Technique
French Polynesian Island Spa Pedicure Kit
Orly’s new French Polynesian Island Spa Pedicure Kit contains one each of Orly’s new French Polynesian Pedicure Products, plus a complete instruction guide and free Orly branded pedicure towel.
Yu Spa
The Yu Spa pipe-free pedicure spa from European Touch is designed to accommodate clients up to 6’8” inches tall and to adapt to wheelchair-bound and elderly clients. Working with the Nail Technician Advisory Council, the company’s engineers developed the Yu Spa to meet the need for a universal, user-friendly pedicure spa. Its swivel seat and adjustable base means a comfortable fit for virtually everyone.
Marine Salt Scrub
CND’s Marine Salt Scrub is a delicious-smelling scrub that combines a blend of mineral and Dead Sea salts to mildly exfoliate the body.
Petite Nail Forms
StylEnvy’s Petite Nail Forms offer easy application to produce a smooth finish.
Professional Triple Cut
Mehaz’s Professional Triple Cut has a stainless steel straight edge blade that makes it easy to cut tips on acrylics.
Rejuvacote
The Duri Rejuvacote heals and cures split, cracked, and acrylic-eaten nails and produces results within weeks, leaving nails stronger and healthier.
60 Second Mani-Pedi
Barielle’s new 60 Second Mani-Pedi is a fast-acting exfoliating treatment that takes only one minute to exfoliate and polish away dry, cracked skin on the hands or feet.
Nail Products
The new Style Envy line of nail products introduces its Acrylic Powders and Monomer, along with a Mini Flower Collection for nail art.
TurboFile II
Medicool’s TurboFile II has a lightweight hand piece, a 20,000 RPM motor, a variable speed control, and operates quietly with minimal vibration.
M800 Pedicure Spa
SpaFinity’s M800 Pedicure Spa is equipped with many extra features in the chair to ensure clients have a great pedicure experience.
They Wear Gels in Germany, Don’t They?
That was about the only thing I knew before heading to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, this past March. I had never been to Europe before and spoke no German, but I was eager to learn everything I could about the German nail industry. Unearthing stiletto styles, licensing loop-holes, the economic recession and more, the German nail industry proved to be a fascinating player in the worldwide nail market.
by Tim Crowley
Swirl Girl
Nails by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Wrap Chat
Wraps are thin pieces of material (usually silk or fiberglass) that are adhered to nails to help increase their strength and durability. Wraps make great supports for thin or very weak nails, and they can quickly make a difference on clients concerned about breaking or chipping their fragile nails.
Take a Tip From ... Color Club’s Mare Horak
Getting a good product application can be tough enough just using acrylics or gels, but when you start adding nail art embellishments like glass beads, crushed flowers, small rhinestones, or tiny seashells, you have to take extra care to prevent lifting. Art Club educator Mare Horak explains how she uses embellishments without compromising enhancement quality.
by Tim Crowley
Light Elegance Fiber Gel
Light Elegance has re-released an old favorite, Fiber Gel. Fiber Gel is a UV-cured gel that contains fiberglass mixed into the gel. The fiber is strong and can be used on fills and full-sets, and it is a self-leveling product. When cured, the fiberglass becomes locked together to form a blanket of strength.
Nailtural Natural Nail Treatment
Nailtural Botanical nail care and nail treatment system specializes in natural plant extracts with organic ingredients. These products help create a healthier salon/ spa environment and fulfill greener product demands.
by Tim Crowley
The Lammers Method
This method for backfilling pink-and-white enhancements takes only a few seconds to learn, but it can save minutes on your service times and give you beautiful, laser-crisp smile lines. Lammers says once you’ve mastered this technique, you’ll wonder why you did it any other way.