Kupa Incorporated — maker of the “Favorite Drill or Electric File” voted by readers 10 years in a row — has introduced the new portable MANI-Pro Passport. Sleek, lightweight, and vibration-free, it features a fast recharge time, locking chuck for quick bit change, and stainless steel handpiece with a rubber grip. It’s great for novices and veteran techs alike.
Six readers can win a 70-Tip Package of Designer French Tips from Shooting Star International. The designs are applied using an overlay of either clear gel or clear acrylic. There is no blending or special prep work required, so application is simple. Each 70-Tip Package will complete at least five full-sets, and with more than 100 original creations, there are styles to fit every taste and season.
Masterclass by Color Club is a series of DIY nail art tutorials taught by professionals. Five can win a set of three Master Class Kits — Gemology, Metal Shop, and Geometry. To produce the tutorials, Color Club teamed up with noted nail art pro Shelley Burns, whose artistic talent and must-have style are on display.
Famous Names has launched IBX, a protective treatment system for use under all gel-polishes. The two-part system, comprised of IBX and IBX Repair, protects the natural nail from soak-off damage. Both IBX and IBX Repair penetrate into the nail plate with the help of heat and penetrative oils, and work to toughen it from the inside out. Twelve lucky readers can win an IBX Duo Pack.
It’s winter again — so go no further than the Light Elegance Winter 2014 UV Glitter Gel collection to get your sparkle and ignite the long nights. One winner will receive a six-pack that includes Party Favor, Winter Green, Arctic Blue, Blizzard, Fun Fuchsia, and Champagne.
Ten can win the Flowery Disposable Nail File System featuring a strong, flexible, disinfectable plastic core with 7-in. grit pads for end-to-end coverage. Easy-on, easy-off pads leave no residue and the “Quick Lift Notch” makes pad change simple. The ultimate in flexibility, you can choose the grit you need for each service. Cushioned pads give same feel as traditional cushion boards at a lower cost.
Add Pedi-Sox to your pedicure procedure and keep clients’ feet comfy, cozy, and clean. Pedi-Sox help moisturizers absorb better for softer feet and healthier-looking skin. One reader can win a fully stocked retail display.
Indulge in the whimsical, carefree, and effervescent part of life with Ruby Wing Cupcakes and Champagne scented nail polish collection. And because this is the season of giving, you can win a Ruby Wing Cupcakes and Champagne collection for yourself and an extra collection for a friend. Each decadent color-changing nail polish delights the senses and celebrates life’s sweetest moments.
Written by nail tech and salon owner Ruth Windsor, Keeping Your Guests Safe: Do You Have a Safe Salon? is a must-have to help technicians ensure that they are following or exceeding sanitation, disinfecting, and sterilization protocols. Six can win a copy of the book, which gives readers an opportunity to see their salon and services through the eyes of their guests.
Originally created to condition the hooves of million-dollar thoroughbred race horses, Barielle Cosmetics’ Nail Strengthening Cream helps nails grow healthier and stronger while resisting splits, peels, and breaks. Six can win this trusted formula that can be massaged over bare nails or any nail enamel. It will not interfere with nail color in any way.
