Technique
Let's Hear It for the Lefties
Whether you’re a left-handed tech yourself, have one as a coworker, or simply want to see nails from a different perspective, you can benefit from learning about how south paw nail techs adapt their set-ups to stay in their right minds and in the right career path for them.
by Sree Roy
Color Fade by Leah Light
Auckland, New Zealand-based nail tech Leah Light is an international nail correspondant for Perez Hilton's blog. Here, she shows viewers how to create color fade nail art using a sponge technique. View more of her videos at http://cocoperez.com/category/leah-light.
Young Nails Blooper Reel
Check out these hilarious outtakes from Young Nails' instructional videos with Greg Salo. We love it.
Fluttering Butterfly
Double-load your brush to create easy petals and wings in this design by Tuong-Vy Nguyen.
Golf Ball Therapy
The SPAball Kaddy — an ergonomically balanced, cup-like device that perfectly cradles a standard golf ball — was designed by massage therapist Heather Karr to relieve any awkwardness or fatigue the therapist might feel using a golf ball to massage.
Callus Cream Works in 28 Days (or Less)
A one-month treatment, Gehwol Med Callus Cream guarantees the rapid and gentle removal of excess calluses on the feet.
Cute Kitty
Japanese-inspired "kawaii" styles are in, so use this simple kitty design by April Frye on your trend-watching clients.
Stamp of Approval
Professional nail techs of all levels taking a little help where they can get it — from easy-to-use nail art stamping kits.
by Sree Roy
Melting Orangesicle
Is it summer yet? Melt your clients' cares away with this acrylic design by Lorri Silvestre.
Troubleshooter: Filing Nails Into Shape
Vicki Peters and Holly Schippers show you how to hand file four common nail extension shapes into form: Square, Soft Corners, Squoval, Oval, and Almond.
New Wax Formulas
Clean + Easy introduces three distinct new formulas of wax infused with essences of White Tea, Green Tea, and Black Tea to meet all of your hair removal needs.
Pear Sugar Scrub & Warming Clay Masque
Nubar is ready to meet any pedicure need with its luxurious combo of Delicious Pear Organic Brown Sugar Scrub and Skin Essentials Warming Clay Masque.
Aqua Leaves
Cuccio Naturalé’s Aqua Leaves make for instant themed pedicures and turn ordinary pedicures into extraordinary spa experiences.
Z45 Fast Dry Top
Beauty Millenium’s Z45 Fast Dry Top Lot is an all-round top coat that can be used on natural nails, acrylics, and gels.
LED Lamp
SuperNail has now entered the world of LED.
Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit
Hand & Nail Harmony has a new Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit.
CND Additives Nail Art How-To
Launching in July 2012 exclusively to salons, CND Additives are a collection of pure pigments and lustrous effects. Blend Additives into any CND sculpting powder or gel or layer over CND Shellac to create nail art designs. Watch this video for a few examples of nail art created with Additives. Related Videos: Cover Look: NAILS December 2011 (using CND Additives)