Technique
OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Application Over Axxium Gels (in Vietnamese)
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Pink-and-White Technique (in Vietnamese)
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Removal (in Vietnamese)
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Troubleshooting (in Vietnamese)
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
Pineapple Gets Rid of Dead Skin Cells
According to the February issue of Self Magazine, use pineapple in your services to slough off cuticles.
Professional Kits
These professional kits for nail technicians contain two of the same Poshé lacquer in two sizes.
Behind the Scenes: Spot the Difference
UK-based nail tech Sam Biddle used an encapsulation technique on NAILS’ February 2009 cover.
With Our Compliments
Clients make a choice every time they open their wallets and spend their hard-earned money in your salon. Make that choice easier with value-added services that cost you little or nothing for the client to enjoy.
Secret Ingredient: Volcanic Clay
Volcanic ash clay (also known as sodium bentonite clay) is created when volcanic ash mixes with water. The resulting clay contains a combination of minerals that can provide numerous health and skin benefits.
Clients Take a Walk on the Wild Side
As animal prints come back en vogue, the style pubs are making it their mission to help readers understand that it’s chic to wear…and best in small doses.
Sling Back Pedicure
Step-by-step by Extremedys, West Hollywood, Calif.
by Sree Roy
Gulfstream CleanJet SL Liner
The hygienic CleanJet SL Liner for Gulfstream’s pedicure chair bowls makes it easy and convenient to keep the bowl sanitized between clients. The CleanJet Liner is made from durable, thin plastic and has an attachment for the water jet and a convenient pull-strip plug. Just drop it in, use it, drain, and dispose.
Stay Dry!
The 60-degree days sure make winter pedis an easier sell. But when the days dip back down to freezing, convincing clients to expose their toes to the elements (or stick around until they’re dry) gets a little more difficult.
Gels: Easy as 1-2-3!
Everyone's talking about gels these days. Nail professionals always want to stay on top of the latest trends, but many of them have a hard time understanding the gel process. Breaking down the steps involved in a gel application will help you determine whether you'd like to offer these services.
Old Rule/New Rule: 12 New Ways of Looking at Our Industry
Take a fun walk down memory lane as NAILS chronicles some of the biggest changes in the nail industry's unwritten rules from the past two decades.
by Sree Roy
The Clean Plate Club
Quick tips to ensure a clean nail plate which is a must to make sure product adheres properly to the nail.
Nail Bar Clients Join AA
"Acrylics Anonymous" is billed as a 12-step program for healthy nails.