Technique
Curette Scoop
Antoine De Paris’ Curette Scoop (#215) is designed to get close and clean under ingrown nails.
Septiblock Sanitizable File Block
Backscratchers’ Septiblock Sanitizable File Block has stick-on abrasives that come off so the block can be soaked in disinfectant.
Perfect Color Powders Collection
CND’s Perfect Color Powders Collection allows techs to custom-blend and create natural-looking nail enhancements.
Papaya and Guava Nectar Signature Service Kit
Cuccio Naturalé’s Signature Service Kit soothes and rejuvenates winter hands and feet.
Paraffin Wax Warmer
The Depilève Paraffin Wax Warmer features wrap-around heating coils for quick meltdowns and precise temperature control for client comfort.
Pedicure Tools
Japonesque’s Callus Rasp, New Wave Nail Clipper, Callus Smoother, and Callus Shaver are designed with the professional in mind.
Glitter Celebration
Nails by Laurie Ivins, Profiles Hair Design, Sandpoint, Idaho
Stark Stiletto
Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
How can nail techs be sure they aren’t compromising the strength of an enhancement by adding too many embellishments?
A current trend is to add glitter, mylar, and other embellishments to nail enhancements, but how can nail techs be sure they aren’t compromising the strength of the enhancement and causing premature service breakdown by adding too much? Sometimes the glitter tips I’ve sculpted break off at the free edge, causing clients to doubt my abilities. (This occurs more often in gels than acrylics.)
Clay Cane Slicing for Nail Art
Debbie from beautytech.com demonstrates how to slice nail art Clay Canes really thin. The polymer clay canes might have to be warmed before slicing, it depends on the brand of clay used (Fimo, Sculpty or any number of other brands. See www.beautytech.com/shoppe for more info on slicing and application with acrlics and gel enhancements.
Ceramic Nail Drying Drops
CHI’s Ceramic Nail Drying Drops dry nail lacquers in just minutes.
Dispense-A-Wrap System
Soft Touch’s Dispense-A-Wrap System makes it easier to use Soft Touch’s signature self-adhesive wraps.
Exfoliating Foot Scrub
Essie’s Exfoliating Foot Scrub is specially formulated to remove dry and flaking skin effectively.
Extreme Tips
INM’s new Extreme Tips have a deep C-curve and smile line for the professionally sculpted look.
Body Balm, Créme Extreme, and Milky Protein Cleanser
Skinn Cosmetics’ Body Balm, Créme Extreme, and Milky Protein Cleanser incorporate easily into manicure and pedicure services.
All That Glitters
Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Removing Acrylic Nails: A D-I-Y Checklist
For those rare occasions when one of your clients has to remove her acrylics on her own, outside of the salon, make sure she is prepared and does it correctly so she does not damage her nails. Here’s a tear-out do-it-yourself sheet for your clients and some tips from fellow nail techs on how to handle this subject with your clients.