Technique
Summer 2011 Collection
If you’re an Essie Cosmetics fan, then the summer 2011 collection is a must-have to add some fiery brights to your salon’s polish selection.
Pomegranate Twist Signature Spa Manicure
The Spa West 9th Street, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, uses Haken products to create a pomegranate-themed experience.
FingerNailFixer Combines Rockstar and Engraving Nail Art Techniques
Holly Schippers (FingerNailFixer) shows you several nail art designs combining the "rockstar" look with carving (or engraving) techniques.
Organic Signature Manicure
Rituals Spa and Medical Aesthetic Center, Guilford, Conn., shares how to do its signature manicure, which features products from Eminence Organic.
Catherine Wong's Kentucky Derby-Themed Fantasy Nail Art
Akzéntz educator Jessica Hoel had some fun interviewing veteran nail art competitor Catherine Wong on how she came up with the details in her award-winning fantasy nail art at the 2011 Premiere Orlando beauty show. Story here: http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/103860/run-for-the-roses-catherine-wongs-fantasy-nail-art
6 Easy Ideas for Signature Nail Services
Specialty manicures and pedicures are a great hook to get clients into the salon. Be inspired by these six manicures and pedicures that would be great additions to your service menu.
Artistic Colour Gloss Demo by Tom Bachik
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachick shows us how to use his new soak-off color gel: Artistic Colour Gloss.
CND Brings a Flash Mob to Premiere Orlando Beauty Show
On Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, CND orchestrated this amazing flash mob in the main foyer of the show to help promote it's popular Shellac line.
Enhancement Troubleshooter
You learned a lot in school, but once you start working full time with clients you’ll see that minor mishaps with nail enhancements will occasionally pop up to frustrate and challenge you. To help you out when they do, here's some handy troubleshooting advice on fixing the more common acrylic and gel problems.
Young Nails Sends Nail Products to the Troops
Young Nails' Greg Salo and his brother Habib Salo were interviewed on LA's NBC news recently after sending products to a soldier (who is also a licensed manicurist) stationed in Afghanistan. Full story here: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/92521/young-nails-maniq-is-soldier-proof
GoNails Nail Growth Treatment
GoNails is the first dermatologist-backed clinically researched nail and cuticle treatment cream. GoNails works to strengthen and grow nails, as well as heal cuticles.
Handprint Hand Salve
SpaRitual has released Handprint Hand Serum, which contains botanical antioxidants to slow the effects of environmental damage, while restoring the skin’s elasticity, soft texture, and complexion.
More Luxury, Less Water
An alternative to costly pedicure thrones, the Embrace “No Plumbing” Pedicure Chair from Belava enables techs to provide a high-end experience and guarantee the highest sanitation standards, all while conserving water.
Like a Sauna for the Feet
A new pedicure system from The Nail Superstore could radically change what clients expect from their salon experience. The Red Dragon Sauna Pedicure system combines a wooden barrel with a steam generator to create a sauna that open pores, eliminates dead cells, and softens skin.
Cooling Peppermint Infuses Foot Care Collection
Bella Luccè has developed a complete line of pedicure products designed to improve the condition and appearance of the feet in just minutes. What’s more Bella Luccè takes its commitment to the environment seriously.
by Judy Lessin
BELOVED Nails Second Book
The nail tech instructional publication BELOVED Nails by Kyu.S, has come out with a second book featuring more international nail tech artists and packed with nail art and nail styles from around the world.
Wax Love Got to Do With It
A burden on your skin, but on clients it’s a win — unwanted hair is an oft-overlooked opportunity for nail techs to rip into new profits and broaden their salon skill set.
by Tim Crowley