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SEARCHAllure magazine's September 2012 issue featured a list of 10 steps to a perfect pedicure.
Allure magazine's September 2012 issue featured a list of 10 steps to a perfect pedicure.
Shape - The general rule of thumb is to leave about an eighth of an inch of white nail tip showing. Then, with a fine-grain file, shape nails into ovals by rounding the corners slightly. Over-filing is an invitation for in-growns. Finish with strokes from the center outward.
Smooth - minor bumps can be concealed with basecoat, but really noticeable ridges require slight buffing. Only three to five strokes per nail are necessary.
Soak - Relax feet in a warm tub for at least three minutes. Adding a cup of warm milk or a scoop of bath salts or Epsom salts will help soften rough skin as well as a few slices of lemon or lime.
Push - Before pushing back cuticles, apply cuticle softener to dry feet.
Scrub - Use an exfoliator or mix coarse kosher salt with a couple of glugs of olive oil. Try OPI's Pedicure Scrub.
Soften - Use a foot file or pumice wand to work out calluses.
Moisturize - Allow feet to soak with a moisturizing product for five full minutes so the moisture can sink in.
Prep - Separate toes with a tightly twisted strip of paper towel, then apply basecoat like Zoya's Anchor Base Coat.
Paint - Keep polish coats thing and even. Finish with a horizontal stroke across the tip of the nail. Try Essie's Super Duper Top Coat.
Wait - Lacquer takes three to four hours to fully set, so don't let clients walk out with closed toed shoes. Use Zoya's 3-in-1 Remove+ to clean edges.
Before a client has even sat down, she has decided whether your salon has its act together, and scent is the one piece of that first impression most salons leave to chance. Aura House co-owner Leif Frey makes the honest case for ambient scent in a salon, including why ventilation, not fragrance, is the answer to fumes. Plus, the four decisions that matter more than which scent you pick.
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Premiere Show Group has announced IN FOCUS, the creative campaign behind the Premiere 2027 Show Tour, developed in collaboration with award-winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team.
For Halloween, Sam Villa ArTeam's Ellen Devine creates witchy vibes with her Maleficent look.
Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.
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The anniversary campaign includes a proposed French Manicure Day and submission of the original French Manicure Kit for consideration by the Smithsonian's Personal Care and Cosmetics Collection.
The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.
For Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the designer drew inspiration from classic feminine silhouettes, reimagined with a cool edge and unexpected textures.
MelodySusie is celebrating its 17th anniversary. It is a time to celebrate another year of growth, another year of innovation, and another chapter of the journey we've shared with nail lovers around the world. From first-time nail enthusiasts and bold creators to professionals turning passion into a career, we’re grateful for every person and community who has made nail artistry their own.
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Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
