Technique
Make Your Own Nail Art Decals
Use a computer-compatible label printer to design make-your-own nail art decals.
Dashing Diva’s Perfect French Manicure
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus has made it easier than ever to get that perfect smile line. The wraps are put on the nails using the easy application tab, and the ultra-thin French decal is left perfectly on the free edge, with smile line intact and free of brush strokes. The decoration can last after weeks of wear, and works best when combined with Dashing Diva’s Gelife Brush-On Glue and Soak-Off Gels.
Nailite’s Soak-Off Gel Toes
Nailite’s Soak-Off Gels gently soak off in acetone in 10 minutes or less. The one-step, self-leveling gels can be used on sensitive skin, and are durable, flexible, and easy to use. The gels cure with a 9-watt UV lamp in two minutes and with a 6-watt UV lamp in three minutes.
Behind the Scenes: Cutting Edge
Lynn Lammers knows a thing or two about perfect nails. After securing the top spot on NAILS’ Top 25 List of competitors for the second year running (and winning the World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, earlier this year), she’s on a roll. And she seemingly can do it all — extreme pink-and-whites, colored acrylic designs, fantasy acrylic sculptures are just a few of her specialties.
Ingrown Toenail Myths Debunked
When it comes to ingrown toenails and how to treat them, misinformation abounds. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers this list of myths you may hear from clients and how to counter them.
Secret Ingredient: Oats
Oats are used in food (oatmeal or flour), drinks (British beer, a Latin American sweet drink), to feed horses and cattle, and to soothe skin conditions.
The Big Dip: Paraffin Waxes
Paraffin waxes are renowned for their healing and pain-relieving properties. The wax was first used by doctors to help relieve arthritis pain but has since become a standard in nail salon services. Here’s a quick dip into the world of paraffin, from different warmers to proper cleaning procedures, as well as a wax roundup.
by Tim Crowley
Trend: Kid's Pedi Chairs
Children's pedicure chairs make it easier to pamper the kiddies.
Take a Tip From ... INM's Rachel Mouritsen
INM's Rachel Mouritsen explains the difference between applying odorless acrylics and standard acrylics.
Buffers and Files
CHI’s Buffers and Files offer premium performance and a sleek look.
Swarovski Crystal Files
Nail Tek’s Swarovski Crystal Files now come in a convenient mini size.
Callus Terminator and Mr. Pumice Pumi Bar
Robanda’s Callus Terminator and Mr. Pumice Pumi Bar make a great team of home-care foot products.
Acrylic Nipper
The original Antoine De Paris Acrylic Nipper developed 35 years ago was the first triple-reinforced acrylic nipper, and it still sets the standard to this day.
Septiblock Santizable File Block
Backscratchers’ Septiblock Santizable File Block has stick-on abrasives that come off so the block can be soaked in disinfectant.
Tangerine Skin Milk Nurture Lotion
NSI has a new flavor for its Nurture Lotion, Tangerine Skin Milk.
Polymer Nailfinity Corrective Opaque Pink Powder
Kinetics’ Polymer Nailfinity Corrective Opaque Pink Powder is designed to create flawless nail extensions even on very short, damaged nail plates.
Options Soak-Off UV Gels
Akzentz Options Soak-Off UV Gels are odorless and durable and are easily removed with acetone or other remover.