Wellness
Manicures that Last
Essence magazine gives readers tips this month on how to keep their nails staying fresh in between manicures.
Soi Candles
Whether you use them in the salon or retail them, clients will enjoy the more than 30 scents of The Soi Company’s eco-friendly, hand-poured soy candles.
Botanical Escapes Renewing Rose Skin Care Line
Alfalfa Nail Supply’s Botanical Escapes Renewing Rose line of skin care products will hydrate parched skin while leaving a fresh scent of rose.
100% All-Natural Soy Candles
The Soi Company has a collection of hand-crafted candles that are eco-friendly and produce a healthy environment through their beautiful fragrances.
Ultrasonic Vibrating Sanitation Machine
Kupa Incorporated offers the nail technician an ultrasonic vibrating machine that is the latest trend in salon disinfection.
Stop Domestic Abuse Now
Sponsored by the non-profit Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund, the Cut It Out program is dedicated to mobilizing salons to fight domestic abuse in communities across the United States.
To Peru With Polish
Shannon Byrd, a nail tech at Modern Beauty Shop in Albemarle, N.C., accompanied a church group on a trip to a Peruvian orphanage, the New Life Children’s Home.
Juste B Is Fume Free
Juste B An Organic Nail Bar is Baltimore’s first organic, 100% fume-free nail salon.
by Judy Lessin
Eliminer Callus Removal System
The new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.
Bikini Waxing Secrets
Is it good to trim between bikini wax appointments? Why or why not? Bliss spa director Wendy Allred shares her advice.
Salon Products to Support Breast Cancer Causes
Every year, beauty magazines such as SELF, Glamour, and Elle round up the latest pink beauty products to benefit breast cancer causes. Spread awareness this month by using or selling them in your salon.
Julep Nail Vernis
Developed by Julep Nail Parlor, a Seattle-based nail salon chain, Julep Nail Vernis is a professional-quality line of runway-inspired nail colors and finishes.
Your Guide to Nail Repairs & Reinforcements
There are a variety of nail issues, from the everyday bitten-nails to the all-out chip or crack, that require you to call in reinforcements. Whether using acrylic or gel (or even a tea bag), we offer some ways to strengthen nails into long-lasting beauts.
by Sree Roy
HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps
Graham Beauty's HandsDown Soak-Off Gel Nail Wraps were designed to be the easiest, most comfortable way to remove soak-off gel polish and acrylic. These wraps are flexible enough to be used on both finger and toenails and the unique material and easy-press seal creates a non-slip wrap.
Kupa Ultrasonic Disinfector H264
The Ultrasonic Disinfector provides effective implement sanitation at the touch of a button.
It’s a Sore Subject
Achy shoulders, numb thumbs, sore muscles, and persistent exhaustion. Sometimes aches and pain seem like an unavoidable by-product of doing nails. One nail tech disagrees.
Under the Microscope: Brittle Nails
Sometimes called onychorrhexis or onychoschizia, brittle nails peel, split, and break easily.