Technique

A Truly Personalized Pedi

“We want to anticipate our clients’ needs and really cater to their likes and dislikes. No matter how many times they come in they can have a different pedicure combination,” says Shane Bird, director of spa operations for Skaná Spa.

Keratin Is Key to Trind Treatment

The Trind Keratin Nail Treatment kit provides a chemical-free solution for thin, brittle, and chipped nails

Spa Executive Collection

Estelina’s Spa Executive collection is a three-step product line that offers quality, speed, and relaxing results.

Pedix Feet Heel Smoothing Stick

Alessandro’s Pedix Feet Heel Smoothing Stick is the ideal treatment for targeted relief of dry, cracked heels.

Paradise Collection

The summer 2014 Paradise Collection from CND allows clients to fall under the island spell with six new CND Shellac and CND Vinylux colors in Bicycle Yellow, Electric Orange, Sultry Sunset, Lush Tropics, Cerulean Sea, and Tango Passion. 

Colors of Paradise Collection

SpaFinity

Pedi Princess

The company produces cute post-pedicure flip-flops with crystal toe spreaders for pedicures.

Teddy Bear Nail Art

This design was created by AnGel educator Albee Chen using AnGel Artist Gel from Ikonna. 

Venique Launches New Gel-Like Formulas

Polish lovers are in luck — this April, Venique is launching its new Gel-Like Base and Top Coats, meant to be worn with regular nail lacquer.

Footlogix’s “Pamper Mom…Pamper Me!” Promotion

To continue the Mother’s Day spirit, Footlogix is running a special promotion for NAILS Magazine readers from April 1 through June 30, 2014.

Joby Nail Art’s Stickered Scrollwork

Joby Nail Art released its new gold nail art stickers, which provide nail techs with a simple way to achieve a scrollwork look on clients’ fingertips without meticulous painting. 

Not Your Typical Top Coat

This spring, OPI launches new color-tinted top coats called Sheer Tints. 

China Glaze's Gelaze

From the creators of China Glaze comes Gelaze, a new gel-polish system featuring fewer steps than the traditional gel manicure. 

Pure Organics' Diamond Pedicure

Chemist's Corner: Traditional Gel

With so many newer gel-based inventions on the market (soft gels, gel-polish, soak-off gels), how does hard gel stand out? Director of research and development at Nubar, Dr. Norair Arkoian, and Light Elegance president Jim McConnell explain it all.

How to Build a Lightbox

Lindsey Roberts of the blog www.nails4dummies.blogspot.com shows how to easily create your own affordable lightbox for better nail art photography.