holiday Retail Items
Add stocking stuffers to your salon’s retail section to create a simplified grab-and-go gift selection your clients will thank you for.
by Staff
A Pain in the Wrist: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nail techs are especially vulnerable to hand and wrist maladies, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome. Educating yourself about its symptoms and causes can help you prevent, treat, or resolve an existing condition.
by Tracy Rubert