Technique
And Now for Something Completely Different: Poly Flex Tips
Used for years in the medical field, modified vinyl plastics have a new application: nail tips.
Demo: Estelina’s Slipaway Paraffin and Pedicure Treatment
Provide clients with a deluxe French Pedicure in less time using Estelina’s Slipaway Paraffin Treatment, Toeless Booties; and pedicure product line.
Tip of the Month for Dry Hands
The Ultimate File Guide
From functional to just plain fun, nail files come in hundreds of styles. Most are a matter of personal preference, but there have been some advancements that can make your work faster and easier:
Inside A UV Light
Thanks to technology old heavy UV lamps have given way to today's sleek and quick models. Their production is subjected to rigorous quality control.
Pedicures for the Older Set
NAILS talked with respected podiatrist Dr. Godfrey Mix about the adjustments needed in procedures of foot care and the elderly.
My, How They’ve GROWN
From nails-only to full-service, Salon De Nouveau has enjoyed double-digit business growth for the past several years. Owner Cindy Fairchild and her staff are no slackers when it comes to personal growth either.
Bubble Trouble
Next to lifting, bubbles in acrylic product may be a technician’s peskiest problem.
Turn Back Time With Skin Care
Adding skin care to your salon, whether it be full esthetic services or a simple retail product line, can help you attract one of the largest client demographics: baby boomers.
Making a U-Turn
Create a more natural-looking nail with a U-shaped free edge and sharper-looking C-curve.
When It's Time For a Change
Clients have their reasons for wanting to go au naturel—with their nails, that is. You can keep your former acrylic clients loyal to you with a good removal and post-removal care.
Honor Thy Nail Tech
Franchise salon owner makes recommendations for other owners considering adding nails to the service menu.
Star Nails' Ultimate Lyte System
Odor-free and non-yellowing, Ultimate Lyte’s UV light-sensitive monomer provides complete bonding with a tightly cross-linking pattern.
Natural Additives Restore and Refresh
Add just the right zing to generic beauty products by blending them with essential oils and other natural that are tailored your clients’ unique needs.
Creative Launches Pedicure Line at BBSI
The company hosted a party at the Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum and gave free pedicures to distributors to introduce the new line of pedicure products.
All Wrapped Up
Silk and linen wraps have taken a back seat to fibreglass in recent years, but they are versatile and appealing. Nail technicians who perfect the art of silk and linen applications can use these fabrics for overlays, repairs, and even sculpting.
Lab Reports
"My client’s big toenail’s side walls curve so much that they nearly meet. The middle section of the nail is sore because both ends are pinching the skin. What can I do to relieve this pressure?"