Technique
Hydrate Manicure
Nailphoria Day Spa in Oakland, Calif. exfoliates and moisturizes hands with this yummy-smelling manicure.
A Bridge Over Bitten Nails
When nails are weary, weak, and inching toward the eponychium, a modified nail tip can be a great way to protect nails and encourage them to grow.
Sealed with a Gel: UV Gel Top Coats
If you’re looking to add a nice finishing touch to any nail look, a UV gel top coat can be a great way to cap off the enhancement with a protective and high-gloss coating.
by Tim Crowley
Use Caution With Certain Essential Oils
Irritation and sensitivity are possible with the use of almost any essential oil, says Jimm Harrison, author of Milady’s Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics. This is one reason most aromatherapy experts recommend against using undiluted oils on the skin.
Mango Extreme Hand and Body Crème
California Mango’s Mango Extreme Hand and Body Crème is a long-lasting and luxurious solution for extra dry skin.
#14 Cuticle Nippers
Antoine De Paris’ #14 Cuticle Nippers has a box joint, comes in single or double spring, and is made of cobalt stainless steel.
Body Hair Removal Forumula
The Depilar System uses the latest in advanced scientific research to offer effective and affordable body hair removal for all sexes, races, hair colors, and types.
Exfoliating Foot Scrub
Essie’s Exfoliating Foot Scrub is specially formulated to remove dry and flaking skin effectively.
Manicure Shakers
Shake up your average manicure with Xtreme Nail’s new Manicure Shakers. Shake in a little for a touch of fizz or shake in a lot for a refreshing experience.
Dermal Integration Technology
Footlogix Pediceuticals uses a new science called Dermal Integration Technology to improve the effectiveness of its foot care products so they can penetrate quickly into the skin.
Rose-Scented Nail Tips
May Queene’s new rose-scented nail tips are sure to be a hit this spring season.
Dead Sea Mineral Lotions
One With Nature Lotions are Dead Sea Mineral Lotions that restore skin on the hands and body.
Nudite Nail Sculpting Powders
Entity’s Nudite Nail Sculpting Powders are corrective sculpting powders in shades of pink and white that are designed to hide flaws and enhance the natural look of nails.
Pumice Spa Pumice Bar
Robanda International’s PumiceSpa pumice bar comes in an easy-to-hold shape and works wonders on smoothing both hands and feet.
Illusion Soak-Off Gels
NSI has new Illusion Soak-Off Gel colors for the spring, bringing metallics, creams, brights, and neutrals to complement the festive season.
Graffiti Tweezers
Rubis Switzerland’s Graffiti Tweezers feature four urban art-inspired designs.
Glitter Gels
As the glitter gel toenails craze continues among clients, Light Elegance has released a gel line that makes life easier for the nail techs who do this popular service.