Technique
Just my Opinion: Why Don't American State Boards Allow Online Training?
While learning and developing is incredibly important for nail techs, it is hard to get a quality education.
Bath Salts Drug No Relation to Legitimate Spa Salts; Beauty Manufacturers Address Customer Concerns
Some foot soak companies have had problems because of the misleading name of this illegal drug.
Troubleshooter: Polish Application
Holly Schippers shows how to apply regular polish, beginning with top coat and using even strokes and thin layers to make for excellent coverage. She even gives quick clean-up tips for when polish winds up on the eponychium.
Footlogix Altima Pedi-Chair
The Footlogix Altima Electronic Pedi-Chair is a heated pedi-chair with a full 180 degree recline to become a multi-purpose massage bed, which can be used for facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and more...all in ONE location! Enjoyed by millions in Europe and around the world, the Footlogix Altima Electronic Pedi-Chairs are now available to spas and salons across Canada and the USA!
Recolution Summer Colors
There are four new colors in LCN's gel-polish line.
SpeedyGel
This new soak off gel-polish line has 24 custom colors.
If The Shoe Fits Collection
These gels are great for nail art and color combinations.
Green Tea Collection
These spa treatments are full of anti-oxidants.
36-Watt UV Lamp
This UV lamp has three dual-bulbs and multi-surface reflectors.
Manicure and Pedicure Implements
One of the implements is an eco-friendly nail file made from recycled paper.
Violent Lips Application How-To
We've heard of nail art, but what about "lip art"? Lip appliques in animal print, glitter, and other designs popped up at all the big beauty shows in 2012. It could be a great retail product for your nail salon, or even a service make-up artists at full-service salons could add to their menus. Here's a how-to from Violent Lips, one of the makers of designed lip appliques.
#Prettygirlproblems: "I've Got Fugly Feet"
Glamour magazine, in it's June 2012 issue, helps a troubled tweeter make her feet more attractive with simple DIY solutions.
The No Polish, 3-Minute Mani
Glamour magazine shares a step-by-step guide on how to give a quick and simple polish-less mani. Perfect for male clients or customers who want their nails looking fabulously natural.
Acrylics are Not Dead
With the sudden rise of brush-on gel-polish bringing many new customers into salons, it seems nail techs are seeing fewer tried-and-true acrylic customers. With new products on the market, traditional acrylic users now have more options to choose from, but there is still a seat at the manicure table for them.
by Tim Crowley
Behind the Scenes: Create the June 2012 Cover Color Block Nails
Holly Schippers creates color block nail art for NAILS' June 2012 cover. Here's the step-by-step.
by Hannah Lee
Troubleshooter: E-file Safety
Vicki Peters explains some e-file safety tips and how to apply a carbide barrel and safety bit properly across the nail.
Checks & Balances
Diane Self uses a holographic square and circle pattern on gel nails.