Technique
Texas Collection by OPI - The New Sorbet-like Look
OPI reviews the new Sorbet-like look achieved with 6 of the Texas collection shades. Displayed here is "Guy Meets Gal-veston, one of the season's hottest corals.
Fire & Ice Signature Foot Treatment
Roula’s Nail Spa, Houston, offers a pedicure that’s both hot and cold.
by Sree Roy
A Nail Bouquet
To make these flowers, Odyssey Nail educator Tammi Merrit used the Arabella Fantasy Forms to pre-design the flowers, which were then peeled off and placed onto these acrylic nails.
Tweezer Catty
The durable protective case makes a great protector for the precision tweezers, ensuring that every tweeze is as clean and effective as the very first pluck.
The Dessert pedicure
Salon footique in Columbus, Ga., shows how to perform a decadent The Dessert pedicure.
by Sree Roy
Weakened Nails After Gel Removal
Sometimes a new gel client will be surprised to see damage to her natural nails after a few weeks of wearing gels. There’s no guarantee that all gel applications and removals will be done precisely to manufacturer standards, so in the event of soaking off a set of gels and looking at weakened and thinned nail plates, what is a tech to do?
Crack No More Heel Cream
For problem feet, Nailology offers its best-selling Crack No More Heel Cream.
Kupa's New Upower-2G
Leave behind the cords and outlets and take along full-size power, available January 29, 2011
Toenail Extension
Every tech has seen clients who for one reason or another had to have their large toenails removed. Thistechnique will help you create a reusable prosthetic toenail that the wearer can be proud of
Frosted Gel Impressions
Olga Palylyk is a nail tech based out of her home salon Ornate Nailz in Surrey, Canada. Palylyk is a senior educator of Amore Ultima’s Gel Nail products, and is quite an accomplished gel nail artist.
Tony Cuccio Presents Eco Soak Off Gel from Star Nail
Tony Cuccio, President and CEO of Star Nail International and Cuccio Naturale, talks about Star Nail's new Eco Soak Off Gel. The fastest soak off UV gel in the industry, this gel takes only three (3) minutes to cure and five (5) minutes to soak off. Available in a variety of colors, Eco Soak Off Gel strengthens natural nails, never separates at the free edge and never lifts. Clear, never yellowing, the gel dries instantly with UV light and fills and smooths uneven ridges. Plus no rubbery finish! Learn more at http://www.starnail.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=23
Low-Flow Pedicure Spas
It’s no secret that pedicure spas can use a lot of water, a fact that’s reflected in your salon’s monthly water bill and maybe in some nagging guilt in your conscience about your environmental footprint. Luckily, spa manufacturers have been steadily decreasing the amount of water needed to perform satisfying pedicures, so here’s a look at their latest low-water-usage options.
by Sree Roy
Shine Therapy
Self chats with Jin Soon Choi, of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas, on how to revive dull and brittle post-winter nails.
Behind the Scenes: How-to Create February's Cover Look
Star Nail's Elaine Watson created this cute-as-a-cupcake cover for our February 2011 issue. See how she did the nails.
by Hannah Lee
Removing the Real Cuticle
Holly "FingerNailFixer" Schippers demonstrates how great cuticle work can eliminate lifting issues, give you smoother polish application, and make the nails just look and feel "clean".
Be Natural Callus Eliminator
If you’re looking to combat powerful calluses, then try ProLinc's Be Natural Callus Eliminator Pre-Soaked Pads.
Heels and Elbows Cream
VB Cosmetics’ Heels and Elbows Cream brings relief to clients suffering with dry, cracked heels.