Technique
LeChat’s Perfect Match Gel Polish & Nail Lacquer (Part 4)
Part 4 – Removing Gel Polish
Taking the State Boards
Remember the day(s) of your state board exam? Were you scared and nervous, or cool as a cucumber? Here are some testimonials from fellow techs about that landmark day.
Double the Fun
Take advantage of the increased demand for double services and your salon could gain the reputation of being the go-to place to meet for coffee, drinks, even dinner and a movie.
Nail Rehab Manicure
Rachel Jones at Ravisante in San Mateo, Calif., shares her recipe for a Nail Rehab Manicure.
Dream Wahine Pedicure
Scratch Pedicure Parlour in Rockford, Ill., shares its Dream Wahine Pedicure.
10 Tips for Better Nails
InStyle offers 10 ways to get great nails in its April Beauty section.
Erica’s Nail Vacuum System
The new NV210 Nail Vacuum System from Erica’s Advanced Technical Abrasives is made to vacuum up gel and skin particles.
Luxio
Richmond, Ontario, Canada-based Akzéntz is coming out with a new line of its very own brush-on, soak-off gel polish, called Luxio.
Tending to the Natural Nail
Manicures are a service that virtually all nail salons offer. There are basic steps that clients expect, plus add-ons and alternatives that allow for endless customization. Follow our basic manicure steps and decide if you’d like to add any of the upgrades or alternatives to your menu.
by Sree Roy
Behind the Scenes: Create a Softer French Look
Akzéntz's educator Gina Silvestro created this soft gel French look for our May cover. Find out how you can do these nails.
by Hannah Lee
Texting Thumbnail Syndrome
Texting can put a damper on the edges of clients’ thumbnails and throw off the whole shape of the nail. Here’s a quick fix, in between fills and/or polish changes, from Dianna Medeiros of Woodbury Heights, N.J.
NSI’s Video Nail Lab
NSI has recently revamped its online education with the addition of the Nail Lab on its main website, www.nsinails.com.
Designer Nails Tutorial
Veteran nail tech Michelle Sproat shares an excerpt from her new book-DVD set.
Dashing Diva French Wrap Manicure
Available in thin or thick styles for short or long free edges, Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus provides an easy-to-create, lasting French manicure or pedicure with consistently perfect smile lines and a no-chip finish.
Backscratchers Extreme Powder Glaze Acrylic Dip System
Backscratchers Extreme Powder Glaze Acrylic Dip System incorporates resin technology with high quality acrylic dipping powder to create strong, natural–looking nails that are easy to apply.
Gel Impressions Technique
Olga Palylyk of Ornate Nailz by Olga in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, shares her gel nail art impressions technique.
13 Helpful Tips for E-file Users
There are so many things you can do with your e-file, from getting nails to the perfect length and shape to backfill trenching and even a little callus filing. Nail techs share their most common e-file maneuvers.