Wellness
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.
Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in Your Salon
Wondering what else you can do to help? Here’s how some of your colleagues are raising funds and raising awareness at the salon.
Mandarin & Mango Spa Products
Bio Creative has a new line of Mandarin and Mango spa products.
The Shappy and Wavy File
These two unique patented products remove callus with a curved surface to work around the contours of the feet.
Easy Packs
Baby Foot Easy Packs are unique callus softening bags that use gel to help remove dead skin cells.
Nailtrition
This nail strengthening and growth treatment uses a natural mineral complex to reverse nail damage.