Technique
Off With Their Nails
Nail Wrap Glue Is Latest Addition to IBD’s 5-Second Glue Family
Making Every Second Count
Shaving even 30 seconds off a fill could mean $400 more a year in income!
The French Dip - A Primer on Dipping Systems
You can dip it on, sprinkle it on, squeeze it on, or brush it on. Some nail technicians have never heard of it others denounce it and still others swear by it. Is power and glue a technique that went out in the eighties, or could it be staging a comeback?
The Help Desk Responds to Your Technical Questions
This month readers ask about nail shapes, getting a crisp smile line, and whether or not to etch nails.
Tip of the Month: Try Paper Wraps
This technique, which used to be known as a “juliette” manicure, works well on clients with oily nail beds.
Special Additions
Everyone's feeling the heat of competition from discount salons. Some are doing something about it. Here are three add-on services readers recommend to bring in more money and enhance client satisfaction.
The Incredible, Versatile, Wrap
Are wraps as versatile as acrylics?
Galaxy’s Cure for Male Nail Biters
This male client’s bitten nails get a facelift with a simple technique using pink and white acrylic.
Manicure Dilemma: Wet or Dry?
Some nail technicians have abandoned their soaking bowls in favor of heating pads and mitts used in conjunction with warmed lotions, oils, or other “treatment” products. They claim that these types of products do not alter the shape of the nails and offer more moisturizing benefits.
Pedicure Frenzy
Why are pedicure products from foot care veterans and newcomers flying off the shelves? With client interest in spa services and total body health at an all-time high, it seems pedicures are a most noteworthy service in the salon.
Filling with Finesse
Tip of the Month: Taking Care of Your Brush
Fun With Foil
The May floods in Fargo, N.D., were the inspiration behind this aptly titled “Fargo Flood Waters” nail art.
Gel Formation
Gels are highly sensitive and tricky to produce. Keeping strict control over temperature and environment is critical for product quality.
Re-Investing the Nail Tip
The latest tip styles are all about flexibility and of serving the needs of as many different clients as possible while making the nail technician’s job easier. Many of today’s designs are the result of suggestions from nail technicians themselves.
The Spa Treatments
The word “spa” in a salon can mean anything from a full-service day spa to simple facial treatment. But what does it really mean to offer spa service?