Technique
I’m Ready For My Close Up
As a NAILS editor it is my job to learn the ins and outs of the nail industry.
Conjuring up Service Ideas
Every once in while it’s good to come up with a new service that’ll pique your clients’ interest.
What’s in a File?
From filing to shaping, a nail file is one of the most important tools in any nail service. Use this guide to prep you on files — from grit types and what files are made of to what to look for in a quality abrasive.
Get up to Speed
6 Tips on Tips
But when selecting a tip to fit your individual client’s nail, remember these six basic nail shapes and make your selection accordingly.
Blame It on Rio
Ever since the take-it-all-off Brazilian wax was introduced stateside, waxing has become one of the most requested - and talk about - services in the salon. If you’re thinking about expanding your menu, waxing is one of the cheapest - and most profitable - services you can get into this summer.
Competition Products That Are Built to Win
Today’s batch competition products offer great results in the nail area - as well as in the salon. We talked to top competitors to find out what it takes for a product to be deemed a winner.
The Help Desk Answers Your Technical Questions
Our panelists this month discuss choosing the best brush for the job, the difference betwee\n MMA and methacrylic acid, and whether yellowed nails can be whitened with chemicals.
Toe Woes
Stay a step ahead of clients’ needs by learning to recognize the most common woes that may cause pain and disfigurement to client’s toes.
Insoles Ease Foot Pain
A poll conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that 55% of Americans miss a day of work due to foot problems.
Playing Footsie: Ideas to Make Pedicures More Pleasant
You can change up the layout of the pedicure, add rocks to your massage or "feed" clients' feet.
Fit for Royalty (A Buyer's Guide to Pedicure Thrones)
With summer approaching, clients are itchnig to show off their freshly pedicured feet. Pamper them even more by investing in a pedicure throne.
Toe Woes - what goes wrong with feet
Stay a step ahead of clients' needs by learning to recognize the most common woes that may cause pain and disfigurement to clients' toes.
The Help Desk Answers Your Technical Questions
This month our readers want to know about a shadown on a backfill, a client with a splitting thumnail, and yellowing acrylics.
All Wrapped Up: A Helpful Handbook
While not nearly as pervasive as gels or acrylics, wraps represent a lucrative niche service. Here we give you some background information to get you started, as well as some troubleshooting and application techniques to help you along the way.
Behind the Scenes: From Russia , With Style
This month’s cover comes to you all the way from Russia. Russian women are very fashion-conscious and feminine in their styles. With a full set of nails costing around $120 U.S. dollars (and rebalances costing $60) not all women can afford enhancements, but a growing number of women visit salons regularly.
Getting a Step Ahead of Onychomycosis
Once deemed almost impossible to treat, newer antifungal medications are claiming cure rates of 80% and higher.