manicures

Quick Tips

Manicuring — It’s the most basic of all services, but there is always something new you can learn. We asked techs to tell us their favorite little tips for this simple service.

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The Citrus Sensation Mani

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

Vanilla Latte Manicure

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

Vinomanicure

This vinomanicure by Zi Spa in Couer d’Alene, Idaho includes a hot stone massage that will warm you up like a glass of Cabernet.

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.

Signature Services: Tahitian Mandarin Manicure

An Eastern-inspired service that incorporates tamanu oil (an oil from Tahiti’s ati trees), coconut oil, and mandarin, this manicure is ideal for clients in need of a tropical getaway.

Rock Your Clients' Services

Once used mostly in massage, stones (both hot and cold) are gaining a wider audience and appearing in manicure and pedicure services. Find out why these stones can be a therapeutic experience for your clients — and for you.

Spa-Style Manicures Rank Third in Survey

Hand and foot care continue to make significant inroads into the spa world.

Your Basic Manicure: Five Ways to Polish

Polishing is the last step to a perfect manicure and the last thing your client sees between visits here are five ways to apply polish.

Soothing Mind and Body Through Ayurveda

In Ayurvedic nail care, ancient Eastern medicine blends with new-age Westerners’ quest for better health, greater natural beauty, and longer life.