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Features

86 Get with the Program

Everyone loves rewards; leverage the “savings” mentality of your clients by starting a customer-loyalty program with these great pointers and learn how to use it well.
By Tracy Morin

94 April Showers

Reap the benefits of a moisturizing drizzle from these hydrating lotions and oils to recondition rough skin. By Stephanie Corbin-Mills

100 Life, Business and Nail Tips

See how one tech took her listening skills to the next level—and grew her business—by becoming certified to offer advice.
By Natasha Goyette

106 Hip to Be Foursquare

Get in the geo-social game by using this location-based mobile phone tool to market and promote your salon. Check in and check out how to implement the strategy for your business. By Liz Barrett

116 The Operative Word: Acrylic

Questions from our readers combined with a bit of wordplay provide the basis for this back-to-basics article about working with acrylic. By Stephanie Corbin-Mills and Stephanie Yaggy

Columns

Attitudes

64 Polished Look: Color Block Party

Translate the runway trend of blocking colors on clothes to nail designs by mimicking the fad and taking it to the next level with texture. By Karie L. Frost

82 Savvy Salon: Lulu’s by Travis Parker

Swing down to San Diego’s South Park neighborhood for an intimate mani/pedi experience in a fabulous boutique-style setting. By Stephanie Yaggy

154 Hollywood File

Catch royal wedding fever with our guide to what (we hope!) we’ll see on the nails of Kate Middleton as she walks down the aisle to meet her prince. By Courtney Roach

Product Talk

84 3 Techs • 3 Designs

What happens when you give three skilled nail techs the same CinaPro Nail Creations products and ask them to design a nail?
Three unique and masterful designs.

130 Pro Talk

Get started building strong gel nails with the Infinity UV Gel Kit from Nubar or polish natural nails with one of the season’s neutral hues, The Look: Spring 2011 Perfectly Bare Collection from CND. By Stephanie Corbin-Mills

Tech-Niques

72 Workshop: The Electric Slide

Backfills with an electric file can be a bit baffling. We got our experts to answer your questions and give you the steps necessary to make your backfill service a snap. By Courtney Roach

78 Art Gallery: New Arrival

Celebrate the pitter-patter of little feet with this month’s nail art designed specifically for those expecting.
By Pam Minch

124 Nail Clinic: A Pregnant Pause

The impending arrival of bouncing bundles of joy means slight changes for pregnant clients—and for pregnant nail techs. Follow these guidelines for keeping everyone healthy and comfortable. By Tracy Morin

In Every Issue

28 Editorial
30 Backfills
34 Nailing the News
52 Portfolio
66 Behind the Nail Pros
136 Showcase
146 Happenings
148 Marketplace Plus
151 Marketplace
152 Ad Index
170 Test Yourself

Cover Credits

Nails: Gina Silvestro, Viv Simmonds and Catherine Wong; Hair: Jeremy Clark, AIM Artists; Makeup: Anthony Merante, AIM Artists using MAC cosmetics; Photography: Cory Sorensen, corysorensen.com; Model: Laurel Stovall, L.A. Models; Digital Imaging: Jaison Duell Wilson; Art Director: Patricia Quon-Sandberg; Fashion/Beauty Editor: Karie L. Frost.