Technique
12 New Shellac Shades
CND has 12 new Shellac shades to further excite nail techs and customers alike.
Foldable Pedicure Sandals
These crystal-studded pedicure sandals are a great upscale pedicure sandal for your retail boutique.
Files Manicure Set
LCN’s Files Manicure Set gives you a great start of high-quality grit files to tackle every step of the nail enhancement process.
Butter Blend
Cuccio Naturalé’s 24-hour time-released body butters will not only delight clients suffering from dry, flaky, and chapped skin, they will ease the discomfort of nail techs and hairstylists who are often more prone to skin irritations because of the wet work and the multitude of chemicals that are involved with the job.
Add Selenite Stone Massage to Your Repertoire
Incorporate the unique healing benefits of selenite into your massages.
by Judy Lessin
New Colors for Bella Forma Soak Off Color Gel line
Bellissima International has new colors for its Bella Forma Soak Off Color Gel line.
Dust Art Collection
If glitter is your thing, then the Sheba Dust Art Collection is for you.
Eco Nail Systems Soak Off UV Gels
Star Nail’s Eco Nail Systems Soak Off UV Gels come in a variety of colors and are formulated to prevent chipping, peeling, or smudging.
Christrio Gelacquer Gel Manicure
Christrio’s Gelacquer is a soak off gel system designed to be used over tips as well as natural nails to give a long-lasting, high-quality shine in a variety of colors.
Wax n Waxing Eyebrow Application
Wax n Waxing’s wax is a 100% natural beeswax-based depilatory that contains no added sugar or honey and has a smooth consistency that does not crumble or break. The wax can also be melted in the microwave.
The Queen of Wrap
Madelyn Johnson has been a licensed nail tech for 22 years, presently servicing clients at New Again Nail Spa & Boutique in Houston. Johnson’s early clientele had a fondness for wraps, leading her to become a skilled wrap expert, even earning a placement in the 2005 Nailympics in Las Vegas in the category. She is also an educator for Star Nail. Here she shares one of her most common fiberglass wrap procedures over a tip.
Websites Worth Watching: www.kupainc.com
The redesigned site has new features and product information. Now you can compare bits, see videos on how to use them, and find all the information you need to make informed decisions on purchasing an electric file.
ROB|B Salon Reveals Tips on How to Extend the Life of a Manicure
Robbie Schaeffer, celebrity manicurist and owner of ROB|B — the first OPI Concept Salon — in Studio City, Calif., offers expert advice on how to maintain a manicure and keep the “fresh from the salon” look even longer.
Gel Polish Chips Annoy
So, you wowed your client into a new gel polish application by telling her how much more durable they are than standard polish, and that they help prevent chipping and cracking, and then she comes back a day later with a chip. So what do you do?
Show Off Your Team Spirit: Super Bowl Nails
March can be a tough month for football-loving families, especially for the die-hard Sunday males. So to help fill the football void, offer clients these special Super Bowl sets in their hubby’s favorite team and see if you can “go for two” on pricing.
Fizzing Chocolate Peppermint Spa Pedicure
Amber Edwards of Suzanne Denee Salon, Saint Charles, Ill., offers a CA Botanica pedicure that is the perfect guilt-free chocolate indulgence for your clients.
Entity Wins in Bulgaria
Congratulations to Maya Abbedissen, who won the National Bulgarian Championship in Nail Design in November. Her impressive first place win in the Gel Nails category allows her the opportunity to compete in the gel category at the World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, in March. She will be representing the country of Bulgaria and compete using Entity One Gel Technology.