How-To
All the Marbles
Andrea Stacey, a nail tech at Cassims Hair Design in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, literally followed her dreams. About seven years ago, Stacey dreamt about marbleizing colored acrylic on nails. "When I woke up, it was just so clear," Stacey says. "How I do it today is exactly how I did it in my dream."
Star Nail’s The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit
Be the mastermind behind your salon’s success with Star Nail’s new Eco The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit. Lasting longer than traditional polish, Pretty Tough Soak-Off Gels guarantee a two-week manicure with no smudging or chipping. The kit includes 22 fashion-forward colors, plus brushes, a UV light, soak-off solution, and an instructional DVD.
CND Cool As A Cucumber Pedicure
Cool off your clients this season with a refreshing seasonal pedicure using CND’s Marine Spa Pedicure line and Scentsations Cucumber & Aloe lotion. The products use marine botanicals and sea salts to energize, cool, and rejuvenate tired feet. The CND Marine Spa Pedicure line includes a Mineral Bath, Salt Scrub, Cooling Masque, and Hydrating Oil that are lightly fragranced to create an aquatic and relaxing sensation for clients.
Keyed In
Nails by Tinessa Dixon of Cleveland, Tenn.
Stars & Swirls
Nails by Jade Sewell of Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.
On the Dot
Nails by Kelly-Marie Daly of The Nail Sanctuary in Charleville, Ireland.
Gray Area
Nails by Stephanie Saddler of Butta Fingers Nail Studio, Cleveland, Ohio
Cookies & Cream Manicure
My'Amour Salon & Spa explains how to do a fun Cookies & Cream manicure for clients.
Earn Your Stripes
Carrie Sweeney from Goodrich, Mich., explains how to create a striped, tri-color nail with a pretty hint of shimmer.
Foils and Roses
Michelle Achhammer of Michelle’s Nail Design explains how to create a delicate purple floral nail with foils and gels.
Dashing Diva's French Twist
Sure, a classy pink-and-white French is always in season, but why not switch it up this fall with a dose of trendy color? Dashing Diva Professional offers an easy alternative French look that combines the company’s French Wrap Plus with its polish colors.
Design #3: Abstract Flower
Fade the background with Tippy Cup Turquoise and Metallic Pearl.
Design #2: Abstract Bubbles (Part 1)
Fade the Metallic Pearl, Metallic Violet, and Metallic Carmine diagonally from the top left to the bottom right corner of the nail.
Design #1: La Flor Blanca
Place thin layer of Speed Clear acrylic on the body and free edge. This will prevent color from staining the natural nail and allow color to fade well.
Exotic Mango Manicure/Pedicure
Hollywood Nails explains how to give clients a luxurious manicure/pedicure with mango oil, sliced oranges, and flower petals.
Nourishing Nectar
Nails by Lindsay Stewart, Scissorhands, Hudson, Fla.
Patriotic Plaid
Nails by Jade Sewell, Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.