Ceramic Base and Top Coat
CHI’s Ceramic Base and Top Coat is a dual-purpose nail treatment.
Nail Tidy Organizer
Keep your nail station looking neat and tidy with the Nail Tidy organizer from PNI Worldwide.
European Stiletto Nail Tips
Star Nail International’s New European Stiletto Nail Tips offer strong quality adhesion to help techs create this trendy new look.
60 Second Mani-Pedi
Barielle’s new 60 Second Mani-Pedi is a fast-acting exfoliating treatment that takes only one minute to exfoliate and polish away dry, cracked skin on the hands or feet.
Cutter Tool #30
Scientifically designed to cut the thickest toenail, fingernail, or tip with minimal pressure, Antoine De Paris’ #30 tool does the work for you.
They Wear Gels in Germany, Don’t They?
That was about the only thing I knew before heading to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, this past March. I had never been to Europe before and spoke no German, but I was eager to learn everything I could about the German nail industry. Unearthing stiletto styles, licensing loop-holes, the economic recession and more, the German nail industry proved to be a fascinating player in the worldwide nail market.
by Tim Crowley
Top Nails at Topshop
The much-anticipated grand opening of U.K. clothing retailer Topshop took Manhattan by storm in April, and nail techs Julia Werman, Mika Ogawa, and Maki Sakamoto (all of New York City nail salon Valley) were there to do mini-manicures on the customers. The techs polished the women’s fingernails with China Glaze’s Simply Stunning (a bronze), Recycle (gray), and Shocking Pink (hot pink).
What Is...Sequined?
Embellished with disc-shaped shiny beads to add sparkle and reflect light.
by Sree Roy
Summer Nail Trend: Matte Finish
OPI and Zoya are both released matte-finish nail polishes this month, the perfect wear-if-you-dare trendsetting look.
Behind the Scenes: Shooting for the Star(s)
Elaine Watson, Star Nail International vice president of marketing and global education director, created our July cover’s fabric with resin and UV sealer-encapsulated nails. You can use just about anything — have your client bring in their old favorite piece of clothing.
by Hannah Lee
Summer Nail Trend: Handpainted Lace Enhancements
Set your clients up for summer lovin’ with delicate lace patterns, created with gels and airbrush paint.
Summer Nail Trend: Bright, Punchy Colors
Summer calls for manicures and pedicures in “notice-me” shades, the perfect complement to the season’s bright floral prints and gladiator sandals.
Nail Art and News
Essence magazine says to kick up manicures a notch with texture, color and fun pairings.
Hollywood's Favorites
Hollywood insiders tell Self magazine their favorite beauty products.
Lip Balm for Cuticles
A Los Angeles nail tech tells Self readers to use lip balm for emergency mending of jagged cuticles.
Glowing Summer Colors
Vogue says to go with the brights and neons this summer.
Purse-Sized Files for Nail Emergencies
Redbook recommends Tweezerman Matchbox Files in a purse-sized case.