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Pedi professionals tell Instyle readers everything they need to know about pedicures.
1. Scrub discolored nails with diluted Clorox for a fresh start.
2. Match the toe color with the sandal. Ji Baek, owner of Rescue Beauty Lounge in New York City, says, "The more embellished the sandal, the more neutral toes should be. No metallic with metallic. Be daring with conservative shoes. And coral goes with anything!" The magazine suggests Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail color in Petal Pusher, OPI Nail Lacquer in No Room for the Blues, Nars nail polish in Zizi, and Dior Vernis iN Bubble Gum to correspond with different peep-toe pumps and flats.
3. Nail pro Deborah Lippmann adds extra base coat, color, and top coat across the ends of each nail. She says, "The tips are the first to peel, so you want to reinforce them."
4. Podiatrist Suzanne Levine recommends using "the same exfoliating glycolic acid peels once reserved for the face" on soles for tough calluses.
5. "Dark shades take almost twice as long to dry as light ones," CND nail tech Roxanne Valinoti tells InStyle. For a quick dry, use baby pink or beige polish.
6. To break in new sandals, try wearing them around the house with thick socks. For the tops of toes, a strip of clear medical tape will prevent friction.
7. InStyle says a matte finish is the next season's biggest nail trend. "Simply use your base coat as a top coat to remove the shine from your lacquer." The magazine suggests using Butter London Nail Foundation.
8. Who needs a steady hand? Paint on two coats at night, and after a morning shower, scrape paint off the skin around your toenails with a fingernail for a clean finish.
9. Stash some cleansing towelettes nearby to clean grimy flip-flop feet, because even a great toes can't save dirty feet.
10. Use these four-sided buffers from Sally Beauty to repair chips and nicks. "Smooth the ragged edges with a buffer and fill the dent with polish. Wait a minute for it to dry, then paint the entire nail with another coat of color; seal with a top coat."
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.
Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.
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.
