The Mink Coat for Nails — Minx
Minx Nails of Oceanside, Calif., has created a new way to apply color and design to nails. Pre-made templates are sealed onto nails using heat, and the excess is simply filed off.
You’re Soaking in It
More spas are offering soaking services that just a few years ago most people would have only indulged in at home.
Pina Colada Pedicure
Give your clients a day in the tropics using these aromatic pedicure products spiked with coconut, mango, honey and rum!
Gentlemen's Rock Pedicure
This male-friendly pedicure includes an earthy scrub and exfoliation followed by a pleasurable reflexology massage.
Just Say "WOW"
A good manicure or pedicure should make clients feel special and pampered. Some services push the boundaries in terms of techniques, ingredients, and price to make them exceptional. Take a look at these services that go above and beyond.
Sample Product Packettes
Give clients a chance to sample Sparitual chakra care treatment products.
FootSpa
Footspa uses LED light therapy to reduce the appearance of veins and age spots on the skin.
Behind the Scenes: Happy Anniversary to Us!
For NAILS’ 25th anniversary issue — our silver anniversary — veteran technician Tom Bachik created these impressive high-gloss, chrome nails for our cover shoot.
by Hannah Lee
Got Space? Get Yoga
If you've got the room, why not round out your salon's offerings by introducing yoga to mix?
Isle of Capri Pedicure
Dashing Diva gives clients an Italian holiday with this popular service.
Vinomanicure
This vinomanicure by Zi Spa in Couer d’Alene, Idaho includes a hot stone massage that will warm you up like a glass of Cabernet.
Cuccio Helps Rev Up Your Revenue
Five marketing tips to push your salon to achieve extraordinary results.
Ardell and Fab’lous Lashes Complete Abdul’s Emmy Look
Ja'maal Buster used Ardell DuraLash Regulars in short and medium with Ardell LashGrip Adhesive to create Paula's sultry look.
The Foot Fantastic
From Skin Deep The Body Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif. comes a rejuvinating pedicure tailor-made for those cold winter months.
Making Money with Colored Acrylics
Colored acrylic nails are a beautiful and eye-catching addition to the more standard pink-and-whites on your service menu. Increase your clientele and expand your creativity with all the colored acrylic possibilities.
Hot Buttered Rum Pedicure
Warm and aromatic, the Hot Buttered Rum Pedicure is an ideal warming winter service offered at Jill Wright Spa for Nails in Bowling Green, Ky.
Cuccio Naturalé Deep Dermal Transforming Wrap