Technique
Pedicure Poise
Pedicures can be quite tough on a nail tech’s body. Holding legs while clipping toenails, massaging calves and ankles, and scrubbing down thick callus can all quickly lead to sore backs and arms — and cranky dispositions. Here’s what some techs have done to keep their poise during strenuous pedicures.
Ready for All This Gel-ly?
The gelatinous texture of gels can prove difficult for newbie techs to control, and when it comes to textbook C-curves, techs can be lost as to how to get that perfect bend.
Take a Tip from ... Art Club’s Mare Horak
National educator for Art Club and Color Club, Mare Horak explains how she keeps embellishments on natural nail clients.
Just My Opinion: Step Up, Show Up, and Speak Up!
CalleX Ointment
Xenna Corporation’s CalleX Ointment thins and softens hardened skin and exfoliates dry, cracked heels.
Nail Savers
Nail Savers offer 100% UV protection for manicures to keep nails from yellowing or dulling.
Body Builder Cover Pink Gel
NSI’s Body Builder Cover Pink Gel is a warm opaque pink that hides imperfections and creates the illusion of longer nail beds.
SaniTablet
Sani Care’s SaniTablet for pedicure foot spa baths is effective against bacteria and the organism that causes Athlete’s Foot Fungus.
Callus Cream
Sanitas Skincare’s Callus Cream is an extra-strength treatment formulated to re-texturize and soften hard, callused skin.
Makeup Case
Antoine De Paris’ Makeup Case is packaged with 14 professional brushes and a carrying case.
Pedicure Slippers
Beech Sandals’ Pedicure Slippers have toe separators to stretch toes and the sole of the foot for comfort, and to help keep polish from smudging after a pedicure.
French Wrap Plus
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus is an ultra-thin, high-quality professional-grade plastic that is applied with a bond or adhesive and makes French manicures simpler and easier than ever.
Liquid Diamond Natural Nail Hardener
Dr. G’s Liquid Diamond Natural Nail Hardener has mimosa and myrrh plant extracts to help strengthen nail plates in as little as seven days, says the company.
Holiday Glitter Gels
Light Elegance presents its new Holiday Glitter Gels with six shiny new glitter colors.
IPA Perk: Free Webinars
International Pedicure Association. Past webinar topics have explored infection control, media and public relations, and customer service.
At-Home Nail Care for Women on the Go
Shape's December issue shows readers 10, 20, and 30-minute beauty regimens for a night out, including tips for facial, hair, and nail care.
The 60-Second Mani-Pedi Test
Self magazine's editors tested Barielle's 60 Second Mani-Pedi scrub, which uses sea salt to polish rough cutibles and calluses, to see if it could beat the clock.