Presto Bambina

Presto Bambina by Nail Labo introduces the Art Liner line that includes nine new gel-polish colors packed in a striper brush bottle.

Creative's Ultra Sculptor Brush

Creative Nail Design Systems’ Kolinsky sable Ultra Sculptor Brush adds speed and quality to sculptured nails and overlays.

French Fill Bit

Ronia Hutchinson of Salon Oasis in Boca Raton, Fla., explains how she does these clean-cut backfill lines, using a little otherworldly help from a “UFO” bit.

All Wrapped Up

Silk and linen wraps have taken a back seat to fibreglass in recent years, but they are versatile and appealing. Nail technicians who perfect the art of silk and linen applications can use these fabrics for overlays, repairs, and even sculpting.

TBT: NAILS Circa 2000

Here’s a short list of what was hot in NAILS in the October 2000 issue.

A Tale of Two Techniques

Tips and forms each have their place in a successful nail service. Strive to do each one excellently for the ultimate in client satisfaction. 

Day 270: Smiles & Shimmers Nail Art

Jenny Soderman, Shimmer Just Nails, Rohnert Park, Calif.

Mini Me: Mini Polish Lines

Mini polishes may be small in scale, but they are consistently best-sellers throughout the year. As demand rises, more manufacturers are expanding their permanent mini collections and some are creating new lines of minis for the first time.

Caption Nail Polish: Peak You Contemporary Line Design

Watch as Greg Salo walks you through the "peak you" design using the Everyday Collection.