How-To
Feeling Fall
Nails by Brenda Rodriguez, Nails by Brenda at Anaphora Salon, Atascadero, Calif.
Skater Skull
Nails by Heather Reynosa-Davis, Hello Beautiful!, Palmer, Alaska
Candy Swirl
Nails by Shauni Kelly, Hot Heads Barbershop and Cool Claws Nails, Albuquerque, N.M.
Animal Accent
Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Dots & Stripes
Nails by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image Hair Design, Lemoore, Calif.
Simple Pleasures
Nails by Tracy Ann Majewski, Tips, Toes & Do’s at Kutter’s Hair Salon, Buffalo, N.Y.
Lemon Drop Pedicure
Step-by-step from Natural Beauty Salon & Spa, Twinsburg, Ohio
Midnight Flowers
Want to impress a client with an eye-catching, 3-D acrylic design? Then check out CND educator Tammi Merritt’s technique on these blooming black floral nails. The Knoxville, Tenn.-based tech uses colored acrylic, dried flowers, rhinestones, and metallic strips to create a layered effect that blends well on the black background.
Pearls of Wisdom
In honor of CND’s 30th anniversary — commonly known as the pearl anniversary — the Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow has created this nail art design using several of CND’s pearlescent polishes.
The Waxing of the Toe
Toe waxing can be a great add-on for pedicures. It gives the client that little extra pampering so they know their entire foot will be smooth and clean for uninhibited bare feet flashing. Experienced pedicurist Cyndi Grohowski of Polished From Head to Toe in Haddon Heights, N.J., offers these five steps on how to do a flawless toe waxing.
Nail Labo Presto LED Soak-Off Gel System
Nail Labo introduces its new LED soak-off gel system, Presto. Using the latest technology in the dental industry, Presto takes just five seconds to cure, making a full set of gel nails in under 20 minutes a reality. The LED lights have an almost infinite lifetime, says the company, so techs will likely never have to change the bulbs.
Trendy Nails Unlimited Application for Acrylic Nail
Trendy Nails Unlimited (TNU) offers a brand-new way to design stylish and eye-catching nails. The pre-made designs work with any acrylic or gel system for an artistic French look. Just apply the pre-made TNU designs underneath your acrylic or gel of choice to get a complicated-looking design in a fast and simple application. TNU has many designs to fit any client’s preference, and new designs come out monthly on the company’s website, www.trendynailsunlimited.com.
Invigorating Thermafuse Pedicure
Step-by-step from Medusa Salon, Springville, N.Y.
Behind the Scenes: A Rose by Any Other Name...
Greg Salo and his many devoted educators draw quite a crowd with their fun attitudes and intriguing nail styles. When I asked him where he got the inspiration for this month’s cover nails, he simply told me, “My inspiration comes from my educators.”
by Hannah Lee
South Beach Stunner
Nails by Christy Graham, Dayton, Ohio
Hopelessly Devoted
Nails by Leticia Kennar, Native Touch, Burien, Wash.
Ocean Storm
Nails by Patricia Amato, Glitz & Glamour, Garfield Heights, Ohio