Technique
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.
Making It Your Own: Creating Custom Services Out of Pedicure Systems
Many nail manufacturers offer all-encompassing kits for manicures and pedicures, which can easily be turned into signature services at a salon.
by Tim Crowley
Making A Flower Cane In Polymer Clay
Margo Therien demonstrates how we make one of our flower canes in polymer clay. These canes are used for a variety of projects, from lightswitch covers to beads to nail art.
Apothecary Spa Ritual Pedicure
Blu Water Day Spa in Kensington, Md. uses a blend of herbs, salts, and essential oils in unique treatments designed to fit each client's needs to relax, energize, detoxify or recharge.
by Sree Roy
Corsets, Of Course
These intricate designs, made from acrylic nail products, were winners of a Design-A-Corset Competition recently held in Australia.
by Sree Roy
Excel with Gels
Who says you can’t create a beautiful array of nail art with gels? Certainly not these seven techs, who show you the step-by-steps for some designs your clients will love.
by Sree Roy
From Russia, With Love
Check out these step-by-step nail art designs with international appeal. They were created by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.
by Sree Roy
Instant Rock Star Toe Glitter Shakers
There’s a hot tip circulating among educators to help techs with their glitter applications.
On the Road: Naturals, Gloucester, Va.
Employing a "service-step" system and inventive nail bar set-up, Naturals in Gloucester, Virginia handles clients' natural nail care with ease.
Quick Tips: Acrylic Backfills
OPI educator and guest artist Lynn Ackerson-Warren gives some quick tips on acrylic backfills.
by Tim Crowley
VB Cosmetics No-Lift Spa Manicure
VB Cosmetics has a new Manicure Starter Kit that helps client preserve and maintain their manicures longer.
Education Across the Nation
No need to go to a show--attend one of these traveling two-day seminars.
Heel and Callus Treatment Cream
Barielle’s new Heel and Callus Treatment Cream provides relief for dry, damaged feet.
Best Bets For Beautiful Skin
Good Housekeeping lists CND SolarOil amongs its "Best Bets for Beautiful Skin."
3D Gel Nail Art
3D gel nail art design by www.nailave.com.
I’ll Drink to That
When clients are thirsty, what do you hand them? What you give them to drink inevitably leaves its mark on the planet, so some salons and spas are choosing wisely.
Disney Stars Wear AII Lashes and Lacquers
"High School Musical" stars choose AII for lashes and lacquers.