Nail Design
All That Glitters…
Stephanie Russo of Salon Kukata in Upland, Calif., shows how she does one of her popular designs. Russo sells these designs as add-ons, typically canvassing ankles and backs, and they have become quite popular during the summer months, with clients sometimes asking for more elaborate and flashy designs.
Design #4: Snakeskin
Fade the background with Tippy Cup Turquoise and Metallic Pearl.
What Are...the Fall Color Trends?
Designers continue to exhibit a degree of caution for fall 2010, yet offer a palette of beauty and excitement with a blending of colors, some with similar undertones, in surprising and intriguing combinations.
Manicurist Makes a Young Girl's Dream Come True
"Faith’s fingers were the littlest I had ever Minxed," says celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees, who gave the most special manicure of her career in May. Her client, 6-year-old Faith Pruden, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier in the year. Kyees had learned about Faith, who lives in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, from an old friend and was instantly touched by her situation.
Take a Tip From ... Celebrity Manicurist Kimmie Kyees
A quick tip from celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees is to apply two coats of white polish over natural nails before applying any neon polish. "Neons especially have spaces and gaps where they are see-through and they can look watery on the nail. Putting on a solid white really makes those neons pop so they look just like they do in the bottle."
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.
Nail Art Gallery Pro: Carlapatra
Carla Foster, of Carla Foster Nails in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, prefers UV gels as her medium of choice when it comes to nail art — which may come as a surprise to many nail artists (especially in the United States) who think gels aren’t workable for detailed designs.
Websites Worth Watching: www.artofbeauty.com
Art of Beauty’s new onlie shopping tools make purchases simpler with features like shopper reviews and ratings.
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
Client Appreciation
"It’s a small price to pay to help set myself apart from the rest of the salons in my area," says Melodie Hand of Nail Designs by Mel in Clayton, N.C. She’s talking about her new client gift packs, a special gesture to welcome new clients to her salon.
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.
Catch the Momentum
With social networking, manufacturers’ advertising, and insider support, techs can be in the perfect position to catch the momentum when a wave of national attention sweeps over our industry. Are you poised to harness the power of the consumer press the next time there’s big news in our industry?