Technique
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.
Eucalyptus Ice Spa Pedicure
Step-by-step from Zoe Nail Salon and Spa, Charlotte, N.C.
Swirl Girl
Step-by-step by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Flower French
Step-by-step by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Going for a Spin
Step-by-step by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Cell Phone Decoration with Nail Art Pens: Flower
Migi Nail Art consultant Dena Parro shows how to use the company’s nail art pens to decorate your phone.
Behind the Scenes: Shooting for the Star(s)
Elaine Watson, Star Nail International vice president of marketing and global education director, created our July cover’s fabric with resin and UV sealer-encapsulated nails. You can use just about anything — have your client bring in their old favorite piece of clothing.
by Hannah Lee
Summer Nail Trend: Handpainted Lace Enhancements
Set your clients up for summer lovin’ with delicate lace patterns, created with gels and airbrush paint.
Summer Nail Trend: Veined Turquoise Enhancements
Mimic the dazzling blue hues and dark, intricate veins of the gemstone turquoise with an acrylic and gel design.
Champagne & Rose Luxury Manicure
Rose petals included in this manicure created by Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique, Marietta, Ga.
The Chemistry of Acrylics
What are acrylic nails made out of? NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
by Sree Roy
Lip Balm for Cuticles
A Los Angeles nail tech tells Self readers to use lip balm for emergency mending of jagged cuticles.
No Vacation Getaway? Treat Yourself to a Pedicure
Instyle's Staycation Guide says a treat for your feet is must-have for Monday morning.
Step-by-Step Pedicure Instructions
OPI artistic director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann gives Cosmopolitan readers the five-step instructions to a home pedicure.
Shape Recommends Gels for a Low-Maintenance Manicure
Shape beauty director demystifies soak-off gels for the gel newbies.
OPI Absolute: Salon Pink & White
OPI Absolute: Salon Pink & White
OPI Absolute: Makeover Pink & White Sculpt
OPI Absolute: Makeover Pink & White Sculpt