Company’s Peppermint Foot Soak
Treat your clients to an amazing foot bath with San Francisco Bath Salt Company’s Peppermint Foot Soak.
Taking the State Boards
Remember the day(s) of your state board exam? Were you scared and nervous, or cool as a cucumber? Here are some testimonials from fellow techs about that landmark day.
Nail Rehab Manicure
Rachel Jones at Ravisante in San Mateo, Calif., shares her recipe for a Nail Rehab Manicure.
10 Tips for Better Nails
InStyle offers 10 ways to get great nails in its April Beauty section.
Tending to the Natural Nail
Manicures are a service that virtually all nail salons offer. There are basic steps that clients expect, plus add-ons and alternatives that allow for endless customization. Follow our basic manicure steps and decide if you’d like to add any of the upgrades or alternatives to your menu.
by Sree Roy
Dashing Diva French Wrap Manicure
Available in thin or thick styles for short or long free edges, Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus provides an easy-to-create, lasting French manicure or pedicure with consistently perfect smile lines and a no-chip finish.
Doctor’s Weigh in on Cuticle Work
Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Top Manicurists Reveal their Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
Allure catches up with some of the best manicurists around to share pro tips on making beautiful manicures last longer, getting the most out of a salon visit, and working with press-on polish.
Spring 2011 Polish Preview: Farm Fresh
In contrast with last year’s bright, bold colors, this year, we’re seeing a more muted palette — think vine-ripened fruits and fresh-harvested veggies. Let your clients sink their teeth into this fresh crop of color.
FingerNailFixer Repair with Fiberglass in Shellac
A video from Holly Schippers (AKA FingerNailFixer) to help nail professionals do quick natural nail repairs using Shellac and fiberglass.
Files Manicure Set
LCN’s Files Manicure Set gives you a great start of high-quality grit files to tackle every step of the nail enhancement process.
ROB|B Salon Reveals Tips on How to Extend the Life of a Manicure
Robbie Schaeffer, celebrity manicurist and owner of ROB|B — the first OPI Concept Salon — in Studio City, Calif., offers expert advice on how to maintain a manicure and keep the “fresh from the salon” look even longer.
Texas Collection by OPI - The New Sorbet-like Look
OPI reviews the new Sorbet-like look achieved with 6 of the Texas collection shades. Displayed here is "Guy Meets Gal-veston, one of the season's hottest corals.
Shine Therapy
Self chats with Jin Soon Choi, of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas, on how to revive dull and brittle post-winter nails.
Removing the Real Cuticle
Holly "FingerNailFixer" Schippers demonstrates how great cuticle work can eliminate lifting issues, give you smoother polish application, and make the nails just look and feel "clean".
Lemongrass & Lavender Sea Salts
Cuccio Naturalé’s Lemongrass & Lavender Sea Salts work to exfoliate skin as well as hydrate and replenish it with the rejuvenating effects of lemongrass extracts and a light lavender scent.
Nurture Lotion Warm Vanilla Bergamot
NSI’s Nurture Lotion Warm Vanilla Bergamot is infused with jojoba and grapeseed oils to moisturize and replenish damaged and stressed skin tissue.