Technique
GiGi's New No Sting Wax
GiGi just released its No Sting Wax, which is infused with kava kava (a natural numbing agent) to help relieve pain and discomfort.
Websites Worth Watching
Since 2000, wholesale website BathBodySupply.com has been selling a wide collection of back-bar spa products in bulk. If you mention you heard about it through NAILS Magazine, you'll receive a free 30-minute consultation.
Kupa Glitters It Up
With Kupa’s Divinity Colored Acrylic Powders and Artfinity Glitters, you can glam up your clients’ nails with hundreds of combinations of colored powders.
by Tim Crowley
Troubleshooter: 3-D Acrylic Cat & Bow
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cat and bow using colored acrylics.
Fun and Fabulous
Where does a top nail competitor get her ideas? In the case of New York City-based nail tech Erina Ogawa, they come from shoes, clothes, furniture, or just her imagination.
Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book
Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.
by Sree Roy
Island Oasis Pedicure
Escape to the tropics with this treat for the feet at Luxure Nail and Beauty Bar.
Me! Bath Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Pedicure
Your clients will be happier than kids hearing the ice cream truck when treated to this pedicure from Bond {a nail lounge}.
Striplac Peel Off Gel-Polish Step-by-Step
New from Alessandro International is Striplac, a peel-off gel-polish. Watch the video for a step-by-step of Striplac application and removal.
Pure Organics Spa Starter Kit
The Spa Starter Kit from Pure Organics by La Palm Spa Productions is an all-natural, certified organic spa pedicure system.
Striplac: Gel-Polish Removable by Simply Peeling It Off
Introduced to the U.S. market at the Premiere Orlando trade show, Striplac by Alessandro International is a brand new gel-polish that comes off simply by peeling it off. No acetone soaking or wrapping required. Learn more on Alessandro International's website.
Troubleshooter: Leopard Spots with Gel-Polish
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create leopard spots using gel-polish.
Rocker Shirley Manson Gets Artistic
In April, Artistic Nail Design senior educator Zoe Vokis applied Artistic Rock Hard Nails on Shirley Manson, the lead singer of the band Garbage, during Manson’s trip to Sydney, Australia.
Father’s Day Nail Services
The percentage of men getting nail services in the United States has actually decreased in the last few years, according to the NAILS Big Book, dropping from 8.3% of your overall clientele in 2009 to the present 3%. Luckily, Father’s Day provides an excellent way for you to offer services specifically for male clients and maybe even an opportunity to turn them into regular customers. Here are some examples of how nail salons are marketing to male clients.
I Heart Acrylics
The cornerstone of the nail industry’s foundation, acrylics helped build the manicuring business into what it is today. Manufacturers are still continuing to innovate and improve upon the products and techniques. With support from manufacturers and with die-hard acrylic clients, the art of an acrylic sculpt and 3-D design is thriving among the latest generation of acrylic nail technicians. Here are some of the latest acrylic products.
BCL Spa Gel Lotion
Unlike other lotions on the market, this calming moisturizer has dry touch technology, which when applied, leaves skin feeling soft, fresh, and moisturized throughout the day.
When They Can’t Get to the Salon
LeChat’s Gel Polish On The Go Kit is the perfect retail item for clients who travel frequently or just can’t make it into the salon now and then.