Technique
You’re Putting What In My Ear?
Ear coning, also known as ear candling, is a centuries-old home remedy that has caught on as a modern spa treatment to improve everything from hearing to sinus problems.
Simple Switch Toughens French Nails
Nail tech Vicki Brenner shares her secret to getting French manicures to last longer.
NAILS' Gel Handbook
It’s 2003. Do you know where your gels are? One of the fastest- growing salon services, gels still remain a mystery to many nail techs and their clients. Whether you are familiar with gels or just turning your attention to them, use this primer to help guide you through the multitude of uses, techniques, and troubleshooting tips associated with today’s gels.
Go to Healthy Extremes With Feet
Do your best not to get on a client’s nerves -- because you never know who might have peripheral neuropathy. The loss of sensation in feet and hands that marks this not-uncommon condition leaves the unaware client susceptible to infection.
Cure Competition Jitters
“What works for me is doing the polished hand first,” veteran competitor John Hauk says.
Gel Application Guide
The following sampling of step-by-steps are only a few of the different gel services and techniques possible. Try your hand at these services and see if there is something you can incorporate into your own repertoire.
Help Desk
What am I doing wrong? Is alcohol a better polish prep?
Learning the ABCs of Electric Filing
Investing in an electric file means knowing how to properly use it — and that means getting the right education. Here,we show you where to go and why it’s important to keep learning.
Electric Filing Techniques: Removing Lifted Acrylic
Using an electric file to remove lifted product will greatly reduce the time spent on this common repair.
Electric Filing Techniques: Prepping for a Full Set
Getting the nails ready for a full set is one of the most important steps in artificial nail application.
Electric Filing Techniques: Repairing a Crack
Cracks appear too often on acrylic nails, but with the help of an electric file they can easily be removed.
Electric Filing Techniques: Working on the Natural Nail
As long as it’s done properly and with the right tools, an electric file on the natural nail can be just as safe as a regular nail file.
Electric Filing Techniques: Backfills
Doing a backfill with an electric file can help you achieve faster and more accurate results.
Electric Filing Techniques: Finishing a Nail
An electric file is the perfect tool to use on a nail when you’re trying to achieve a smooth, finished look.
Electric Filing Avenues
Safety, how to go about purchasing an electric file, and other helpful tips are important things to keep in mind when it comes to drills. Not only will you be up to date, it’ll also assure clients you’re giving them the best service possible.
Canada Coronates Winning Nail Techs
Jennifer Moon-Hillman of Methods Salon in Chatham, Ontario, took the top prize in the annual Contessa Awards' Nail Enhancement category.
Let Them Wear Sandals
Salon owner Pattie Kobe repairs damaged toenails using the same products and techniques she would for nail biter. The result is a perfect set of pink-and-white toenails