Herbal Warrior Relief Pedicure
Signature Service by Presentations Salon, Kansas City, Mo.
The Next Generation of Polish
The new crop of UV-cured brush-on gel polishes has set the industry abuzz. But what exactly is the technology behind these so-called hybrids, and how can they affect your business?
by Tim Crowley
MInx Owners Featured in NY TImes
Minx owners Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch-Goodwin talk to the New York Times about the history of Minx and how the ultra-popular service became such a hit. Celebrity manicuirst Lisa Logan talks about the fame from Minxing celebrities and how Beyonce's Minx manicure helped her become an overnight success.
Warm Milk and Mud Pedicure
Toronto-based Featuring...You Salon & Spa demonstrates how to perform a warm milk and mud pedicure.
Sweet Sherbet Pedicure
Stylux Beauty Salon, based in Glendale, Calif., demonstrates how to perform a Sweet Sherbet pedicure.
Play Me a Mood
You’ve just thought of an awesome new signature service you want to add to your spa menu. So why not go that little extra mile and make a nice music playlist to go along with it?
A Minxed Man
Beverly Hills, Calif., manicurist Rose Riggio (left) Minxed Aerosmith’s lead singer, Steven Tyler, in July. Tyler requested Flowers Minx on his toes, and Golden Lightning Cheetah on his fingers.
Waxing Poetic
Making the switch from shaving underarms to waxing should start in the fall, according to InStyle magazine.
Mosaic Tips
Gracia Beauty has come out with special Mosaic Tips that have raised pyramid-type bumps to enable clients to easily sculpt 3-D acrylic and gel designs onto the nail.
Cookies & Cream Manicure
My'Amour Salon & Spa explains how to do a fun Cookies & Cream manicure for clients.
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?
Exotic Mango Manicure/Pedicure
Hollywood Nails explains how to give clients a luxurious manicure/pedicure with mango oil, sliced oranges, and flower petals.
Just My Type
Get the down low for how to cater to four common client types — the glamour girl, control freak, escapist, and eco-conscious client — with nail styles, colors, services, and more that are fine-tuned to the needs of each.
by Sree Roy
Rosemary Avocado Manicure
Modern Day Spa in Arlington, Va. uses the 100% botanical formulated products from Mountain Body for this rejuvenating and moisturizing manicure.
Cellulite Massage DVD
In Aesthetic Video Source's new Cellulite Massage DVD, massage therapist Susan Brown goes step-by-step through a complete massage session.
French Wrap Manicure
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Manicure gives you a quick, easy, and perfect French that really lasts.
Mixing Gel Like a Mason
Looking to add a little more pop to your gels? Try mixing in some glitter. It’s fun to do in front of a client and it will show her you have skills beyond the mere limits of the jar.