
How-To

Rose Trellis
Nails by Carmen DeBellis, Carmen’s Nail-Tique, Saginaw, Mich.

Turning Nail Art Inside Out
A small, hidden design on the underside of a nail is a perfect way for flashy clients, (and even shy ones too), to show off your work. Clients will love showing their friends the little detail, and pulling off this feat is rather simple for techs. G Elizondo of D’Hair to Be Different Salon in Las Vegas, shows how she creates a hidden heart on the inside of a nail.

Luraco Children’s Pedicure Spa
Luraco’s mini-spa helps salon owners broaden their client base. Designed specifically for children, the Luraco Mini-Spa is compact and includes an interchangeable cartoon head, portable DVD player, and several colors to choose from that children will enjoy. This new product will help increase salon revenue and differentiate your salon from the others.

Konad Nail Art Stamp
Konad Stamping Nail Art has a new and innovative nail-imprinting kit that allows you to stamp beautiful pre-designed images on clients’ nails in minutes. Here's a step-by-step of the process.

Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Sliced Clay Canes are one of the latest trends to sweep through the nail industry. They come in different shapes, sizes, and designs, and are an easy way to expand your nail art offerings. The canes are thinly sliced, then placed onto nails and encased in gel, acrylic, or top coat.

Halloween Nails
EZ Flow educator MaeLing Parish shows how to make a Halloween-inspired fantasy nail. If you have fun trying this design, feel free to try Lynn Lammers’ Dragon design too.

Pumpkin Fritter Mani/Pedi
Mint Julip in Philadelphia uses real pumpkin in this autumn-inspired mani/pedi.

Behind The Scenes: Model Competitor
A 20-year nail tech has the chops for big competitions.

Lost in the Desert
Nails by Michelle Ramoz, Pinetop, Ariz.

Melody & Harmony
Nails by Amy Dobbins, Memphis, Tenn.

Art Squared
Nails by Caradee Fisher, Salon Progressions & Day Spa, Wichita, Kan.

Bold Butterfly
Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Fun Flowers
Nails by Debra Meek, Anne's Beauty Center, Visalia, Calif.

Dark Elegance
Nails by Bobbie Kear, The Hair Premier, Clearfield, Pa.

Glitzy Glamour
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.

Daisy Garden
Nails by Elaine Watson, Star Nail, Valencia, Calif.

Monopoly on Nails
Nails by Brenda Baker, Miss LaVons Beauty College, Oklahoma City, Okla.



