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52 Demos Step-by-steps from CND and NailGrafx 56 Signature Services Step-by-steps for a Poison Apple Pedicure and a Jade Stone Foot Treatment 60 Deluxe Delights It’s OK to drool a bit when you read over decadent salon menus. Here are a handful of tempting treats dished out by fellow nail professionals.
86 Reader to Reader What’s better in the salon: small private rooms that are one-on-one or a room with multiple stations so people can interact with each other? 88 My Favorite Mistake NAILS asked what has been your “favorite mistake” — the one that taught you valuable lessons that continue to serve you and help you in your nail careers. 92 Salon Profile Salon owner Cindy Huynh is leaving her tropical mark on Texas. Isle Pedi Spa’s design and services are as interesting as they are original.
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72 Nail Art Studio Step-by-steps on new nail art designs 76 Mural Contest Winners Really Rock The winner of NAILS’ 2012 Nail Mural Contest pays homage to some of our era’s greatest musicians. 80 Boutique: Umbrellas With April showers approaching, everyone needs a good umbrella. This season, help your clients stay dry… without sacrificing style. These trendy umbrella brands merge functionality fashion and offer customized with fash products for promotional purposes too.
Health 99 102 Under the Microscope: Pseudomonas Familiar to nail techs because it can turn clients’ nails green, pseudomonas is a common bacteria. 104 Defenders of the Feet We asked a group of techs to tell us how their love affair with feet began. 106 Secret Ingredient: Primers and Bonders A closer look at brush-on product that increases adhesion for nail enhancements.
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