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Nails by Christy Graham, Dayton, Ohio

Technique

Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend Manicure

by Staff

A bag of faux diamonds is used in this manicure created by Sundrops Nail Spot, Phoenix, AZ.

Nail Design

Freehand Toenail Art Murals

by Staff

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Maureen “Moe” Dagg’s signature toenail style.

Technique

Behind the Scenes: A Rose by Any Other Name...

by Hannah Lee

Greg Salo and his many devoted educators draw quite a crowd with their fun attitudes and intriguing nail styles. When I asked him where he got the inspiration for this month’s cover nails, he simply told me, “My inspiration comes from my educators.”

Technique

Invigorating Thermafuse Pedicure

by Staff

Step-by-step from Medusa Salon, Springville, N.Y.

Nail Design

Trendy Nails Unlimited Application for Acrylic Nail

by Staff

Trendy Nails Unlimited (TNU) offers a brand-new way to design stylish and eye-catching nails. The pre-made designs work with any acrylic or gel system for an artistic French look. Just apply the pre-made TNU designs underneath your acrylic or gel of choice to get a complicated-looking design in a fast and simple application. TNU has many designs to fit any client’s preference, and new designs come out monthly on the company’s website, www.trendynailsunlimited.com.

Technique

Nail Labo Presto LED Soak-Off Gel System

by Staff

Nail Labo introduces its new LED soak-off gel system, Presto. Using the latest technology in the dental industry, Presto takes just five seconds to cure, making a full set of gel nails in under 20 minutes a reality. The LED lights have an almost infinite lifetime, says the company, so techs will likely never have to change the bulbs.

Technique

The Waxing of the Toe

by Staff

Toe waxing can be a great add-on for pedicures. It gives the client that little extra pampering so they know their entire foot will be smooth and clean for uninhibited bare feet flashing. Experienced pedicurist Cyndi Grohowski of Polished From Head to Toe in Haddon Heights, N.J., offers these five steps on how to do a flawless toe waxing.