Technique

Q&Lu Spa Essentials

Light Elegance has released its first all-natural spa line, Q&Lu Essentials. The collection features a lot of nutrient rich products, like the bamboo-inflused lotion and exfolidating scrub, sea-salt soak, and a tension-relieving spa oil.  Q&Lu Spa Essentials are designed to be an all-in manicure and pedicure system. 

Cuticle Pusher and Nail Prep Tabs

The cuticle pusher and nail prep tool from Gelish is a helpful tool when preparing the nail bed. 

Nurture Oil

The NSI Nurture oil blends vitamins C and E five emollients, which includes jojoba, safflower, soy, wheat germ, and grapeseed oils, a combination of which aids skin renewal and nourishes the fingers. Jojoba is a mousturizing oil, while grapeseed oil posseses regenerative and restructuring qualities.

Relaxing CBD Pedi Quickly Becomes Client Favorite

The benefits of CBD are numerous and when applied topically, it helps to alleviate pain and muscle soreness and promotes relaxation, says Nick Pham, co-owner of Seal Beach, Calif.’s Solara Nail Bar.

How Products Work: Self-Tanners

Self-tanning agents work by tinting the uppermost skin layer with the active ingredient DHA, a sugar molecule that reacts with the amino acids in the upper skin layer.

3-D Fanatics Create ’80s Nostalgia Nail Art

For the month of April, admin Kimberly Harr challenged group members to sculpt a rainbow creation inspired by 1980s cartoons. 

Be Silky Callus Spray

The Dazzle Dry Be Silky Callus Spray is composed of lemongrass essential oil is combined with Urea to create a moisturizing and deodorizing hands free spray that will prepare clients feet for spring and summer footwear.  To use, spray on and wait three to five minutes, and the product will naturally absorb and significantly ease the buffing process. The spray penetrates underlying layers of the skin as well to reduce future callusing. 

How To Sculpt A Stiletto Nail With Gel

Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub shows how to sculpt a stiletto nail using gel.

Easy Dry Pedicures using Q&Lu Spa Essentials by Light Elegance

Learn how to do fast, easy dry pedicures using Q&Lu Spa Essentials by Light Elegance in this informative video with Lezlie McConnell.

How to Finish File Nails

Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub shows the proper techniques to get a perfectly filed nail every time no matter what product you work with.

Easy Wet Pedicures using Q&Lu Spa Essentials by Light Elegance

Learn how to do fast, easy wet pedicures using Q&Lu Spa Essentials by Light Elegance in this informative video with Lezlie McConnell.

Easy Acrylic French Smile Line

Kiara Sky shares a quick tip for how to create perfect French smile lines. 

Heel Balm

The Bio Sculpture Heel Balm is formulated to soften hard calluses and dry, cracked heels. It's a great option for to massage into foot and heals during pedicure services, and it can also be sold in retail so clients can apply it twice daily. 

Crowdsourcing: How do you feel about integrating CBD products and services into your salon menu?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you feel about integrating CBD products and services into your salon menu?

Why Jojoba is the Answer to Summer-Ready Feet

No one likes being cooped up all winter long, and the same goes for your clients’ feet. Jojoba Pedi Scrubs can help nail techs give clients the summer-ready feet they’ve been waiting for.

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How to Shape the Perfect Almond Nail

Learn how to shape an almond nail.

Nail Tips vs Nail Forms

Paola Ponce discusses the pros and cons of nail tips and nail forms.