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A NAIL TECHS GUIDE TO ESSENTIAL OILS

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}{in this issue July 2012 Volume 30, No. 6Features118 Hit Me With Your Best ShotWith the explosion of nail art, techs are expanding their creativity into the eld of photography. Here are tips on how to capture the best shot.

128 Whats on Your Bucket List?The idea of these ticking lists of things to accomplish before you kick the bucket, so to speak are gaining popularity via blogs, ad campaigns, and other media outlets. We asked our readers to share their professional ones. (No off ense to pros-and-cons lists, but we think bucket lists are much more fun!)

134 Handy Hand Care ProductsA quick lotion or hand scrub can make a manicure quite memorable. And a sales pitch on the bene cial ingredients of a hand care product as you massage it into your clients skin can make them want to purchase the product for home use. To help you with retail as well as with themed services, NAILS has compiled the latest delicious-smelling hand products to keep hands well-moisturized and supple.

142 Toes in the SandSummer styles are more relaxed and casual. Women are wearing strappy sandals and ip- ops, or maybe even going barefoot on the beach. This is the perfect time to ramp up your toenail art business and help your clients dip their toes in the sand in style.

146 A Nail Techs Guide to Essential OilsHave you been interested in adding aromatherapy to your nail service menu, but were unsure about where to start? We provide you with some handy tips on working with essential oils, plus a closer look at some of the most popular ones.

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Technique 5962 Demos Step-by-steps from Nubar and Bio Seaweed Gel66 Signature ServicesStep-by-steps for a Tropical Bliss Pedicure and a Red Carpet Pedi The Step and Repeat70 A Stiletto Gets Its WingsGermanys Alexandra Lust shows how to segment the design across all four nails to create a wonderful illusion of a butter y.72 Behind the ScenesFind out how to do the nails that are on this months cover.

Style 7580 Nail Art StudioStep-by-steps on new nail art designs84 How to Create Your Own Pedicure PlatformElevating clients for feet-focused services generally improves nail tech ergonomics, as you dont have to hunch over to do close-up work. And building your own set-up means you can design and decorate it however you want. 88Boutique: Patriotic ItemsAmerican-inspired accessories, decorations, and bakeware make great retail items. Stock your salon with fun and festive products for Independence Day.

Business 9194 Reader to ReaderHow do you politely ask moms not to bring their babies and toddlers with them to their nail appointments?9610 Things Your Employees Wont Tell YouDo you ever wish you were a y on the wall so you could hear what your employees say? Heres your chance to learn what they wont tell you, but wish you knew.100 Salon Pro leSisters Castle and Lauren Searcy built their business from the ground up, opening their very rst salon, Tootsies Nail Shoppe, in 2006. After hard work and diligent cross-promoting, they now run two salons, a certi ed nail school, and a barbershop, all under the Tootsies brand.

Health 107110 Under the Microscope: Yellow Nail SyndromeA rare disorder, yellow nail syndrome could indicate a serious health concern involving the respiratory or lymphatic systems. 112 Test Your Sanitation KnowledgeTake this quick quiz to see where you stand on sanitation. Pencil ready? Get set. Go.116 Secret Ingredient: LotionsA closer look at the ingredients that make up these hydrating products.100

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Serve Summer Pedicures.

Our updated photo gallery of some of the most popular essential oils includes a description of the oils properties and a category for use (i.e. rejuvenating, relaxing, etc.). www.nailsmag.com/oilgallery

Masterworks Salon in Germantown, Wis., shares the steps for its

Watermelon Slush Pedicure, which features the popular picnic fruit

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The NAILS Encyclopedia covers nail diseases and disorders, the specialized terms pertaining to nail art and design, histories of the top companies and nail professionals, product ingredients, as well as hundreds of other terms and concepts.www.nailsmag.com/encyclopedia

These seven designs can be customized to match a brides wedding colors, owers, or theme, and let her get some stellar photos with her new ring.www.nailsmag.com/ultimatebridal

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This months cover tech, Holly Schippers, has been blogging for nailsmag.com since December 2010. Her blog, FingerNailFixer, off ers useful ideas and information to you with a smile.blogs.nailsmag.com/fingernailfixer

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}{OK, Im going to share a little secret with you all. I created a May Challenge for myself and Im feeling really good. You can call me crazy if you want, but Ive just fi nished doing a fi ve-day juice cleanse and Im about 10 days away from completing a personal challenge to go to yoga every day for a solid month. Sure, Im trying to be healthier and drop a few unwanted pounds, but it also has been an eye-opening experience that has taught me a few lessons about discipline.

Many experts agree that it takes 21 days to form a habit (or 21 days to break a bad habit). As I write this, Im offi cially 21 days into my May Challenge and I defi nitely feel like Ive started to form some new habits. But it hasnt been easy, despite using some tried-and-true methods to help me stay on track. This process got me thinking that we all either have bad habits to break or the desire to set new, good habits into motion. Whether it has to do with your own personal health or something to do with your career (getting to work earlier, upselling services, being more of a team player), the methods are all the same.

To start, you must be sure about your intentions. If youre always running late and you want to create a new habit to get to work on time, state that as your intention. Write it down. Im going to arrive to work 15 minutes early so I can have time to get myself settled before my fi rst client. It also helps to write down the reason for your intention (to get yourself settled, to have time to review your schedule for the day, etc.). The more you can convince yourself that this is a positive habit to establish, the more likely you are to stick to it.

Next, youll need to fi nd substitute routines to help you stay on track. Do you fi nd yourself running late because you have to pack your kids lunches in the morning? Try packing them the night before. Do you often turn on The Today Show and get sucked in when youre supposed to be getting ready for work? Dont allow yourself to turn the television on. There are always things you cant control that might make you late for work (traffi c, an unexpected phone call), so try to control the things you can.

Celebrate each step of the way. Positive affi rmations help. Tell yourself youre making progress and moving closer to your goal. Enlist others to help you stay motivated. If you tell your coworkers that your goal is to come to work 15 minutes early for the next three weeks and they see that happening, theyll offer moral support, which will help reinforce the positive habit. On the same note, stay clear of negative people who might sabotage your efforts to change.

For my own May Challenge, I wrote down my intentions (along with a few things that would help me achieve my goals) and I posted it on my bathroom wall so Id see it every morning when I got up. I also put a May calendar up and used stickers (yes, Im an adult and I used stickers) to mark every day I met my goals. Theres something about seeing that calendar fi ll up that makes you want to keep going. I admit I got a little obsessed about fi lling up the calendar with stickers. I also told my friends and everyone here at NAILS what I was doing and theyve been supportive (a couple even joined me for part of the juice cleanse). I fi nd that the more I talk about my intentions, the more likely I am to make them my new reality. Im accountable to myself and to others. And its defi nitely worked for me. Im 10 days away from my goal and now yoga is a regular part of my daily routine.

Set your own intentions for change and let me know how youre going about making that new habit stick!

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can also go directly to www.nailsmag.com/tipsforstateboards to read our 21 Tips for Passing Your State Board Exam. The newest issue of the Career Handbook will be shipping this month. You can order a copy of it on our website.

STUDENT NAILS I am currently attending Stylemasters College of Hair Design where I am studying to be a nail technician. These are a set of acrylics I did on a fellow student. This was my fi rst attempt at inlaying the glitter. And I have to say I impressed myself with the end result. Transparent blue tips, strip glitter, buffed, and top coat.

Jason BowenVia e-mail

Editors Note: Keep up the good work Jason. Were excited to hear more from you in the future.

SALON MAKEOVER Thank you for a great article you wrote about my salon in your story about salon renovations. I have been reading NAILS Magazine since 1989. I cant wait for the June issue!

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MINI MASTERPIECES I entered the Mini-Masterpiece contest and I was just wondering when those nails would be posted? Id love to see what everyone else came up with.

Christy SlavinksyVia www.facebook.com/nailsmag

Editors Note: Winners will be announced in our August issue. Well also be posting them online by mid-August. If youd like to see some of our past entries, you can go to www.nailsmag.com/minimaster.

TIPS FOR TEST-TAKERS I graduated from beauty school in 2010 but never took my nail tech exam. I have always regretted not taking it. I am getting ready to take it, and I am glad I am almost there. Does anyone have any advice for taking the test?

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COVER LOVE It was my pleasure to spend the day with the NAILS team. You are so much fun! I love the May cover and both of the accompanying editorial stories! Wow, what a treat and a privilege to be part of your magazine. Thank you for the extra copies; everyone is really enjoying them.

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Editors Note: We are always looking for new nail art contributors. There are several ways you can submit nail art. First, you can e-mail pictures of your nail art (without watermarks) to [email protected]. Remember we work about three months ahead of time so if you have seasonal or holiday nail art, wed need it three months before the actual day. Second, you can e-mail your nail art pictures to [email protected] to be included in our 365 Days of Nail Art blog (blogs.nailsmag.com/365nailart). Since thats a daily blog, we dont need your holiday art so far in advance. Third, you can send the actual nail art on tips to Sree Roy, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503.

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Editors Note: You can fi nd a comprehensive list at www.nailsmag.com/events/upcoming. But you also might try checking with your local distributor or favorite manufacturer to see if they have any upcoming classes.

Is it possible for you to recommend a school in the Los Angeles are where I can ge licensed to be a nail tech?

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Does your salon have its own app yet? If not, perhaps you can take inspiration from the folks at Knoxville, Tenn.-based Salon Visage, who recently released the Visage Concierge application for iPhone/Android. This app isnt just for fun. Weve taken the concierge term very seriously, says Frank Gambuzza, co-owner of Salon Visage. We have found a way to truly add value to those who wish to stay in touch with us by mobile phone. Users request appointments and receive appointment noti cations as well as check their scheduled visits by phone.

There is also a red phone on the app that is tied to four unique direct lines at our corporate offi ce, adds Belinda Gambuzza, co-owner of Salon Visage. Clicking on the red phone guarantees assistance with a personal touch during business hours. Well be on hand to answer questions, schedule appointments, process gift orders anything salon- or spa-related that users can think of. Other features include specials that are only available by mobile device, GPS guided directions, and a gallery of images. >>>

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Cuccio Acquires New Building to Aid Expansion Eff ortsThe growth of Cuccio Natural, including Cuccio Pro, has resulted in a demand for more space for Valencia, Calif.-based Star Nail International 40,000 sq. ft. more to be exact. The result is an impressive combined total of 120,000 sq. ft. between the two corporate buildings the company now occupies. This is a proud moment because our global distributors and our new lines have forced the need for more square footage, says Tony Cuccio, CEO of Star Nail International.

The new corporate offi ce and warehouse facility is designated for the expansion of Cuccio, providing additional space for an exciting lineup of launches expected this year. Among the products being added to the Cuccio franchise are Veneer, a soak-off LED/UV gel color, Cuccio Colour, a line of professional lacquer engineered with pigment-perfected technology, Nail Solutions, a collection of eight nail treatments, and an innovative line of pedicure and manicure products designed to treat, soothe, hydrate, and nourish.


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At our salon we give our clients our personal phone numbers because we arent always there. So I would change that people would be considerate and not text or call at all hours of the night with questions and wanting appointments.

Crystal MerrifieldThe Cutting Edge Salon, Salem, Ore.

The one thing I wish could change is how you cant move to a new area without starting all over again in building up clientele. Even moving to another salon 10 miles away means you are starting over from scratch.

Christel WeixelmanJulep Nail Parlor, Seattle

Id change the size of my room. I currently have roughly 50 sq. ft. Somewhere in the 100-200 sq. ft. size would be perfect oh, but in my current salon!

Dana KurtzArtistry of the Nail @Salon Shibumi,

Portland, Ore.

I would like more regulations to be set in place to make the budget nail bars do the right thing. Also Id like to have no no-shows. Even when I confi rm they sometimes still dont come! So rude.

Susie GastonEmpire Nails, Nail Artistry by Susie Broadbeach,

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no experience in the industry. Just because you were a manager at a retail store or fi tness center does not qualify you to own a salon.

Nyree MatthewsHampton, Ga.

I wish I could not have no-shows, no-calls. Just be considerate of me. If you cannot make your appointment, call, text message, something! Whatever happened to treat others the way you would like to be treated?

Tanya LohmannNails by Tanya in Re ections Family Hair Care,

Greenview, Mo.

I wish there was a genie to do my daily/weekly/monthly bookkeeping.

Sara ColeParisian Nails of Sequim, Sequim, Wash.

I wish product manufacturers would understand how we are at their mercy for our regular products and consistently produce the things we use and have used for years for our livelihood. I am an avid CND user, but in the past two years they have discontinued several items I relied on on a day-to-day basis. It took three months to get used to different brushes and then the company discontinued all colored acrylics. It makes it tough to do my job with consistent results and offering the creativity my clients expect.

Holly GregsonVIP Nails, Idaho Falls, Idaho

I wish I could make clients understand Im not there because I thought it might be fun. I am there because this is my job and no-showing, being late, and constantly asking for discounts is super annoying!

Lacy HoodEn Wrapture Salon, Post Falls, Idaho

I wish I could change the lack of quality education in schools and banish all the damaging myths put out there by non-standard salons. Both damage our industry. What is so bad is that both of these can be changed. It just has not happened.

Bri McCloudCloud Nine Nails, Athens, Tenn.

I wish clients wouldnt pick their Shellac off then try to blame me and/or the product when their nails get trashed. They expect perfection but dont want to follow home-care instructions.

Ashley Martin Hardiman Salon Zen, Norman, Okla.

I wish I could change the economy to be the way it used to be. My shop was busy and money was good. Now I have to fi gure out how to keep clientele, how to keep prices stable, and how to stay in business.

Marsee EssingtonNails by Marsee, Mount Pleasant, Pa.

I wish that owners would have to take classes in nails, because most have

We know you love being a nail tech, but everybodys got at least one gripe, right? We asked readers to tell us: Is there one part of your job you wish you could change?

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Re ne Your Skills at Nail U We take a diff erent approach to education. Instead of concentrating on selling product, we encourage our students to bring in their own, says Shari Finger, owner of W. Dundee, Ill.-based Fingers Nail Studios. Through her Nail University, Finger off ers continuing education for nail techs. Our non-product-speci c approach allows the student to receive help with the products she is using every day or a generic product will be supplied at no extra charge, she says.

Only 12 students are accepted into each class, so everyone receives individual attention. Each technique class includes hands-on time to work one-on-one with an instructor. Technical subjects include acrylics, gels, wraps, nail art, and natural nail care. Along with technical education, each class has a special business section where subjects such as marketing, customer service, and business ethics are covered.

Nail University also off ers private classes and classes designed exclusively for large groups such as distributors, associations, salons with in-house educational programs, and nail technology teachers.

To learn more, call (847) 428-4761 or visit www. ngersnailstudios.com. >>>

Mama Mia! Its Maternity-Safe Nail PolishOpinions may vary on whether traditional nail polish is safe for all wearers, but no one doubts that pregnant women have the right to feel safe and secure when it comes to their cosmetics. Advertising itself as four-free, Knocked Up Nails contains no toluene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, or camphor. According to the manufacturer, it is also safe for allergy sufferers, cancer patients, and children. Cruelty-free and made in the U.S., the polishes bear names like Preggers in Pink, Red-E or Not Here Comes Baby, Prenatal Princess, and 18K Gold Crown(ing).

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Mars adheres to the Japanese cultural tradition of treasuring every encounter by warmly welcoming each guest and delivering an exemplary level of attentiveness. Each of the salons nail professionals has received rigorous training, not only in the art of nail care and design, but also in service to ensure every guests complete comfort and satisfaction. The staff is equally adept at serving both male and female guests and the salons clientele in Tokyo is typically split evenly.

Truly artists, Mars expert staff can match any color using custom pigments and recreate any design or pattern a guest desires. In addition, the salons re ned application technique produces nail art that can last for three or more weeks. Among the salons other off erings are a 90-minute spa manicure that includes fastidious attention to the nail bed and cuticles, a seasonal scrub, mask, and massage applied to the lower arms and hands, plus polish application. The 100-minute spa pedicure includes nail and callus care, seasonal scrub, mask, a luxurious foot massage, and polish. Both services can be combined with two nail artists working simultaneously.

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Win The One That WorksAerovex Systems is giving away one The One That Works Salon Air Puri er to a lucky salon. The air puri er lters and controls odors, collects dust, and circulates clean air throughout the salon. Its unique fountain air ow circulates up to 600 cubic feet of clean air per minute throughout the salon, while removing chemical vapors, nail dust, and other dust, debris, and bacteria. Its easy to enter to win just go to www.aerovexsystems.com by Sunday, June 10th. The winner will be announced at a live drawing at IBS Las Vegas on Monday, June 11.

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The Bohemian Gypsy Crafts Jewelry Specially for YouWear your favorite polish color with these unique handmade polish-bottle necklaces from The Bohemian Gypsy. Three can win a necklace featuring a diff erent-shaped bottle of polish held by a vintage brass hand. The necklaces measure 18-in. and close with a lobster claw clasp. The Bohemian Gypsy (thebohemiangypsy.etsy.com) specializes in unique jewelry for nail techs and hairstylists.

What could be more delightful than seeing your beautiful face on a nail tip? How about taking home a $100 prize for your eff orts? Theres still time to enter NAILS 2012 Self-Portrait Contest. The rules are simple: Using a photo as a guide, paint a portrait of yourself on a #1 nail tip. Submit both the nail tip and the photograph to arrive at NAILS by the deadline of July 11. The winner will receive $100 from NAILS.

Mail your entries to NAILS Self-Portrait Contest, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, CA 90503. Dont forget to include your name, salon name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. For more information, call (310) 533-2457 or e-mail [email protected].

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FULL-SERVICE, NAIL-FOCUSED Nails & Cosmetics is a nail salon that also offers a full range of massage and esthetics services. There are three private rooms in the two-story 1,615-sq.-ft. salon dedicated to all of the non-nail services. The salon hosts bridal parties that include makeup, as well as nail care. Lash extensions, which are $350 CHF (thats about $383 U.S.), are popular among her clients. Other services available include permanent makeup, waxing, facials, lymphatic drainage, cellulite treatments, and other forms of massage. But its nails, particularly gel nails, that make up a large percentage of her business. The open nail area of the salon includes three manicure tables and two pedicure stations.

THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS Owner Zekiya Demirkaya explained that natural nail manicures arent very popular at her salon, mostly because the price (the equivalent of about $48 U.S.) isnt worth it for the nail techs. They prefer to see clients for gels (which cost the equivalent of about $164 U.S.) because they can do the service in roughly the same amount of time, but make triple the money. Lucky for the staff, gel nails are very popular in Switzerland. Fills will cost a client anywhere from $82-$93 U.S. Gel-polish services are gaining some traction with both nail techs and clients, and the service price falls somewhere in between a manicure and a gel fi ll.

A NICE PLACE TO WORK The salon is open Monday through Friday. When I asked Demirkaya why she wasnt open on the weekend, she told me its because she wants her employees to enjoy time with their families. Five employees work at the salon, which is located directly across the street from the Swatch watch factory. Many clients come from that offi ce and other nearby watch makers. Demirkaya prefers to hire employees with little experience so she can train them in her techniques. Because they are only open during the week, the salon relies mainly on scheduled appointments but theyll take walk-ins when possible.

> The city of Grenchen houses a large traditional watch industry and several famous manufacturers including Breitling, ETA (thats Swatch), Fortis, Epos, Eterna, Nivada, and Titoni.

> In addition to owning Nails & Cosmetics, Demirkaya is an instructor for Nail International by Marlise K, and she has one of about 30 or 40 salons in Switzerland who have obtained the Q rating, showing they have taken a certain amount of courses in order to reach a higher level of standards.

> There are three unoffi cial languages in Switzerland German, Swiss German, and French. Demirkaya speaks all three and an additional four languages.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Manicure: $44 (CHF)Pedicure: $65 (CHF)Gels (full set): $150 (CHF)Gel Fill: $85 (CHF)Gel French Fill: $105 (CHF)Gel-Polish Pedicure: $115 (CHF)Full Lash Set: $350 (CHF)

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTSNails & Cosmetics uses almost exclusively OPI Products, including Axxium, GelColor, and Manicure/Pedicure by OPI. They also use German-manufactured Nail Selection products.

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Grenchen, Switzerland, might be well-known for its watch industry, but there was no need to tell time during my relaxing gel-polish pedicure in this bright, airy nail salon. BY HANNAH LEE

Owner Zekiya Demirkaya has been a nail tech since 1998. I was so happy she could squeeze me into her schedule. Pedicures arent big in Switzerland, but Demirkaya said they are gaining in popularity largely due to gel-polish services that allow women, even in the cold months, to walk out of the salon without dinging their polish. I enjoyed an OPI GelColor service in my favorite shade (You Dont Know Jacques).

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One of the great things about acrylic is that when it is layered with diff erent colors or embedded with nail art materials, and then encased in clear acrylic, the nish le can perfectly blend the design together and create a at surface with a 3-D illusion.

One of the experts in this is CND educator ambassador Marilyn Olemma Garcia of Caguas, Puerto Rico.Here she shows how with pre-made and wild-styled acrylic sculpts and pieces of fabric, she can

create fun, funky, and artistic nails.

Style 1 1. Garcia makes these elongated designs away from the nail, by putting color gel into a sculpting form.

Making these beforehand is essential in the salon to save you time during application. 2. Garcia places them over the extension.3. She encases everything with clear acrylic and les the entire design to a smooth surface. Top with a little

nishing touch of acrylic paint and some rhinestones.Style 2

1. For this design, Garcia uses pieces of fabric cut into small pieces. 2. She makes a base layer of acrylic and then places the fabric on top with tweezers. 3. She encases the fabric designs in clear acrylic and nish les. She adds borders between the fabric

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OPIs Chamomile MintOPI releases its latest formula for the Manicure/Pedicure line of scrub, mask, and massage lotion Chamomile Mint. The products are infused with chamomile to soothe and de-stress naturally, vitamins that help heal and protect, and refreshing mint, plus an alluring honey-sweet aroma. Hydrating and revitalizing moisture and scrub agents will leave hands and feet feeling refreshed, soft, and silky smooth just in time for summer.

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Strawberry CuticlesRepublic Nail Cuticle Oils come in two diff erent scents to add a slight aroma to ngers as they are massaged after manicures. The oils are infused with diff erent oil and vitamin extracts to replenish parched cuticles with needed nutrients and to help prevent splitting and cracking. The 1/2-oz. bottles have a formula that helps to slow growth of the cuticle and has antioxidants to help prevent aging. Republic Nail Cuticle Oils are available in Wild Flowers and Strawberry scents. For more information, go to www.nailsmag.com/ /18412.

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Nubar Professional Nail Foil Wraps are pre-cut foil sheets that have a cotton pad attached to make soaking off nail enhancements a fast and easy service. They are easy to apply and have a larger pad to cover the nail. No more wondering if the cotton is covering the enhancement you are removing. With Nubar Professional Nail Foil Wraps, nail technicians will save time and money by removing the product in its entirety with less mess and waste. For more information, go to www.nailsmag.com/ /18413.

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AQAND }{Im a newbie nail tech in my fi rst job. For two weeks Ive been bringing in models to increase my experience on acrylics and tips before I start taking on real clients. So far three out of the fi ve models are complaining of their nail tips chipping off, popping off, etc. I have no clue as to what Im doing wrong. Im so discouraged. I worked so hard to do those nails (for free), and I have unhappy people and no idea if its my technique or if these people are prying things open with their acrylic nails and using them like tools. I feel like I should quit now before I upset any clients.

Your freebies need to understand youre doing their nails for free because youre still learning. They have a certain responsibility to help you.

Start asking questions. What were you doing when the nails chipped or came off? Did they lift from the cuticle area and then come off or were they doing something to put pressure on them to make it happen? The answers to those questions will tell you a lot and will help you do nails better.

If they are lifting, then coming off, most likely its your nail prep or technique (liquid to powder ratio, stress area, product placement). Take some steps to perfect those things and youll solve many of your problems.

Watch lots of videos on YouTube. Id suggest the Young Nails series. They really get down to basics. Their education works for all systems. Go to as many classes as you can afford and ask for help! The educators have all been in your shoes and love to help.

If your client testers are just being abusive to their nails then you dont need them to help. Get two or three people who are very willing to help you out no matter what happens with their enhancements. And remind them their nails are something you put on top of natural nails they are jewels, not tools they need to treat them that way.

Hang in there. We all had the same problems. Youll do just fi ne. Keep on working the education.

Sharon Frenz, The Nail Boutique, Tomah, Wis.

I believe the rule of nails is 100 sets. It does take a lot of practice to get it down pat. Keep practicing and you will get it!

Brenda Bakker, Pretty Pampered Salon, Thedford, Ontario, Canada




Nubars soak-off gel-polish, Gelicure, cures quickly in UV or LED lights and applies like nail polish with a lasting high-gloss fi nish that shines for over three weeks. The gels do not chip or peel, and they soak off in just 15 minutes.1. File and shape the free edge of the natural nail to the desired shape using a nail fi le.

Use Nubars Cuti-Care and gently push back the cuticles with a cuticle pusher.2. Gently remove any loose cuticle.3. Use Nubars Cleansing Solution and a lint-free gauze to wipe the nail of any extra dust

and to balance its pH.4. Apply Step #1 UV Gel Prep UV501 and allow it to dry. This is a dehydrator for the nail bed

and will get rid of oil and impurities. Apply one coat of Step #2 Nail Prime UV502 to all ten nails and let it dry for 30 seconds. Nail Prime will look wet with a shiny appearance when dry. Be sure not to touch the surrounding skin and cuticles with the Nail Prime.

5. Apply one layer of Gelicure Base Coat in a thin application and seal the edge of the nail. Cure for two minutes in a UV light or 20 seconds in an LED light.

6. Apply one layer of Gelicure color in a thin application and cure for two minutes with a UV light or 20 seconds with an LED light. If additional coverage is desired, repeat.

7. Apply Gelicure Top Coat Sealer and cure for two minutes in a UV light or 20 seconds in an LED light.

8. Clean the nail plate using a lint-free wipe and Nubars NAX38 Cleansing Solution. Wash hands with soap and water and massage in cuticle oil.

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Unity All-In-One Color Gel-Polish by Bio Seaweed Gel has arrived just in time for summer sandal weather. Unity is an exclusive gel pedicure product that requires no fi ling, primers, bonders, cleanser, base, or top gel. Bio Seaweed Gel presents the perfect summertime treat for color enthusiasts, with over 80 vibrant no-chip tones and sparkles. With the strength and shine of BSGs Base and Top Gels already combined into every bottle of Unity, enjoy the quickest gel pedicure in the market. 1. Perform a regular pedicure. Push back cuticles and shape toenails

to desired length and shape.2. Dry feet completely and lightly buff toenails with a regular nail

buffer to smooth out surface. 3. Brush with a hand brush and wipe toenails clean with 70% alcohol.4. Once toenails are dry, apply the fi rst thin coat of Unity All-In-One

Color Gel-Polish. (Model is wearing #186 Bubble Gum.)5. Cure under a UV light for 90 seconds or an LED light for 30 seconds.6. Apply a second thin coat of Unity Color Gel-Polish and cure for

same the amount of time.7. No need to clean with any cleansers or alcohol, Unity cures with no

leftover residue.8. Massage toenails with cuticle oil.

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Island Spirit Healing Center and Day Spa uses:Aina Botanica Hibiscus Rose Thalassotherapy Soak, Pineapple Macadamia Nut Body & Foot Scrub or Hibiscus Kava Vanilla Bean Dry Scrub, Herbal Infused Honey Mask, Tropica Blend Body Oil, and (optional) Muscle Comfort All Purpose Skin Salve; Hawaiian salts, hibiscus, Meyer lemons, limes, and oranges (preferably organic and locally grown); Hawaiian Pohakus Stones (preferably with aromatherapy); (optional) base coat, polish, top coat.

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An invigorating blend of red tea and succulent melon.

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Cindy Walston Salon uses:CND Almond Milk Bath, Almond Moisture Scrub, Almond Illuminating Masque, and Almond Hydrating Lotion; Gena Pedi Septic; ne gold glitter; base coat, gold polish, top coat; (optional) other gold nail embellishments.

1. Soak the clients feet in warm water with CND Almond Milk Bath and Gena Pedi Septic for 10 minutes.

2. Prep nails.3. Exfoliate the clients feet with CND Almond

Moisture Scrub. Rinse and pat dry.4. Apply CND Almond Illuminating Masque to the

clients feet. Wrap feet in warm wet towels. After a few minutes, rinse.

5. Massage CND Almond Hydrating Lotion into the clients lower legs and feet.

6. Apply base coat, two layers of gold polish (shown is OPI Gala Gold), and top coat. (Optional): Apply transfer foil and gold pigment powder to nails or any other gold-toned embellishments.

7. Mix a generous amount of lotion and ne gold glitter (shown is Martha Stewart Crafts Florentine Gold). Apply onto the tops of the feet and calves. (This is the repeat, applying the lotion twice, and also refers to the Step and Repeat that goes on when celebrities pose on the red carpet.) Your clients feet and legs will gleam in the sun.

Red Carpet Pedi The Step and RepeatCindy Walston Salon, Portland, Ore.

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This fantastic mural butterfl y design was created by Alexandra Lust of Germany. She uses acrylics (camoufl age, pink, transparent, opal, and black), acrylic paints (black, white, red, yellow, light blue, and gold), top coat, and a lot of talent. Here she shows how to segment the design across all four nails to create a wonderful illusion of a butterfl y.

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1. Prep the natural nails and place stiletto forms.2. Elongate the nail beds using camou age acrylic

and spread a thin layer of transparent acrylic. 3. Spread iridescent opal acrylic along the French

smile line. 4. Lightly le to perfect the shape of the stiletto

and blend the opal and transparent acrylic. 5. Begin the slight contour of the butter ys

wings with black acrylic paint. The body of the butter y is done with black acrylic in 3-D.

6. Draw the wings with acrylic paint, transitioning the colors from black to red and yellow.

7. Draw the wing texture coloring on the edges of the butterflys wings using white, yellow, and orange acrylic paints.

8. Continue to decorate the wings with thin black and white lines as well as diff erent dots. Drag white acrylic paint over the body to add detail.

9. Add thin black lines and dots to outline the contour of the butter y. Use gold paint to accent.

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Slow and SteadyCover tech Holly Schippers has been known to say that there is a turtle in her logo for a reason. Known in the industry as the FingerNailFixer, the name came about early in her career. It actually started out by some friends teasing me about my Texas accent when I said I was fi xin to fi x some fi ngernails, says Schippers. The turtle soon followed with the symbolism of slow and steady to set me apart as meticulous and detailed in my work.

Detailed she is, but I wouldnt call her slow. The Bussey, Iowa-based CND educator has a jam-packed schedule. She teaches classes anywhere from two to fi ve days a week. Her home territory includes Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota. And in the last year shes taught in the U.K., Hawaii, Texas, California, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.

She spends about 170 hours a month doing social media (for FingerNailFixer, for NAILS, and for CND). She spends a few hours a week working on her NAILS blog. She spends about four to fi ve hours a month making nail videos. She sees clients two days a week, every other week at her cousins salon the Hairport. She operates her booth rental business there as FingerNailFixer at the Hairport. And if all that wasnt enough, she volunteers at Look Good Feel Better once a month, shes a member of the Iowa Cosmetology Educators (ICE) Design Team, and she spends about two to three hours a week troubleshooting with techs on the phone.

You certainly cant be slow to handle that kind of multi-tasking. (And thats all when she isnt raising her 5-year-old son and her 16-year-old daughter or helping her husband on their working cattle farm.) My husbands family has a farm that has been in the family since 1895. When Im not working one of my many jobs, I can be found at home and on the farm. I know how to bottle feed calves, help run cows, and drive a tractor. But when Im not home, my husband is super dad. He takes care of everything laundry, cooking, and taking care of the kids, says Schippers.

Her love is educating. I love making educational videos to help nail professionals help themselves, she says. They are simple one-take videos and I dont edit the mistakes out. They are meant to inspire techs to try something new and different or help them work on some basics. I hope these videos bridge the gap between school, salon life, and classes. You can fi nd videos of the techniques she used for this months cover on her Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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The FingerNailFixer logo includes this turtle doing her nails. Schippers says it represents how meticulous and detailed she is in her work. Slow and steady sets me apart, she says.

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1. Prepare the toes with cuticle work, shape them, and apply CND ScrubFresh.

2. Apply a thin layer of base coat to all fi ve toes on the fi rst foot. Cure for 10 seconds and repeat on the other foot.

3. Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac in Silver Chrome to all fi ve toes on the fi rst foot. Cure for two minutes and repeat on the other foot. On the big toes apply a second layer of Silver Chrome and cure for two minutes.

4. Apply a very thin layer of CND Shellac in Rock Royalty to all fi ve toes on the fi rst foot. Dont cure.

5. Lightly brush side to side with a fan brush to expose some of the Silver Chrome underneath the Rock Royalty.

6. On the big toe draw a butterfl y and dot in the wing details with CND Shellac in Cream Puff. Use Silver Chrome to make the body. Cure for two minutes and repeat on the other foot.

7. Apply a thin layer of CND Shellac Top Coat to all fi ve toes on the fi rst foot. Cure for two minutes and repeat on the other foot. Scrub the toenails clean with 99% isopropyl alcohol.

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YOU CAN FIND SCHIPPERS ONLINE:www.fingernailfixer.com

www.facebook.com/fingernailfixer (Shes got more than 10,000 fans!)blogs.nailsmag.com/fingernailfixerwww.twitter.com/fingernailfixerwww.youtube.com/fingernailixer

(Her videos have been viewed almost 700,000 times!)

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Amanda Stephenson-Bush, Itz a Gurl Thang Nail Shop & More, Lander, Wyo.

Symmetrical and colorful, these prints are similar to what you viewed looking through a kaleidoscope as a kid.

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Star Power.Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees has taken some of her signature nail designs to the masses. Nail manufacturer Elegant Touch collaborated with Kyees to create and design her rst full-coverage nail tips, which are branded with Kyees name and available at retailers including Ulta and Kitson.

(Color) Block Party.Hand & Nail Harmony decked out guests at retailer Alice and Olivias color denim preview party with Gelish Color Block Manicures using the Gelish Candy Land collection. NAILS managing editor Sree Roy gets a manicure from Melanie McCulley featuring Sugar N Spice & Everything Nice, Dont Be Such a Sourpuss, and Sugar Daddy.

All Eyes on Nails.Miley Cyrus showed off her nails and toes via Twitter as she was wearing ncLAs polish in color Poolside Party All Eyes On Me. The singer and actress tweeted, Doing my 2 fav things, nails & watching Prison Break w @jennahipp @Shopncla LOVE Poolside Party, All eyes on me!

More Wah Nails.Sharmadean Reid, the founder of nail art-focused Wah Nails salon in London, has released hardcover book The Wah Nails Book of Nail Art. Autographed copies are available for sale at www.wah-nails.com. From simple techniques like stripes to the trickier tuxedo nails, the book shares 25 of the salons most in-demand designs. According to the website, Its lled with step-by-step instructions and cheat techniques on how to make your nails pop.

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Polished to PerfectionAlready well-loved in the industry for its diverse array of products, including Butter Blends, Lytes lotions, and foot les, Cuccio has just added a huge category to its off erings: nail polish. Cuccio Colour Nail Lacquer off ers 60 fabulous core line shades that promise to ll in nail imperfections, self-level, and quickly dry between coats. The stunning bottle was designed by nail tech Elaine Watson (vice president of marketing and head of education for Star Nail) for maximum tech comfort. It features an inverted design for maximum product usage, and the professional at stem brush contains 600+ high-end DuPont nylon laments bristles. Cuccio Colour is off ering ve unique 12-color collection displays you can show off in the salon.


PFor those clients for whom no nail design is too extravagant, carry Solid 14K Gold Posted Nail Charms by Nail Art a la Carte. The companys lockable three-tier countertop display showcases 15 charms at a time, in three elegant black velvet and white satin cases, all while occupying less than 10 inches of counter space.


What: Noel Asmar Uniforms revamped websiteWhere: www.spauniforms.comWhy click there?: Zoom in features let you have a better look at garment details; the site tells you about back orders before check out so you can weigh your options; create wish lists and compare lists.The vibe: Professional, detailed, convenient.

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E-mail it to [email protected] and check back here for an expert answer.

Where do I get a cute-plus sized apron or jacket? When I wear the one-size-fi ts-all apron when giving a pedicure, I get product and water on my knees. Id be interested in what others wear.

We posed this question to our Facebook fans (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) and the consensus seemed to be that other nail techs either put a towel across their knees to prevent product and water spillage or several DIY types made their own aprons or smocks. We published an article on cute salon aprons, which is now available online at www.nailsmag.com/designeraprons, so you may consider contacting some of those manufacturers and asking about plus-sizes. (Readers: If you know of a cute plus-size salon apron or jacket, e-mail [email protected], and well try to share your response in an upcoming issue.)

ePillow TalkWhen youre selecting pillows to toss on your pedicure bench, you may consider purchasing an ePillow or two for clients who enjoy reading on their iPads or tablet PCs at your salon. Available in a variety of color options to match your dcor, the ePillow by Veyl Products contains a ledge that surrounds the pillows outside to hold the tablet either horizontally or vertically. Its constructed of soft polyester with a suede feel, is double-stitched for durability, and the latest designs are available in both twill cotton and synthetic leather. You may also want to stock some for your salons retail area, for clients who like it so much they want to take it home.


QShould nail length factor into color choice? Are there specifi c shades that look best on short nails or best on long nails?Short nails look really good in strong colors, for example black and dark brown,

but the nails have to be well-shaped (into either square, squoval, or round).Long nails will look good in any color. However if the wearer wants to tone

down the length, she can opt for the French look (it can be a combination of other colors beside pink and white) or go for glitters and shimmers.

Catherine Wong (ecsalonce.blogspot.com) is a Singapore-based nail tech and competitor who has written nail art step-by-step books

including Nail It! and NailQ Signature.

QCan you use gouache paint for One-Stroke nail art, instead of acrylic paint?I looked up this paint, which I havent tried before. It looks like it is re-wetable and if this is so, it reminds me of a watercolor-type paint. My guess is when you put a top coat of any kind on it that you would re-wet it, which would move the paint and lose the design. But I would love you to try and let me know at [email protected].

Donna Dewberry (www.dewberrycrafts.com) is the inventor of the One-Stroke painting technique.



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Summer Neon1. Polish the nail neon yellow. Use a nail

art brush to draw half of a red heart.2. Complete the heart. Outline it in silver

glitter. Add an S-shaped curved line in black as shown.

3. Highlight the black line with silver glitter. Add a clear rhinestone at the tip of the S.

Independence Day Acrylic1. Create a smile line using red glitter

acrylic, dipping it down further on one end than the other.

2. Apply white glitter acrylic to the free edge, applying it diagonally and touching the red so that its a wedge shape.

3. Cover the rest of the free edge in blue glitter acrylic.

4. Apply base coat. Add four silver stars.

Circles and Squares 1. Mix glitter with Nubar Clear

Acrylic, then apply to the nail.2. Before the acrylic hardens,

press in at silver circles or other embellishments. Apply Nubar Clear Acrylic over the entire nail.

3. File to shape.4. Use a Nubar Nail Art Pen to

add swirls.5. Apply square rhinestones in

the center of the circles.

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