Technique
Irish Cream Milkshake Pedicure
Serve the client a homemade milkshake with either Bailey’s Irish Cream or, for a non-alcoholic option, caramel, with this pedicure from Artistic Trends Salon.
Cuccio Colour Veneer Features Top-Selling Colors
The next generation of LED/UV nail color, Cuccio Colour Veneer is available in 24 classic shades that are perfect for clients of any age.
Troubleshooter: Cleaning the Cuticle With An E-File
Vicki Peters shows how to clean and prep the natural nail bed using an e-file.
Troubleshooter: Applying a Form
Holly Schippers and Vicki Peters give three techniques for applying forms. Schippers shows how to modify a form for a better fit, and Peters demonstrates how to apply a form for both a classic sculpt and a stiletto.
Keep Feet Smooth and Soft
The PediSmuter Professional Electric Callus Remover from The Nail Superstore is a lightweight electric foot care device designed to shave and smooth away dry skin and calluses in just minutes.
A Study in Bliss: Thai Foot Massage
A component of Thai massage, Thai foot massage was born out of the Ayurvedic medical system in India thousands of years ago.
by Judy Lessin
Chamomile Mint Mani/Pedi Line
OPI releases its latest formula for the Manicure/Pedicure line of scrub, mask, and massage lotion — Chamomile Mint.
Red Carpet Pedi “The Step and Repeat”
Cindy Walston's client's feet and legs literally gleam in the sun after this pedicure.
Endless Possibilities With Fabric
CND educator ambassador Marilyn Olemma Garcia of Caguas, Puerto Rico shows how with pre-made — and wild-styled — acrylic sculpts and pieces of fabric, she can create fun, funky, and artistic nails.
Tropical Bliss Pedicure
Island Spirit Healing Center and Day Spa offers this natural escape to its clients.
(Color) Block Party
Hand & Nail Harmony decked out guests at retailer Alice and Olivia’s color denim preview party with Gelish Color Block Manicures.
Sponge Painting with Tiger Print
Use a simple kitchen sponge as a tool to create the background of this bold animal print design by Mindy Hardy.
Handpainted Nail Art
This step by step tutorial by Designer Nail Products shows the process for handpainted nail art using gels.
Color Acrylic Inlay Nail Art
This video is a step by step tutorial by Designer Nail Products demonstrating the process for color inlay acrylic nail art using gels.
Heartthrob
Red heart-shaped rhinestones embellish this design by Ebony Allen.
Flower Garden
Double-loading the brush helps to create the flower petals in this design by Lorri Silvestre.
How to Create Your Own Pedicure Platform
Elevating clients for feet-focused services generally improves nail tech ergonomics, as you don’t have to hunch over to do close-up work. And building your own set-up means you can design and decorate it however you want. (Hello, purple paint and glitter!)