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Nail Design

Geting Polish Bottles Unstuck

It's the problem that's plagued nail techs forever—the stuck bottle top. Orly's new Gripper Cap gets the job done. But, if you aren't using Orly polish, how do you unscrew a stuck top?

Nail Design

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Essie

by Staff

For 21 years, the "Queen of Polish" -- Essie's Essie Weingarten -- has worked hard to make her name—and her company-known. But despite all the attention she garners, there are still some things many people may not know about her.

Nail Design

Tip of the Month: Felt Removes Polish Fast

by Staff

Nail tech Georgette Garber-Torell says that felt is durable and absorbent.

Nail Design

Essie’s Etched in Glass

by Staff

Nail Design

Polish Proves Multipurpose

by Judy Lessin

We all know you can use clear nail polish to stop a run in your stocking, but did you know some major league catchers use white polish on their nail so the pitcher can see their hand signals better? Or that hobbiests use colored polishes to decorate Easter eggs? There are all sorts of uses for polish besides the obvious one-here are just a few.

Technique

Cuccio Mani Home Naturale's Bella Maintenance Kit

by Staff

Teach your clients how to keep their hands looking and feeling like they just walked out of the spa. The Bella Mani Home Maintenance Kit was designed to maintain hands and nails between salon visits. Recommend the maintenance kit to every client after completing a Bella Mani manicure.

Nail Design

The Life of a Bottle of Polish, from Manufacturer to Your Salon

by Suzette Hill

Over the years NAILS has examined the chemistry of polish and its ingredients, how colors are chosen, and even how polish is bottled. Here we cover it all—the life of a bottle of polish beginning to end.