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Better Homes and Gardens lays out the rules for a quick and easy at-home manicure. Prepping your nails doesn’t require as much “fancy potions” as you might think, says Rescue Your Nails author and salon owner Ji Baek. Soaking your nails in oil and pushing cuticles back instead of cutting will protect the nail from germs and prevent the cuticle from growing out crooked.
To shape the nails, try something gentle like crystal or cardboard and avoid sawing back and forth (it causes splitting!). You also want to keep the “squoval” shape in mind so nails are straight on the sides and slightly domed on top.
Before applying polish, remove oil and excess moisture with an acetone-based formula to help keep your manicure lasting as long as possible. Stay with neutral colors as chips and streaks will be less noticeable. After applying the base coat, wait two minutes before applying each coat. Finish with a top coat and maintain the look by reapplying a thin layer of clear coat daily.
Some of the essentials for every consumer's toolbox include Essie's Crystal file, All Season's Curette Nail Cleaner, Tweezerman's Zip File, CND's ScrubFresh Nail Surface Cleanser, and Essie's Nail Corrector Pen.
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.
