Technique
Signature Services: Toasted Coconut Hot chocolate Pedicure
On the MenuThis skin-smoothing treatment is crisp yet sweetly comforting. A creamy milk bath with coconut milk and chicory root soothes before a thorough exfoliation. A chocolate mask, rich in CoQ10, provides antioxidants and nourishment, breathing new life into your clients’ skin. A shea and cocoa butter massage finish leaves skin with warm, sweet notes of coconut.
by Tracy Rubert
How To Create a Ballerina Smile Line
Naio Nails educator Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a ballerina- or coffin-shaped smile line with clean sharp edges. This is perfect for every day designs while also being eye catching!
How To: E-File Bits for Product Removals
Suzie Moskal removes gel from acrylic nails, and shows what e-file bits she likes to use for product removals.
Akzentz Cobalt Blue Design
Simple Salon set of Akzéntz Proformance Natural Nail Overlays with Options Cobalt Blue, Ice Marine Blue and Gel Play White. Nail tutorial by Viv Simmonds.
Lezlie and Lexy Review the Light Elegance Summer Games Glitter Gels
Watch Lezlie and Lexy show each color from Light Elegance headquarters.
How-To: Sheer Ombre with Gel-Polish
IBD educator Tan Nguyen demos how to use sheer gel-polishes for an easy ombre effect.
Are You Charging Enough — for Everything?
During her years of travel on behalf of Summit Salon Consulting Group, nail tech Jill Wilson discovered there are several areas where nail techs consistently undervalue their time and undercharge for their services. She urges all techs to place a fair price on what they offer clients.
Curiosity Application Tutorial With Temeka Jackson
Temeka Jackson shows how to use INM's Curiosity. Curiosity is INM's new long lasting gel-like top coat with none of the hassle. No UV or LED lights required to get a durable gel-like result.
Reverse Technique — Black French Tip Acrylic Application
Yire Castillo shows how to create a French twist with black tips using a reverse French application.
Vintage Bridal Nail Art Design - Simple Lace 3-D Acrylic
Naio Nails educator Kirsty Meakin demonstrates how to create a lovely bridal themed nail. Really simple and effective 3-D acrylic lace effect nail art design over a full nude coloured nail.
Christian Louboutin-Inspired Nails
Yire Castillo shows how to create black matte acrylic nails with a red acrylic underside, inspired by Christian Louboutin heels.
Red Fade Stiletto with a Nude 3-D Flower
This video shows how to create a red fade with a natural 3D flower. It is a subtle design with just the right amount of wow factor.
The Four Benefits of Nail Base Coats
Jessie Mills explains base coats. She advises to apply a base coat every time you polish your nails.
Sugaring Ombre Lace Nails
Suzie Moskal uses a technique called Sugaring to create a 3-D acrylic lace design on ombre nails.
Acrylic Nail Infill
Naio Nails' Kirsty Meakin shows how to infill an acrylic nail after two to three weeks of growth.
Acrylic Rebalance After Four Weeks
In this video, Kirsty shows how to infill and re-balance an acrylic nail after 4 weeks of wear, making it look new again and removing any lifting.
Nail Art Studio: Fields of Glass
Lenzi Brock shows how to incorporate mylar to accent a nail design.