Easter's On Its Way
Nails by Mary Seitzinger of Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Poland: Acrylic Nails Dominate
Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.
Halloween Haunt
Nails by Lysa Comfort, Encino, Calif.
Halloween Haunt
Nails by Lysa Comfort, Encino, Calif.
Young Nails Mylar French Tip
Young Nail’s new mylar collection is great for creating unique nail enhancements. Here we use it to create a beautiful and fresh alternative to the traditional French tip. The collection from Young Nails features nine vibrant colors, including Blueberry Icy, Lemonade Icy, Blueberry Mint, Lime Icy, Mint Icy, raspberry Icy, Strawberry Banana Icy, and Vanilla Icy.
NSI Sea Gems
New Sea Gems crushed shells from NSI allow nail techs to easily create luminous, dazzling nail enhancements using Attraction liquid and powders or Balance UV Gels.
Fill or Start Fresh?
To find out what circumstances do warrant a fresh full set, we asked two nail techs known for their high standards when they fill and when they remove.
No Pinching
Simple tip to keep the creation of a great C-curve from hurting the client.
Absolute Reconstruction Pink by OPI
New Absolute Reconstruction Pink acrylic powder arms nail techs against flat nail beds, short nail bed, bitten nails, and otherwise imperfect nail beds. Reconstruction Pink offers ideal opacity in a skin-flattering pink that’s formulated for camouflaging imperfections and creating the illusion of long, graceful nail beds. Here, reconstruction Pink used to elongate a short nail bed.
Kupa Bits for Backfills
Kupa inc., a leading manufacturer of electric files and carbide bits, has created a new bit that bakes backfilling easier and faster. This custom one-of-a-kind design comes in K Cut (silver) and Z Coat, which is a gold-plated finish. The barrel carbide bit is wider at the top, allowing the technician precision cutting with less pressure.
Entity Nail Couture Pink-and-White Nails
Entity Nail Couture is a complete line of nail studio products developed to put the skills and science of professional nail care in the service of nail technicians. Here, Entity products are used to create a sophisticated pink-and -white enhancement.
Get Ready to Compete
Technicians are often afraid or intimidated when it comes to entering a nail competition. Oftentimes, it is simply because they don’t know what to expect. These helpful tips are exactly what a new competitor needs to rise to the challenge.
What to Do When Extensions Just Won’t Stay Put
Depending on what products you have tried, you may need to consider whether the product type is compatible with your client.
Colored Acrylics with Reverse Application
Colored and glitter acrylics are beautiful, but many of us do not do them in the salon because it is too time consuming for us and too expensive for the clients to change the color. Use a reverse application to make it easier.
The Need for Speed
Mastering the art of nail enhancement application is downright frustrating. Follow my 5-step program and you to will be doing sets and fills in an hour.
Wrapped for the Holidays
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Backfill Basics
Creating and maintaining a permanent French manicure for your clients doesn’t need to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide to mastering the pink-and-white backfill includes a list of common pitfalls to recognize and avoid.