In the Magazine: September 2011

Jan 7th, 2014

See what’s in the September issue of NAILPRO! Our digital edition offers you everything in the print magazine, along with live hyperlinks to products and advertisers as well as video and audio!
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FEATURES

Need a loan to start your business? Follow our pros’ advice. »
Lending a Hand

Learn why feet are essential and discover the ways we love to accessorize them in this homage to what keeps you upright. »

Footnotes

End no-shows and last-minute cancellations by putting a policy in place. »

The Disappearing Act

Nail artist Tracy Clemens features nails center stage with this tribute to Andy Warhol. »

Color Pop

COLUMNS

Kick up your boots with these Western-themed designs. »

Art Gallery

Paint realistic flowers with the one-stroke nail art technique. »
Workshop

See this step-by-step guide to new products: Spa products from Kanshi and Crackle Glaze from China Glaze. »

Pro Talk

VIDEOS

WATCH: The Making of Our Cover: “Mr. Manicure” »

Behind the Nail Pros

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Nailpro's Readers' Choice 2024 Winners & Finalists

As the go-to resource for nail tech professionals, it was important for us to recognize product excellence in the nail industry.

Trick or Treat Nails Salon Brings Horror & Halloween Year-round in UK

Alana Lawson wanted to "create a space that was so different from the usual white clean aesthetic and make a space for the weird and the wonderful."

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Trends, Techniques & Top Colors for Fall 2024

As trendy nail techniques and designs takeover our world, it's also important to take care of our nails as the seasons transition.

Elevate Natural Nail Care with WellNail

Elevate Natural Nail Care with WellNail

A 100% pure, plant-derived carrier oil that is both scientifically validated and sustainably sourced, fortifying hydro-lipid barrier delivering immediate and long term hydration and enhancing overall skin resilience

The collection features 27 total shades, including 12 liquid metals in Nail Lacquer and GelColor (limited edition), 9 exclusive metallics in long-wear Infinite Shine lacquer, and 6 glittery cyber dusts in Powder Perfection.

OPI Gives Y2K a 'Futuristic Edge' with Metallic Mega Mix Collection

OPI's new collection is inspired by Y2K trends and early 2000s pop culture with a space aesthetic and futuristic escapism.

Nail creation requires not only skill and patience but also creativity and artistry now.

Nailpro Unveils 2025 Nail Themes

Use our Media Planner to take advantage of opportunities across Nailpro's media universe throughout the year.

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What Makes a Product Misbranded or Adulterated?

It is important to know that marketing misbranded and adulterated products is illegal. The FDA makes accountable not only manufacturers, but also the businesses promoting and selling illegal cosmetic products. Let’s explore more.

Keep your clients' pedicures vibrant all summer long with three steps for application, as well as tips for maintaining the pedicure.

3 Steps for a Vibrant Gel Pedicure

Keep your clients' pedicures vibrant all summer long with three steps for application, as well as tips for maintaining the pedicure.

Gel manicures and BIAB nails are becoming increasingly popular with clients. If you want to keep up on the latest trends in the nail industry, you are going to want to follow these five tips for building your gel skills!

5 Tips to Build Your Gel Manicure Skills

Gel manicures and BIAB nails are becoming increasingly popular with clients. If you want to keep up on the latest trends in the nail industry, you are going to want to follow these five tips for building your gel skills!

Founder Ally Bundy shares how beauty professionals can up their social media game with PoseCam from AfterPose, a new camera app tailored specifically for the beauty industry.

Here's How You Can Streamline Your Content for Social Media as a Beauty Professional

Founder of PoseCam Ally Bundy shares how beauty professionals can up their social media game with PoseCam from Afterpose, a new camera app tailored specifically for the beauty industry.

Taylor Swift shows off her Eras-themed nails ahead of the launch of her Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Nails

Get the breakdown on the colors you need to have in stock to create Taylor Swift Eras Tour nails for your clients.

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Essie Stuns at the 2020 Emmy Awards

Celebrity manicurists used Essie nail color to create red-carpet-worthy looks.