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Massage therapy is about to boom – will your salon be part of it, or will it be a bust as some salons have found? The only way to know yourself is to look before you leap
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Massage therapy is about to boom – will your salon be part of it, or will it be a bust as some salons have found? The only way to know yourself is to look before you leap





Launched last year by salon owner Deanna Montrose, gLOVE Treat is a paraffin wax treatment for both in-salon and home use that is housed inside a microwave-safe thermal glove.
“It’s a great compliment when folks walk in the door and say. ‘The place smells wonderful,’"
New Absolute Reconstruction Pink acrylic powder arms nail techs against flat nail beds, short nail bed, bitten nails, and otherwise imperfect nail beds. Reconstruction Pink offers ideal opacity in a skin-flattering pink that’s formulated for camouflaging imperfections and creating the illusion of long, graceful nail beds. Here, reconstruction Pink used to elongate a short nail bed.
Kupa inc., a leading manufacturer of electric files and carbide bits, has created a new bit that bakes backfilling easier and faster. This custom one-of-a-kind design comes in K Cut (silver) and Z Coat, which is a gold-plated finish. The barrel carbide bit is wider at the top, allowing the technician precision cutting with less pressure.
As a NAILS editor it is my job to learn the ins and outs of the nail industry.
Dipping is a fast, durable service that is becoming popular among nail techs and clients. If you're looking for the newest systems and colors, these products are a great place to get started.
Should you use gel or acrylic? Tips or forms? These decisions aren’t simply a matter of guesswork. A few principles can be applied to determine which technique is most likely to benefit a particular client.
Learn the differences between spray tans and hand-applied tanning services.