Technique
Lulu’s by Travis Parker
As we walked by an empty storefront, my flip-flopped feet wanted a rest, and the storefront was simply a tease. The cream-colored paper plastered to the window taunted me with stories of manicures and pedicures, and the logo — with its bright colors and intricate font — promised me that this would be an adorable nail spa.
Know Your Spa Treatments: Watsu
Watsu combines elements of massage, gentle stretching, acupressure, and movement therapy while the therapist cradles the client in mineral water that’s been heated to 96 degrees.
Foot Tools: Dispose or Disinfect?
Foot tools can potentially transmit infectious diseases. Strict compliance with state sanitation rules is essential when using porous and one-time-use items.
Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
Crunching the Numbers - Our Financial Makeover Series
Nailympian Competitors Shine in Vegas
The sixth annual Nailympics brought out competitors from around the world to compete in six nail categories with three levels of competition.
20 Stay-at-the-Top Service Trends
What happens when you get to the top of the industry? Everyone else wants to join you or take you down. To make sure you keep the power, make sure you are implementing some of these power-salon practices into your services and business.
Going primerless
Techs trained to include the third step of the acrylic application process -- primer -- may have a hard time dropping the insurance of this tried-and-true old friend. But many who have dared to explore this new, primerless world made the transition without missing a step. Is primerless the future of nails?
Finding Your Electric File
Electric nail file machines come in all shapes and sizes (not to mention colors and maximum RPM). With all these options, the possibilities can be overwhelming. To help you find your ideal file, we've rounded up a variety of machines and highlighted specifications of interest: from ergonomic handpieces to volt-change capabilities to battery operation.
Crunching the Numbers: Increase Your Pedicure Business
Take advantage of the fact that there is a significant increase in pedicures during the summer months spruce up your pedicure services
How-To: Light Elegance Pro Kit
Light Elegance Gel Nail Products introduces a new Pro Kit for nail technicians wanting to jump into gel nail products as an enhancement system for their clients.
When Feet Go French
This summer, why not get your clients’ feet ready for sandal season by giving them a perfect set of pink-and-whites? Whether you use acrylic or gel, your clients will be certain that pretty French toenails will withstand the tough summer season.
Clear Polish Does Double Duty
Clear nail polish can help keep eyeglasses tight.
Jessica ZenSpa System
The ZenSpa system unites ancient Eastern practices of aromatherapy and natural botanicals with today’s Western technology of enzyme therapy.
Estelina’s Spa Mini-Kit
Estelina’s has formulated a home maintenance program that’s as easy as 1-2-3.