
Announcing the MODERN SALON 100 Class of 2026
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Whether used by beauty professionals in salons or by individuals at home, Mavala's products have become staples in self-care regimens.

Mavala, a Swiss beauty brand with a legacy dating back to 1958, focuses on offering exceptional hand and nail care with products that concentrate on both the beauty and the health of nails and skin.
Recently, NAILS had the opportunity to sample some of these stand-out products including:

MAVA STRONG
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MAVA-STRONG Fortifying Base Coat –This product combines two actions working in synergy – fortifying and protecting – to allow splitting, soft, thus breaking nails to regain their normal, healthy and strong aspect. The colorless and shiny nail polish uniquely incorporates active ingredients combining technicality and efficiency to quickly improve the appearance of nails’ quality, and make them more resistant and thicker.

NAILACTAN
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MAVALA Nailactan Nutritive Nail Cream – This cream (in a jar), designed for damaged, dry, brittle, fragile nails, is composed of essential amino acids, lipids and kerato-balancing and fortifying vitamins. Its nourishing and moisturizing action restores flexibility to the nail plate, improves its general condition and makes nails more resistant to splitting. Or, if you prefer cream in a tube form, MAVALA Nutritive Nail Cream Nailactan for Damaged Nails is the same as above just in a tube vs. a jar.

NAIL HARDENER
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MAVALA SCIENTIFIQUE K + Keratin Hardener Strengthener (SRP: $25) – Strengthen brittle nail tips instantly with this intensive hardener. Ideal for soft, splitting nails, it reinforces the fragile nail tip—the most vulnerable part—helping prevent breaks, extend manicure life, and promote stronger growth. Its active ingredient bonds keratin fibers in the nail plate, while pistachio mastic tree resin supports natural keratinization. This aqueous solution is a must-have for your manicure toolkit to protect and harden nails effectively.
MAVALA Stop Deterrent Nail Polish Treatment (SRP: $19) – This nail treatment has a bitter, yet harmless taste and a clear, shiny enamel finish to help stop putting your fingers in your mouth (nail-biting and thumb-sucking) which in turn helps repair and grow healthy, beautiful nails. Suitable for children (3+) and adults, it's a simple solution for maintaining beautiful, strong healthy nails and manicures.
Mavala has a commitment to natural, high-quality ingredients and ethical practices. Many of their products are free from parabens and harsh chemicals, ensuring gentle yet effective care. Available in over 100 countries, Mavala continues to empower users with expert-backed solutions, educating them on proper hand and nail care routines. Whether used by beauty professionals in salons or by individuals at home, Mavala's products have become staples in self-care regimens, reflecting the brand’s enduring mission to enhance beauty through health and innovation.

Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.

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