Removing with Ease
Shooting Star International created a new piece of salon equipment called the Multi-Pro Nail Spa aimed at making the removal of soak-off gels and acrylics fast and safe.
Articles
Q&A: Will Cold Weather Harm My Products?
Read nail tech Holly Schipper's answer to the timely question: Will cold weather harm my products?
by Staff
All Eyes on Shawntay Johnson
This industry veteran made the dream of creating her own polish line come true. Learn how she did it and how you can too.
Troubleshooter: Watercolor Nail Art
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create watercolor nail art with regular polish. This design can also be done with gel or gel-polish.
by Staff
Smokies Event Was Smashing Success
The sixth Nail Tech Event of the Smokies took place August 25-26 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., with 225 nail techs in attendance and 30 nail company booths.
by Staff
Karaoke Captivates Salon Clients
Quarter Dinh’s friendly personality, singing voice, and unique business model has created quite a stir in the Detroit area where he is known as Quarter The Singing Manicurist.
by Staff
The Cappy: Sell It at the Register
The Cappy makes a beverage can easy to open while protecting the user’s nails and allows her to close the can after opening.
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The Bleeding Rose
Alyssa Adams demonstrates how to create a bleeding rose with acrylic.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Cappuccino-Espresso Spa Pedicure
Pinky Toes Nail Salon uses: OPI Espresso Soak, Espresso Scrub, Cappuccino Mask, Cappuccino Massage; CND SolarOil; eucalyptus essential oil; base coat, OPI Espresso Your Style, top coat.
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Simply Sweet Ice Cream Manicure
Custom Nails by Temeka uses: Soul Purpose Orange Cream Mineral Soak; Avon Naturals Body Scrubs in Strawberry, Chocolate, and Vanilla; Cuccio Vanilla Bean and Sugar Butter Blend; alcohol, base coat, polish, top coat.
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Online Review Fakers Get Caught
A day spa and two med spas were among 19 companies cited by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman for posting fake consumer reviews online — a practice called “astroturfing.”
by Staff
OPI, Gwen Stefani Launch Limited-Edition Lacquers
OPI joined with singer Gwen Stefani to create seven new limited-edition nail lacquers for 2014, featuring standout color in breakthrough finishes.
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Gwen for OPI: Glitter & Stud Mani
Glitter and gloss, and some studs for good measure! Get this look with "I Sing in Color," "In True Stefani Fashion," and the Swarovski Elements studs included in the Gwen Stefani Signature Shade boxed set.
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Gwen for OPI: Signature Red Studded Mani
This mani is all about hard lines and high shine. Get the look with the limited edition Gwen Stefani for OPI Signature Shade boxed set.
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Gwen for OPI: Geometric Nail Art
Use Hey Baby and I SIng in Color for a cool geometric pop of art on your nails.
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Give Your Clients the Color of the Year
Pantone has spoken, and Radiant Orchid is officially the color to watch for in 2014.
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Troubleshooter: Gel Nail Repair - Part 2 of 2 - Filing Techniques
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, LaShaun Brown-Glenn, a U.S. business development manager and trainer for Alessandro, shows the second step toward repairing a broken gel extension edge. This is also the final step in completing a gel enhancement.
by Staff