natural nail care

The Citrus Sensation Mani

Don't wait until summer to try this refreshing treatment using Qtica Mandarin Honey products and fresh lemons.

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Vanilla Latte Manicure

Coffee and vanilla aromas combine and comfort in this soothing service for the hands.

Wile the Competition Like a Filing Magician

Filing is so important to nail appearance, and with the advent of e-files, the techniques for hand-filing can be easily forgotten. Excellent hand-filing skills can help a competition tech rise above the pack, while everyday techs can woo clients with a deft hand and light touch.

From Our Kitchen to Yours

An expanded version of our October article, this handy guide to homemade soaks, scrubs, masks, and more, features four bonus recipes.

NAD Design Wheels

NAD’s Design Wheels make selecting a signature NAD design easier than ever. The wheels allow clients to preview different nail designs to see what they will look like on their hands before they are actually airbrushed onto the nails. Each wheel contains 5 different designs.

A Chocolate Escape

Since January of 2001, Hershey, Pa.’s own Spa at the Hotel Hershey has treated guests to a variety of chocolate infused-nail and spa services, while offering a peaceful escape for those who just want to get away.

Keep Natural Nails in Perfect Repair

Your clients look to you to keep their hard-earned natural nails in tip-top shape. With a little help from your favorite nail products, you can handle common natural nail problems easily and prevent them from recurring.

Dear Shari Talks About Making Money With Natural Nails

In her “Dear Shari” column, veteran nail tech Shari Finger—owner of Finger’s Nail Studio in W. Dundee, III.—fields reader questions in the areas of salon management and workplace politics.

Nothing Artificial

Ten years ago any nail tech would have called you crazy if you said you were opening a salon that offered only natural nail services. Today, successful natural nail salons are servicing a growing clientele, and most are doing it with very little marketing.

Nothing Artificial: Natural Nails Only Salons

Ten years ago any nail tech would have called you crazy if you said you were opening a salon that offered only natural nail services. Today, successful natural nail salons are servicing a growing clientele, and most are doing it with very little marketing.