Technique
A Pedicurist's Education in Diabetes
Diabetes is a very serious, and very common, disease. Before providing foot care to a diabetic client, know what to look for and what questions to ask.
Troubleshooter: Shave Time From Services With a Good Filing System
You can’t beat a good filing system for helping you to make consistently great nails in less time. The first step is to develop one that works best for the way you work.
Tip of the Month: Try an "Acrylic Manicure"
A Tale of Two Techniques
Tips and forms each have their place in a successful nail service. Strive to do each one excellently for the ultimate in client satisfaction.
Lifting Opens a Pandora's Box of Bad Habits
If just a few clients have lifting, look to their lifestyles for the solution. If the numbers are higher, however, the cause probably can be traced back to your technique.
1996: The Year of the Pedicure
Start the New Year right with these five resolutions, and kick off a year-long celebration of happy feet (and very happy clients).
Troubleshooter: Applying Light-Cured Gel System Like a Pro
Whether you’re using traditional gels or the newer, quicker gels, proper application is essential to prevent lifting and to create a durable set of nails.
Trouble Shooter: Save Filing Time With Tip Blenders
Tip blenders not only make removing excess tip material easy, they’re easy on the natural nail as well.
10 Ways to Cut Precious Minutes Off a Fill Service
Whether you need a few quick tips to catch up when you are running behind schedule or you are trying to whittle down your fill service time to fit more clients in your appointment book, there are a few tricks to doing a fill in less time
Tip of the Month: Keeping Your Own Nails Looking Great
10 Reasons to Say Goodbye to Your Salon
Trouble Shooter: Taking the Heat Off Clients’ Nails
If your clients experience a burning sensation during a nail service, chances are you’re preparing the nail improperly or applying the product incorrectly.
Taking the Heat Off Clients’ Nails
If your clients experience a burning sensation during a nail service, chances are you’re preparing the nail improperly or applying the product incorrectly.
The Life of a Brush
Don’t underestimate the power of this simple tool. The quality of your nail brush influences the quality of your work.
Dr. Mix on Foot Care - Answering Your Foot Care Questions
OPI’s MicroBond Lamp Awarded U.S. Patent
This first patent was granted on the design of and technology used in the lamp’s bulbs.
Troubleshooter: How to Get a Great C-Curve Using Nail Forms
The secret to creating a perfect C-curve lies in the placement of the form.