Detox Blocks
Foot Detoxification Blocks of natural Himalayan salt help to cleanse the body in an easy, painless way, according to manufacturer Designed 4 Life.
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Articles
Foot Problems Pervasive in U.S., Says Survey
This year, the Institute for Preventive Foot Health (IPFH) sponsored it’s second broad-based survey of the state of foot health in the United States. The survey found 78% of U.S. adults age 21+ report they have had one or more problems with their feet at some time in their lives.
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New UV Sterilization System Works in Seconds
Science and Light Technology has developed a new sterilization system that utilizes UV light to purge 99.99% of bacteria, mold, and viruses from salon implements.
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Gelish Introduces VitaGel Vitamin-Enriched Soak-Off Gel
New from Gelish, VitaGel Vitamin Enriched Soak-Off Gel is an LED/UV light-cured vitamin nail strengthener that comes in two original formulas: Strength and Recovery.
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Keep the Lid on Acrylic Odors
When dealing with acrylic odor, of course fume extraction is very important, but so are good work habits, says Jesse Bruner, owner of Jesse David Nail Design in Wilmington, Del.
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Lemonade and Happy Endings
You’ve all heard the expression, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well we asked techs to tell us about a time they did this. Six techs talk about how they were faced with a negative situation and managed to turn things into a positive.
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Under the Microscope: Neuromas
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body, often the foot.
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How to Sell Nail Art
I tell the client that I have something to show her, and that if she doesn’t like it, I can wipe it off.
by Tess Walters
Organic White Tea and Ginger Pedicure
Americana Nail Co. uses Oil-Ganics, Entity, and Zoya products in this treat for the feet.
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Nail Tech on Fire
These fantasy nails created by tech Joy Yavenue represent the Valley of Fire, a national park in Las Vegas, and were donned by a model who walked the catwalk for the annual Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour.
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My Other Life: Marilyn Garcia, Motocross Enthusiast
She’s the only woman in Puerto Rico to race an ATV in motocross and win and she owes it all to dear old dad. Caguas, Puerto Rico-based nail tech and CND educator Marilyn Garcia started racing in 1988 with her dad, Norbert Garcia, a winning drag racer.
by Judy Lessin
What You Need to Know About Health Care Reform
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the majority of the Affordable Care Act, nail salon owners need to know how health reform may impact their business. Are they required to provide health insurance to employees? Will they face penalties if they don’t?
by Erinn Springer
Double-Decker Salon Grabs Attention in Indiana
In February, established salon Cali Spa moved into a two-story location in thriving northern Fort Wayne, Ind. The affordably priced salon not only hired additional nail techs, but also brought hairstylists, massage therapists, and estheticians onto their team, with the hopes of expanding into a one-stop beauty shop.
Art for Art's Sake: Video Gallery + Nail Salon to Open
This fall in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Rita de Alencar Pinto is revealing Vanity Projects, a gallery-style space with an atelier-type nail salon where clients will watch contemporary fine art films while getting their nails done by internationally acclaimed nail technicians.
by Sree Roy
Goblin Nails
Bundle Monster has special nail art stamping plates for Halloween that let you create fun and easy nail art.
by Tim Crowley
Beautiful Nails Fall Artfinity Victorian Design
Build 3-D nail art designs using Beautiful Nails by Kupa’s Artfinity 3-D Acrylic Fall Color Collection and Artfinity 3-D Sculpting Brush. Finish off with UV Phoria Top Gel and cure for two minutes for a great design.
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Out of This World Galaxy Nail Art Tutorial
Use Essie, OPI, and China Glaze to create the galaxy on your fingertips.
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