2005 Index of Articles

You tucked a recent Nailpro issue in your holiday travel bag, and while you were flipping through it, you started thinking about a new service, product or trend to incorporate in 2006. Remember that article on acrylic systems? What about the Valentine’s Day-inspired nail art? Or last spring’s fashion trends? If only you could remember what issue covered those topics!

Every January, we publish our “Index of Articles” so that you can locate exactly what you need quickly and easily. We’ve separated listings by category and include a title (in alphabetical order), author, issue and page number.

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Acrylic Enhancements

Fade to Color (Workshop), Hodges, Jun., 52. Note: Creating color fades with acrylics.
Flip for Dips, Hansen, Oct., 92. Note: Glue-and-powder systems.
Overcoming Acrylic Challenges: Part 1 (Workshop), Sept., 54. Note: Basic
application techniques.
Overcoming Acrylic Challenges: Part 2 (Workshop), Oct., 46. Note: Backfill techniques.
Talon Tricks (Workshop), Iannucci, Feb., 48. Note: Elongated enhancements.
The Color of Money, Kirkland, May, 71. Note: Boost profits with color acrylics and gels.
What I Love About My Acrylic System, Morrell, Aug., 74.

Art

15 Crafty Creations (Art Gallery), Mills, Jan., 58.
A Nail Art Cornucopia (Art Gallery), Minch, Nov., 52. Note: Fall nail art.
Asian Inspiration (Art Gallery), Minch, Sept., 50.
Black Is Back, Mills, Oct., 114.
Buried Treasures (Workshop), Hodges, Apr., 44. Note: Embedded art.
Buzz-worthy, Frost, Apr., 126. Note: Spring accessory inspirations.
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend (Art Gallery), Minch, Apr., 53. Note: Rhinestone-encrusted nail art.
Disco Divas, Frost, May, 116. Note: Summer nail art.
Every Picture Tells a Story (Art Gallery), Minch, May, 62. Note: Birthstone-inspired designs.
Hot Nails in the Summertime (Art Gallery), Minch, Jun., 60.
Let Freedom Ring (Art Gallery), Minch, Jul., 60. Note: July Fourth designs.
Love Is in the Air (Art Gallery), Mills, Feb., 54. Note: Valentine’s Day-inspired nail art designs.
March Madness (Art Gallery), Mills, Mar., 64. Note: St. Patrick’s Day-inspired nail art.
Scenes From the Beach (Art Gallery), Minch, Aug., 56.
Spooktacular (Art Gallery), Minch, Oct., 52. Note: Halloween nail art.
Unzipped, Frost, Feb., 123. Note: Lingerie-inspired nail art.
What’s New in Nail Art, Hansen, Jul., 72.
Winter Wonderland (Art Gallery), Minch, Dec., 56.

Business & Career Development

5 Rules for Starting and Staying in Business, Dobkin, Oct., 108.
7 Sales Secrets (Nailing the News), Kozen, Sept., 44.
10 Marketing Tips for Salon Owners (Nailing the News), Morin, Mar., 46.
15 Best Marketing Lines, Dobkin, Jul., 106.
15 Business Strategies, Mills, Jan., 70.
Banking on Success, Perry, Nov., 94. Note: Personal banker relationships.
Be! a Style Maven (Nailing the News), Colombo, Dec., 44. Note: Collaboration with the fashion industry.
Cash Tight?, Ensman, Sept., 88. Note: 30 ways to boost cash.
Gift Certificate Legislation (Nailing the News), Morin, May, 30.
Luck of the Draw, Perry, May, 90. Note: Creating contests.
Nail Techs Who Network, Hodges, Aug., 64.
Nailing the Perfect Name, Berry, Apr., 96. Note: Choosing a salon name.
New Kid on the Block, Morrell, Oct., 81. Note: Nurturing new hires.
Noncompete Agreements: Part 1, Antoline, Mar., 80. Note: Client custody battles.
Noncompete Agreements: Part 2, Antoline, Apr., 88. Note: Public policy and employer’s rights.
Posting Profits, Perry, Feb., 64. Note: Targeted postcard mailings.
PR, Morrell, Feb., 76. Note: Building relationships with local media.
Promotion Calendar (Nailing the News), Morin, Jan., 42. Note: Seasonal promotions.
Represented (Nailing the News), Colombo, Nov., 34. Note: Red Stylists.
The Nail Club for Men, Kirkland, Jun., 91. Note: Attracting male clients.
The Power Is Yours, Blackwell, Feb., 90. Note: Building relationships with elected officials.
Trading Spaces, Hodges, Sept., 68. Note: Leaving your current salon.
Win-Win Solutions for Dealing With No-Shows, Aspensen, Oct., 98.
Wisdom for Salon Owners (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 38. Note: Six Truths of Human Behavior.
Word Search (Attitudes), Frost, May, 88. Note: Salon menu word choice.

Celebrity Nails

A Clean Nail Break (Hollywood File), Frost, Dec., 136. Note: Prison Break markets with files.
A Day in the Life (Hollywood File), Frost, Jun., 162. Note: China Glaze caters to soap stars.
Anastacia’s Creative R&R (Hollywood File), Frost, Dec., 136. Note: Anastacia.
Bachik Joins Fashion Police (Hollywood File), Frost, Dec., 136. Note: Tom Bachik.
Break a Nail (Deal) (Hollywood File), Frost, Oct., 180. Note: Foxy Brown.
Celeb-Worthy Hues! (Hollywood File), Frost, Jun., 162. Note: Celebrities’ favorite polish colors.
Creative GQ (Hollywood File), Frost, Sept., 166. Note: Teri Hatcher and Kim Cattrall.
Desperate for Nail Care! (Hollywood File), Frost, Mar., 172. Note: Desperate Housewives.
Desperate? Not OPI... (Hollywood File), Frost, Jul., 172. Note: Desperate Housewives, Vanity Fair.
Essie Takes On MTV (Hollywood File), Frost, Nov., 152. Note: Sean Combs.
Fit for a Queen (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 32. Note: Camilla Parker Bowles.
Golden Globes (Nailing the News), Morin, May, 30. Note: Celebrities’ polish choices.
Hollywood Loves Windy City (Hollywood File), Frost, Jun., 162. Note: Varnish salon nail lacquer.
Icing on the Cake (Hollywood File), Frost, Nov., 152. Note: Jessica Alba.
In the Zone (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 38. Note: China Glaze gift bags.
Keep the Faith (Hollywood File), Frost, Sept., 166. Note: Faith Evans.
Labor of Love, Sept., 64. Note: Nailpro’s Valentine’s Day-themed art contest with celebrity judge Lisa Foiles.
Little Lola (Hollywood File), Frost, Feb., 174. Note: Kelly Ripa.
Nail Faux Pas (Hollywood File), Frost, Nov., 152. Note: Manolo Blahnik.
Oscar Week Madness (Nailing the News), Morin, Jun., 42. Note: Oscar Week events.
Polished Playboy (Hollywood File), Frost, Oct., 180. Note: Ewan McGregor.
Red Alert (Hollywood File), Sept., 166. Note: Hayley and Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan and Maggie Grace.
Red-Carpet Ready (Hollywood File), Frost, May, 182. Note: 77th Academy Awards.
Salon Heist (Hollywood File), Frost, Mar., 172. Note: Ocean’s Twelve filming.
Sanitation Supporter (Hollywood File), Oct., 180. Note: Paula Abdul.
Sharon Stone Certified (Hollywood File), Frost, Jul., 172. Note: Chinoiserie salon.
She’s No Bimbo (Hollywood File), Frost, Jul., 172. Note: Mischa Barton.
Sittin’ Pretty (Hollywood File), Frost, Aug., 162. Note: Movie and a Makeover.
SpaRitual Hits Sundance (Nailing the News), Morin, May, 40.
Steeling the Show (Hollywood File), Frost, Aug., 162. Note: Steel Magnolias.
Take Your Sox Off! (Hollywood File), Frost, Feb., 174. Note: Johnny Damon.
The Lucky Ladies of Daytime (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 32. Note: Days of Our Lives.
The Sunny Files (Hollywood File), Frost, Feb., 174. Note: Courteney Cox Arquette and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Trés Chic (Hollywood File), Frost, May, 182. Note: Cate Blanchett.
Tweezerman’s Encore (Hollywood File), Frost, Aug., 162. Note: 2005 Tony Awards.
Voodoo Magic (Hollywood File), Frost, May, 182. Note: Radio co-host Jamie White.

Charity

A Creative Cure (Nailing the News), Morin, Jan., 34. Note: San Diego Breast Cancer Walk.
A Day of Healing (Nailing the News), Morin, Sept., 40. Note: Friends of the Jersey Battered Women’s Society.
A Giving Hand (Nailing the News), Colombo, Sept., 36. Note: OPI Products scholarship fund.
A Polished Donation (Nailing the News), Morin, Aug., 30. Note: MFCI Foundation.
An Apple for the Teacher (Nailing the News), Hamaker, Apr., 33. Note: The Studio Salon’s Pamper Your Teacher Project.
Auction for a Cause (Nailing the News), Morin, Dec., 38. Note: Hurricane Katrina.
Bank On Change (Nailing the News), Colombo, Oct., 34. Note: Make a Change program.
Bash Breast Cancer (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 26. Note: Pamper Perfect’s Fall Spa Bash.
Be!-Decked in Diamonds (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 32. Note: Lake County Women’s Residential Services.
Charitable Cosmoprof (Nailing the News), Colombo, Nov., 36. Note: Creative Nail Design, E.O.H. Beauty Brands.
Charitable Foundation (Nailing the News), Colombo, Nov., 32. Note: Hurricane Katrina.
Denim Days (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 28. Note: Action Bag & Display and Lee National Denim Day.
Dream a Little Dream (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 36. Note: Gail Purtan Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
Eye On Nails (Nailing the News), Morin, Mar., 44. Note: The EYE Fashion Co-Op’s Glitterati Holiday Bazaar.
Gifting Big (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 42. Note: Chess & Burman Salon, Los Angeles Free Clinic.
Know When to Hold ’Em (Nailing the News), Colombo, Dec., 36. Note: Hickey Poker Showdown.
Nailing Charity in Vietnam (Nailing the News), Morin, Mar., 44. Note: OPI Products’ Lori Justice.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 40. Note: Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
The Truth About Your Heart (Nailing the News), Frost, Aug., 40. Note: Creative Nail Design’s Heart Truth campaign.
Walk for Progress (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 40. Note: AIDS Walk Atlanta. Client Relations
10 Ways to Create Extraordinary Customer Service (Nailing the News), Morin, Mar., 38.
Strikes & Splits, Loria, Jul., 82. Note: Nailcare for professional bowlers.

Commentary

10 Lessons in 10 Years, Iannucci, Apr., 72. Note: Jill Iannucci.
A Guiding Hand, Hansen, Sept., 96. Note: Mentors.
All in the Family, Schoenke, May, 108. Note: Mother and daughter nail techs.
Give Yourself a Hand, Bell, Jul., 88. Note: Nail techs performing their own manicures.
Green Days, Schoenke, Apr., 108. Note: Newbies take on the industry.
Growing Together, Kirkland, Jan., 80. Note: Techs reminisce about their careers.
Spa-tacular Finds, Colombo, Frost, Mills and Morin, Dec., 81. Note: Editor’s picks.
Win-Win Solutions for Dealing With No-Shows, Aspensen, Oct., 98.

Competitions

Show Your Salon Style, Jan., 64. Note: Nailpro’s Salon Decor and Image competitions.
We Are the Champions, Hansen, Dec., 71. Note: Nailpro Cup 2005 Top 10.
Winning Style, Frost, Nov., 110. Note: Nailpro’s Salon Decor and Image competitions.

Diseases & Disorders

Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Ouch! (Nail Clinic), Orr, Sept., 117. Note: Toe issues.
Fingernails: The Windows to Health (Nail Clinic), Orr, May, 132. Note: Discolored nails.
Heel Fissures (Nail Clinic), Orr, Jan., 112. Note: Calluses vs. fissures.
Nail Growth and Function (Nail Clinic), Schoon, Mar., 120. Note: Nail anatomy.
Needy Nails (Nail Clinic), Orr, Apr., 155. Note: Common nail problems.
Oh, My Aching Feet! (Nail Clinic), Orr, Jun., 118. Note: Foot ailments.
Seeing Spots: The Mystery of Vitiligo (Nail Clinic), Orr, Nov., 119.
Special Needs Pedicures (Workshop), Hodges, May, 54. Note: Servicing pedicure clients with health issues.
Sun Spots (Nail Clinic), Orr, Sept., 132. Note: Solar keratosis.
The Abnormal Nail (Nail Clinic), Schoon, Feb., 134.
The Mystery of Pompholyx (Nail Clinic), Orr, Aug., 129.
To Your (Nail) Health! (Nailing the News), Colombo, Nov., 36. Note: National Healthy Skincare Month.
What Is That? (Nail Clinic), Orr, Dec., 106. Note: Identifying lesser-known conditions.
When Cancer Affects Your Client (Nail Clinic), Orr, Jul., 128.

Disinfection & Sanitation

Clean Up, Kirkland, Feb., 98. Note: Sanitizing and disinfecting products.
Purify Pedicure Cleaning Procedures (Nailing the News), Colombo, Sept., 36.

Fashion & Nails

An Insomniac’s Dream (Polished Look), Frost, Oct., 42. Note: Bed design.
Back in the U.S.S.R. (Polished Look), Frost, Nov., 40. Note: Russian design.
Best Western (Polished Look), Frost, Sept., 46. Note: Cowgirl design.
Black Is Back, Mills, Oct., 114. Note: Steps to create black nail art.
Blacklisted (Polished Look), Frost, Oct., 42. Note: Black design.
Child’s Play, Frost, Jul., 113. Note: Spring nail lacquers.
Czarina (Polished Look), Frost, Feb., 46. Note: Russian design.
Disco Divas, Frost, May, 116. Note: Summer nail art.
Freshly Squeezed (Polished Look), Frost, Aug., 44. Note: Fruit accents.
Fur Sure (Polished Look), Frost, Feb., 46. Note: Fur inspirations.
Global Beauty, Frost, Aug., 113. Note: Global fashion, color and nail art trends.
Head Games (Polished Look), Frost, Oct., 42. Note: Headwear designs.
Hooray for Bollywood! (Polished Look), Frost, May, 52.
Hustle and Bustle (Polished Look), Frost, Mar., 52. Note: Bustle design.
In the Navy (Polished Look), Frost, Apr., 42. Note: Naval design.
In-Vest-Ed (Polished Look), Frost, Sept., 46. Note: Vest design.
Militia Mania (Polished Look), Frost, Dec., 42. Note: Military design.
Nailing Fashion Week (Nailing the News), Morin, Jun., 32.
Neck and Neck (Polished Look), Frost, Dec., 42. Note: Collar designs.
Off With Her Head! (Polished Look), Frost, Mar., 52. Note: French design.
Office Politics (Polished Look), Frost, Mar., 52. Note: Secretary chic design.
Orly Colors Fashion Week (Nailing the News), Morin, Jun., 35.
Roygbiv (Polished Look), Frost, Aug., 44. Note: Rainbow-inspired design.
Ruffles & Ridges (Polished Look), Frost, May, 52. Note: Ruffled design.
Runway Stories (Nailing the News), Frost, Dec., 42. Note: 2006 spring and summer nail trends.
Shall We Dance? (Polished Look), Frost, Apr., 42. Note: Havana design.
Spotlight On: Coral (Polished Look), Frost, Jun., 46.
Spring Fever, Frost, Mar., 105. Note: Spring polishes.
Stud-ly (Polished Look), Frost, Dec., 42. Note: Stud designs.
Swim Fan (Polished Look), Frost, Jul., 50. Note: Swim pattern design.
The Birds, Frost, Sept., 102. Note: Fall polishes.
The Crochet Connection (Polished Look), Frost, May, 52. Note: Crochet design.
The Roaring ’20s Revisited (Polished Look), Frost, Sept., 46.
Tribal Council (Polished Look), Frost, Apr., 42. Note: Tribal design.
Velveteen Dream (Polished Look), Frost, Feb., 46. Note: Velvet design.
We ? Hearts! (Polished Look), Frost, Jul., 50. Note: Heart design.
Welcome to Wonderland (Polished Look), Frost, Jul., 50. Note: Alexander McQueen.

Gels

Chart Toppers: Gel, Schoenke, Feb., 82. Note: Picking a gel system.
Gel Help Line, Schoenke, Nov., 85. Note: Manufacturers answer gel questions.
Gel Polish Pointers (Workshop), Borrego, Oct., 44.
Lights On!, Hansen, Aug., 106. Note: Ultraviolet lamps.
The Color of Money, Kirkland, May, 71. Note: Boost profits with color acrylics and gels.
Toetally Gelling for Color (Workshop), Hodges, Jul., 54. Note: Color gel pedicures.
Working With Pink & White Gels (Workshop), Hodges, Jan., 50.

History

Acrylics: 15 Years With Nailpro, Frost, Jan., 96. Note: History of acrylic trends.

Industry News

Established Excellence (Nailing the News), Colombo, Oct., 40. Note: National Cosmetology Association statistics.
Out of the Storm, Colombo, Nov., 58. Note: Hurricane Katrina recovery.
The Results Are In (Nailing the News), Mills, Jul., 42. Note: Spa Association study results.
Top Spa Trends (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 36.

Internet

E-Elements of Greatness, Victor, Oct., 58. Note: Salon websites.

Interviews

Jon Wolfe and Gino Trunzo (1-Minute Interview), Morrell, Aug., 118.
Kimberly Zielinski (1-Minute Interview), Morrell, Sept., 122. Note: Mrs. Ohio International.

Licensing & Regulation

Raising the Bar in Utah (Nailing the News), Morin, May, 35. Note: Bill HB 71.

Nail Color/Polishing

A Colorful Analysis (Nailing the News), Morin, Apr., 32. Note: Analyzing clients’ polish choices.
Beyond the Polish, Morrell, Aug., 90. Note: Top and base coats.
Celeb-Worthy Hues! (Hollywood File), Frost, Jun., 162. Note: Celebrities’ favorite polish colors.
Child’s Play, Frost, Jul., 113. Note: Spring nail lacquers.
Spring Fever, Frost, Mar., 105. Note: Spring polishes.
The Birds, Frost, Sept., 102. Note: Fall polishes.

Nail Tips

Instant Gratification (Workshop), Borrego, Aug., 48. Note: Predesigned nail tips.
Tips for Matchmaking, Schoenke, Oct., 74. Note: Match nail tips with clients.

Natural Nail Care

Cater to Your Clients—Naturally!, Orr, Sept., 76.
Footprints, Mills, Jun., 102. Note: Pedicures.
Haute Chocolate, Morrell, Nov., 78. Note: Incorporating chocolate in services.
In the Buff (Workshop), Iannucci, Mar., 54. Note: Buffers and techniques.
The Nail Club for Men, Kirkland, Jun., 91. Note: Attracting male clients.

New Products

A Spa Ritual (Nailing the News), Morin, Feb., 42. Note: SpaRitual.
A Strong Finish, Hansen, Mar., 88. Note: UV-cured finishing products.
Addicted to Chocolate?, Morrell, Nov., 70. Note: Chocolaty products.
Aqua Leaves and Foot Huggies (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Nov., 122.
Bit by Bit, Hansen, Nov., 105. Note: Electric file bits and buffers.
Caring for Cuticles, Schoenke, May, 99.
Chocolate Mint Pedicure and Colour Gels (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Dec., 110.
Conversion Kit and Nail Esque (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Jul., 132.
Couture Nail Studio and Foot Relief Kit (Pro Talk), Schoenke, May, 138.
Favorite Files: The Votes Are In!, Kirkland, Jan., 86. Note: Nailpro readers’ favorite nail files.
HandSpa and Four-Step Pedicure Process (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Aug., 132.
Lights On!, Hansen, Aug., 106. Note: Ultraviolet lamps.
Pedicure Spa Kit and Purple Pedicure Pack (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Sept., 126.
Prescription Nails Starter Kit, Super Nova Glitter Tips and Chroma Guide (Pro Talk), Mills, Apr., 146.
Raw Earth SpaPedicure, Mini Dried Flowers & Kaleidoscope Gel Paint (Pro Talk), Mills, Mar., 132.
Spa-tacular Finds, Colombo, Frost, Mills and Morin, Dec., 81. Note: Editor’s picks.
The Scent of a Woman, Mills, Apr., 133. Note: Aromatic products.
Toe UV Gel System and Vicki Peters Signature Series UV Acrylic Kit (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Jun., 124.
Trainer & Balance Color Gels (Pro Talk), Mills, Jan., 116.
Treatment Essentials Hand & Foot Formula and Stamp Art Kit (Pro Talk), Mills, Feb., 144.
Treats for Feet, Schoenke, Jun., 67. Note: Pedicure products.
You VIP Gels, CitruSation and Flower Power (Pro Talk), Schoenke, Oct., 139.

Personal Health & Development

7 Secrets of Success (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 40.
Are You a Self-Starter?, Ensman, Dec., 94.
Dealing With Difficult People: Part 1, Fee, Dec., 62.
Defuse Distractions (Nailing the News), Kozen, Nov., 30.
Positive First Impressions: Part 1, Fee, May, 80.
Positive First Impressions: Part 2,Fee, Jun., 80.
Stressed Out, Lynott, Jul., 64. Note: Handling stress at work.
Work Peace (Nailing the News), Morin, Mar., 40. The Art of Happiness at Work.

Salon Management

5 Rules for Starting and Staying in Business, Dobkin, Oct., 108.
15 Business Strategies, Mills, Jan., 70.
Countering Inertia, Hansen, Feb., 130. Note: Keeping employees motivated.
Luck of the Draw, Perry, May, 90. Note: Creating contests.
New Kid on the Block, Morrell, Oct., 81. Note: Nurturing new hires.
Stressed Out, Lynott, Jul., 64. Note: Handling stress at work.
Wisdom for Salon Owners (Nailing the News), Morin, Jul., 38. Note: Six Truths of Human Behavior.

Skin Care

AHA Ahhhhh!, Hansen, Mar., 72. Note: Skin treatments with alpha hydroxy acids.

Tanning

15 Terrific Tanning Salons (Tanning Turns), Kozen, Jan., 106.
Advanced Design (Tanning Turns), Millard, Oct., 126. Note: Advertising.
All Employees Must Tan! (Tanning Turns), Hansen, Mar., 116.
Are You Compatible? (Tanning Turns), Hansen, May, 124. Note: Tanning lamps.
Common Tanning Problems (Tanning Turns), Hansen, Apr., 140.
Hiring Help! (Tanning Turns), Kozen, Sept., 112. Note: Hiring staff.
Marketing Eye-Q (Tanning Turns), Durkota, Aug., 125. Note: Protective eyewear.
Selling Sunless (Tanning Turns), Hansen, Jun., 112.
Sunless Tanning Types (Tanning Turns), Hansen, Nov., 114. Note: Market sunless services.
Tantalizing (Tanning Turns), Barrett, Jul., 122. Note: Retail sunless products.
The Survey Says... (Tanning Turns), Dec., 100. Note: Tanning salon statistics.

Wraps

Revisiting Wraps (Workshop), Hodges, Dec., 50.