Wellness
Giving Girls the Boost They Need
Augusta, Ga.-based nail tech Kamisha Winfield believes all young girls deserve to be supported in their dreams and given a positive outlet to express their creativity.
Is the Salon Her Cell?
Every year, women are trafficked into the U.S. with the promise of a better life, but instead they find themselves sold as labor or sex slaves. It happens in every industry, including nail salons, massage parlors, and spas.
Water-Based Polish Line Offers Sophisticated Shades
An alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish, Scotch Naturals WaterColors produces no noxious fumes or odors and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color without yellowing of the nails.
LCN Steps Up Foot Care With Urea 10%
LCN’s Urea 10% Foot series offers optimum care for very dry and sensitive skin. Known for its moisture-binding features, urea — or uric acid — is the main ingredient of the product line.
NOSK air filtration device
NOSK was originally designed by top ear, nose, and throat specialists to provide a natural aid to allergy and asthma sufferers, but the tiny personal air filtration device is being adapted for the nail industry.
The Salon Inspector Says…
Label everything on your station. Containers for your tools should be labeled “clean” and “soiled.”
HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps
HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps from Graham Professional Beauty Products were designed to be the easiest, most comfortable way to remove soak-off gel polish and acrylic.
Thumb Palette
LaVaque’s new Thumb Palette is as brilliant as it is simple. It’s a rectangular stainless steel plate that’s connected to an adjustable ring, making it a portable hands-free nail art palette that’s easy to clean.
Botanical Pedicure from Aina Botanicals
Nail, hair, and skin product manufacturer Aina Botanicals shows you how to perform a botanical pedicure using its products and products you can find at the grocery store.
Women's Facial Hair Maintenance
In Glamour's December 2011 issue, many beauty questions were answered, revealing some important information about women's facial hair maintenance.
The Original: NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards 2011
NAILS announces 2011 Readers' Choice Award winners and finalists.
Tune-up Your Manicure Techniques
SELF Magazine, in the November 2011 issue, put together a list of ways to pump up manicures and maximize results for your clients. According to Maridel Reyes, it's always good to tune-up your technique.
A Natural Alternative for Dark, Discolored Nails
A proprietary blend of citrus seed extracts, Citrusway Nail Solution is applied twice daily around and under the nail to combat darkened and discolored nails.
That Fungus May Not Be Your Fault
Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld, founder of the Institute for Integrative Podiatric Medicine, suggests that toenail fungus in actually the result of an internal fungal infection.
Macadamia Nail Mask
LCN’s Macadamia Nail Mask greatly improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture, and is applied over the eponychium and tips of fingers.
Cuticle Oil with Shea Butter
VB Cosmetics’ Cuticle Oil with Shea Butter is great to maintain healthy cuticles.
Shine On: A Chandelier Made of Polish Bottles
This ceiling fixture is made of over 70 SpaRitual lacquer bottles.
by Sree Roy