Technique
Secret Ingredient: Acrylic Liquid
Monomer is a Greek term that means “one part” or “one unit.” (Mono means “one”; mer means “unit.”) But beyond “monomer,” what is the liquid that we use day in and day out? We’ve listed the ingredients necessary in every formula, regardless of manufacturer.
Sweaty Feet Formula
A terrific retail item, Sweaty Feet Formula from Footlogix Pediceuticals noticeably reduces perspiration of the feet.
Mini Lavender
The all-new Mini Lavender from Gulfstream consists of a burnito wood laminated base and portable basin.
Light Elegance P2 Manicure
Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.
by Tim Crowley
China Glaze Island Escape Leopard Design
Take an exotic island escape with China Glaze this summer with a tropical, shimmering rainbow of bright brilliant colors. Mix and match these hot hues to add a candy-like pop to that summer manicure and pedicure.
by Tim Crowley
Ayurvedic Retreat Caters to Beachside Crowd
Long Beach, Calif.-based salon owner Elizabeth Ashton uses ayurvedic wellness techniques from India to provide clients with relaxing services based on age-old tradition.
Entity Acrylic Retouch
A demonstration on how to retouch a classic French using Entity Acrylic, by Lee-Anne Henderson, director of educational sales and distributor relations.
Entity Acrylic Sculpt on Tip
A demonstration on how to apply Entity Acrylic over a tip.
Entity Acrylic Sculpt on Form
A demonstration on how to apply Entity Acrylic over a form.
Entity Gel 1 Sculpting on a Form
A demonstration on how to sculpt Entity Gel 1 over a form.
Entity Gel 1 Tip and Overlay
A demostration using Entity Gel 1 on a tip and overlay.
Entity Color Couture Gel
A demonstration of Entity's Color Couture brush-on gel polish.
Summer Pedicures With Sizzle
As the mercury rises, so does the number of clients looking for trendy pedicure services. Make one of these nine fabulous offerings your own or let them spark your imagination to create something as unique.
What's Hot in Acrylics Kits
Here’s a sampling of the industry’s latest acrylic kits that continue to provide stellar nail enhancements, from classic Frenches to bold nail art.
Antioxidant Skin Care line
The GiGi Antioxidant Skin Care line features natural, simple ingredients that are rich in antioxidants. The combination of dark honey, niacinamide, licorice extract, and vitamin C promotes healing, reduces redness, and brightens skin.
Remove Calluses in Half the Time
Forget hand-filing on the feet. Invented by a board-certified foot surgeon, the new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.
Red Carpet Pedicure
Le Polish Salon | Spa | Lounge, Los Angeles, creates a Hollywood-worthy pampering pedicure using Tasha & Co Organics Red Current products.