Technique

Nail Art Studio: Ready to Roar

Take your pink and whites from tame to wild by adding black tiger stripes.

Take a Tip from ... Star Nail's Elaine Watson

Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.

Pedisavers Pedicure Sock

Keep freshly pedicured feet warm and clean with special pedicure socks.

Making Money with Colored Acrylics

Colored acrylic nails are a beautiful and eye-catching addition to the more standard pink-and-whites on your service menu. Increase your clientele and expand your creativity with all the colored acrylic possibilities.

Reverse Application Step-by-Step

Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.

LCN Natural Camouflage Gels

LCN Camouflage Gels allow technicians to subtly shade the nail bed and camouflage flaws.

OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

Axxium acts as an invisible layer of protection for nails, giving them exceptional strength and an incredible shine.

Hot Buttered Rum Pedicure

Warm and aromatic, the Hot Buttered Rum Pedicure is an ideal warming winter service offered at Jill Wright Spa for Nails in Bowling Green, Ky.

Behind the Scenes: Rock Star Toes

Young Nails educator Melissa Garcia of Studio 115 in Tulare, Calif., made these Rock Star Toes for NAILS’ December 2007 cover. Once you get the hang of it, a set takes only 15-20 minutes to complete.

Take a Tip From… Backscratchers’ Roe Van Epps

Here are some gel tips from national show and education coordinator for Backscratchers Salon Systems, Roe Van Epps. 

Cuccio Naturalé Deep Dermal Transforming Wrap

Customer Service Begins With Client Consultations

Take full advantage of the first step in building a professional business relationship. Consultations create a rapport with clients and help you select the most appropriate services and treatments for each individual.

Lifestyle Trends Affect the Health of Our Feet

Lifestyle factors affect the health of our feet. Obesity, poor circulation, and even the choice of shoe can lead to serious foot conditions.

Charisma Nail Innovation's Floral Acrylic Design

Charisma Nail Innovations offers 48 custom-blended color acrylic powders in four unique collections. Traditional, Glitter, Pearl Essence, and Pastel Color Powder Collections are specifically designed to create stunning, 3-D nail designs.

Behind the Scenes: Styling the Stiletto

So what’s the deal with the stiletto nail? “I really love doing this nail because it’s such a sexy shape,” says Young Nails' Greg Salo. “It helps elongate the fingers.”

Getting Nails Into Shape

Square, round, squoval — you probably have a specialty and a preference to how you think a nail should look. But you can’t just do cookie-cutter nails on every client who walks through your door. Some individual attention and customization will wow your clients and make them loyal for life.