nail trends

Nourish Clients' Skin With Simple Ingredients

Here are some quick and easy food based blends you can use to perform Mandi Newton's Ancient Soak, Scrub, and Rub Procedure on the feet.

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Trend Watch: Late 50's/Early '60s Fashion

Inspired in part by the AMC drama “Mad Men,” hourglass silhouettes, bold red lipstick, and other looks from the late 1950s and early 1960s are back in style.

Products by Nail Techs, For Nail Techs

Proving that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, these nail techs have created a wide array of products that are perfect for the salon. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the January 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.

Spring 2010 Nail Trends from Fashion Week

Matte finishes, moon manicures, metallics, and nudes made up an exciting nail scene at New York Fashion Week, which took place September 10-17. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the February 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.

How to Remove a Stain (Polish Preview: Fall 2009)

A modern spin on the classic 1950s “how to be a better housewife” tips, we’ve got you covered in common stain removal. And to put the final twist on it, we present you with a myriad of coffee, red wine, and lipstick stains all made out of this fall’s new polish collections.

Brush Stroke of Genius

Disappointed that hairstylists have an abundance of edgy, beautiful tools (like tatted up blow dryers and flat irons), while nail techs have fewer choices when it comes to stylish implements, Anna Cobasky, salon owner and operator of Salon Designs in Glendale, Ariz., decided to give her nail brushes an edgy twist.

The Finish Line

As fashion designers experiment with different textures on the runway, nail polish manufacturers keep up with an array of stylish nail polish finish offerings — from the traditional cream to the edgy suede. One nail tech shares her expertise to help you sort through all of the jargon and match the appropriate client to the appropriate finish.

Crafty Deals

Etsy.com, the ever-growing online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade goods, is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind items for your salon.

Wrist-Assist

R.S. Innovations has introduced a new version of the Wrist-Assist with a larger cushion.

Manuicure Products

Made by nail techs for nail techs, Nailology’s manuicure products are made with an intoxicating blend of oils and minerals to revitalize skin and replenish the senses.