Technique
Natural Nails: Back to Basics
Natural nail services are seeing a sizeable upswing in popularity in salons right now, and clever techs can capitalize on this new wave of “back-to-basics” clients with great manicuring fundamentals and some little extra touches.
by Tim Crowley
Blue Fimo Acrylic Nail Art Design
Designer Nail Products shows step-by-step instructions on how to create a blue fimo acrylic nail art design.
Leopard Fimo Acrylic Nail Art Design
Designer Nail Products shows step-by-step instructions on how to do leopard fimo acrylic nail art.
Fabeaulous Feet!
This new electric disposal pedicure system by Fabeaulous Feet Inc. uses Disposable Corundum Discs and is very easy to use. It will increase your profits and your clientele, says the company. Order one today at www.rosiefeet.com.
Getting Shellac off the Toes
Here is a demo explaining how to get shellac off of toes.
Emery Boards
These boards are available at wholesale prices and with a countertop display that encourages impulse buys.
Show Your True Colors via CND Additives Nail Art
This design, “Groovy,” shows how CND's just-launched "Additives" can be used with Brisa Gloss and Brisa Paint.
by Sree Roy
Real Coffee Beauty Products
Coffee acts as a gentle exfolient, performs as an effective astringent, and promotes the appearance of smoother-looking skin.
Troubleshooter: Beginner Nail Art Flower
In this installment of the NAILS Troubleshooter series, MaeLing Parrish shows how to make a simple flower shaped design using a dotting tool.
Fun Floral
Double-load your brush to create this floral design by Tuong-Vy Nguyen.
Abstract (Nail) Art
Tiffany Ector uses a dotter to create this multi-colored design.
Clay Rose French
Tina Alberino uses stamping, rhinestones, and clay to create this lovely design.
Pediterranean Pedicure
Haven Spa uses its in-house creations in this sumptuous pedicure.
Peacock Party
Nicole Krawiec uses nail art stripers to create this animal-inspired design.
Reduce Filing by Sculpting with Your Brush
The FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers shows you how to reduce your finish filing time on gels by using your brush, instead of your file to sculpt the nail.
Continuum Basin Durability Demo
Continuum's production manager jumps up and down in the company's pedicure spa basin to showcase its durability. Folks, don't try this at home.
Nail Troubleshooter: Polish, Gel, Gel-Polish, and Acrylics
Once you start working with clients regularly, you may run into minor mishaps that will challenge you. To help you out when they do, keep this chart handy for pointers on fixing some of the most common problems.