Congratulations, 2013 Contessa Nail Winner!
This year’s nail enhancement winner is Robyn Schwartz of Polished & Pampered Hair and Esthetics in Grand Forks, British Columbia
by Sree Roy
Sree Roy
Contributing Editor
You Are Now Entering the Breathing Zone: Salon Ventilation Guide
The invisible beachball-sized sphere of air that surrounds your face in all directions is a great place to start implementing efficient salon ventilation. NAILS walks you through all of the things you need to know, from what to look for in a ventilation system to how the components work to a few tweaks you can make in your day-to-day habits for extra protection. Get ready to breathe easy.
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Personal Trainer: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Addressed early, there are at-home prevention and management techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome, though in certain cases, surgery may be needed.
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What Nails to Wear When
Celebrity manicurist and blogger at www.lanailcoach.com Melissa Bozant shares what nail style a nail tech should be sporting for which occasion.
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How to Make an Extra $10 While Your Client's Nails Are Drying
If you’re looking for a quick upsell that complements the existing services in your salon without cannibalizing them, then try G The Body Art Professional’s temporary glitter tattoos.
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Multi-Dimensional Nail Tech
A licensed nail tech for five years, Missi Barry sells custom-blended indie nail polish.
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Art Deco Gelish
Gelish educator Rose Velez and her team of manicurists were tapped to apply Gelish manicures on the models backstage at the Case-Mate ShowCase 2013.
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Trend Watch: Asian Influence
Inspired by the Far East, this style translates to the West in such exotic flourishes as obi belts, kimono sleeves, and origami pleating.
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Trend Watch: Baroque
A counter movement to the recessionista fashion trends, these are gilded and heavily ornamented designs.
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5 Accessories to Match to Your Clients' Nails (Or Vice Versa)
Up your business by coordinating nails with your clients’ other accessories.
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By Design: The House of Rush, London
The House of Rush's glamorous design includes a custom wallcovering of newspaper clippings and reviews of this full-service salon.
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On the Road: True Envy Salon
An established hair salon, True Envy in Orlando recently added nail services to its revamped space.
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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.
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Flip & Find Nail Art Rolodex
Lina Dinh of Ly-nah’s Nail Designz in Beloit, Wis., turned her rolodex into a mini nail design album, which has increased her nail art sales.
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Trend Watch: Goth
A dark and sometimes macabre style that is typified by its use of the color black and fabrics such as leather.
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How to Throw Great Salon Parties
Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday shindig, want to throw your first (or 10th) client appreciation party, or will be welcoming clients to your new salon with an open house, we’ve got you covered with these ideas to be the best hostess ever.
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Serving the Masses
The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.
by Sree Roy