My B.I.F. (Best Implement Friend)
What implement can you not live without? Nail techs answer this question by describing the tools that get them through the workday. Plus, be sure to save the experts’ advice for implement purchasing, and the convenient buyers’ guide for the next time you’re shopping for new implements.
Top Offs
Qtica offers two new products to help keep those polished manicures exquisite as clients walk out the door.
Tips for Making Manicures Last 10 Days
Redbook magazine shares seven tips for making a manicure last for 10 days.
Spa Series
The LCN Spa Series provides hand, nail, and foot care treatments made from all-natural ingredients found a world away. The spa line captures the holistic spirit of the Indonesian islands, incorporating elements derived from the highest-quality plants, herbs, and flora.
Magic Wand
With the introduction of Young Nails’ new Magic Wand, you’ll soon be hearing a different tune when you ask a nail tech what her favorite implement is. With upgraded design and handling, techs can continue to push, remove, and pinch with ease.
Cookies & Cream Manicure
My'Amour Salon & Spa explains how to do a fun Cookies & Cream manicure for clients.
Polish Preview Fall 2010: Back to School
Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this lesson on the new fall colors. (Your clients might surprise you with a pop quiz later.) With reds, blues, purples, and grays all on the syllabus, you’ll want to keep these polishes on your supply list until at least winter break.
by Sree Roy
Cool Blue Buffers
Soft Touch has new Cool Blue Buffers to inspire clients to keep nails extra shiny this summer. Crafted from high-quality materials and made in the USA, the Cool Blue Buffers are quick and easy to use and are gentle on nails. Simply buff with the blue side and then polish with the white side.
Lemongrass & Lavender Body Butter
Cuccio Naturale's new Lemongrass and Lavender body butter is the perfect balance of moisture delivered to the skin and lasts for 24 hours. The time-released emollients slowly disperse a cascading amount of oils into the skin, leaving it feeling healthy and refreshed.
Nailtrition
Orly’s Nailtrition Leaves Nails Strong and Healthy
Perfect Palette
Don your berets, because Orly’s new Instant Artist Collection promises to help you achieve clean, precise, and colorful nail art designs at every skill level. The collection features 24 water-based shades that each come with a tapered brush for exact placement. The collection also includes four tools: a detailer brush, striper brush, dotter duo, and design tear-off cards that offer suggested step-by-steps.
Milk and Honey Daily Skin Polisher
Cuccio Naturale is unveiling a new product to the nail and skin care family, Milk and Honey Daily Skin Polisher.
Wrist-Assist
R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.
Lemongrass and Lavender Body Butter
Cuccio Naturalé's new Lemongrass and Lavender Body Butter is an invigorating yet calming body butter.
Spa Line
Bio Sculpture Gel’s Spa Line is a new collection of spa products to promote and maintain healthy skin and beauty.
Anti-Aging Hand Treatment Kit
LCN has a new Anti-Ageing Hand Treatment Kit. The kit includes an Enzyme Hand Peel, a Firming Hand Cream, and a Hand Lifting Serum.
Zip File
Tweezerman’s new Zip File bridges the gap between high art and gadget geekdom.