Technique
3-D Made Easy
Well, maybe not easy. But Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson has a quick tip on how to get a better performance out of acrylic for 3-D designs.
Young Nails Imagination Art Acrylic Powder Marble Design
Young Nails Imagination Art Acrylic Powders can be used to create an amazing variety of nail designs. The powders come in four collections of solid colors, plus five collections of glitters, and they handle well so techs can create intricate designs.
Fimo Leopard and Lily Design
C. A. Therien offers a wide variety of handmade fimo clay canes for beautiful nail art. Fimo canes are easily cut into thin slices, or designs can be purchased in convenient pre-cut packs. Fimo can be encased in acrylic or gel, or glued on top of polish and sealed with a gel top coat.
Balinese Ginger Pedicure
Step-by-step by Laurentius Salon, Philadelphia
Shellac Your Nails
CND Shellac is an innovative hybrid nail color that’s been in development for the last five years. Featuring new UV3 Technology, the gel-polish hybrid applies like polish, wears for 14 days, and can be removed in 10 minutes.
By the Book
Catherine Wong gives NAILS readers a peak into her step-by-step nail art books.
Massage Pregnant Pedicure Clients With Caution
A massage might seem just the thing to bring relief to pregnant clients’ swollen feet and legs, but there are acupressure points around the lower legs and feet that, when aggressively worked, can bring on contractions.
Correct Painful Toenail Woes Easily and Quickly
Heather Goodwin offers relief to clients suffering from mildly ingrown toenails and pincer nails with the application of a B/S Brace.
Dare to Wear Stiletto Nails
If your clients are afraid of this pointy shape, offer up this advice from nail techs who do their best to ensure that beauty doesn’t have to equal pain.
Double O Manicure
Tru Day Spa in San Francisco offers this Orange and Oxygen hand treatment to prevent and reverse sun damage on your hands.
On My Mind: Are You Evolving? Your Clients Are.
Whether you decide to add a new service, or completely rethink how you’ve set up your salon, commit to making at least one change in your business this year.
by Hannah Lee
Spring Means Vibrant Nails
O, The Oprah Magazine, says a good way to get over the winter blues is brightly colored toenails peeking out of a pair of sandals.
ManiSation Manicure Products
BioCreative Labs’ ManiSation line of manicure products are ordered sequentially to create a custom four-step manicure.
Body Glitter Design Kit
Rainbow Body Skin Art makes it easy to create detailed and intricate glitter designs on the body.
Performance Forms
CND’s Performance Forms for liquid and powder enhancements provide a perfect fit and stunning C-curve.
#44 Combination Tool
Antoine De Paris’ #44 Combination Tool is made of cobalt stainless steel and has a convex pusher and pterygium knife tool.
Ejuvenate System
Essie’s Ejuvenate is a revolutionary system for younger-looking hands.