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SEARCHNew York City-based manicurist Pattie Yankee shared 10 ways to achieve the perfect pedicure in Instyle's June 2012 issue.
New York City-based manicurist Pattie Yankee shared 10 ways to achieve the perfect pedicure in Instyle's June 2012 issue.
Shape up! Clip nails so they're slightly less than a quarter-inch long. File and round the sides, but don't use a coarse file because it may tear the edges. Be careful not to go any shorter to prevent ingrown nails.
Just chill! Soak feet in a relaxing bath made of one part milk and two parts water. The lactic acid in the dairy product exfoliates and softens cuticles. If customers complain of sore feet, a scoop of Epsom salt reduces swelling.
Be pushy! After a soak, dry feet and rub a drop of moisturizing oil on each nail. Then gently nudge back skin along the perimeter using a metal cuticle pusher. (Wood splinters.)
Rock on! Exfoliate heels and balls of the feet with a natural lava pumice stone. Then massage a body scrub over skin to even out roughness.
Butter up! Slather on a thick cream with hydrating shea butter. If you have cracked heels, you'll need an ointment containing acids (like salicylic or lactic) to break down dead cells.
Go bright! Opt for an unexpected hue like RGB's Nail lacquer in Dew.
Mix things up! Try creating your own skin-matching nude. Take a bottle of off-white nail polish and sprinkle in a pinch of loose mineral powder foundation. Give the bottle a shake and apply.
Stay inside the lines! After painting each toe, clean up any polish on the surrounding skin with an angled eye-makeup brush. Just dip it in remover and trace the nail's outline.
Set your shade! Put on a quick-dry topcoat on every nail, like Dashing Diva's formula, which helps smooth mild nicks.
Mask mistakes! If you spot dents once nails are dry, stroke a sheer, sparkling shade over all ten nails. Shimmer reflects light and distracts from imperfections.
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.
