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30 | NAILS MAGAZINE | APRIL 2014 34 On My Mind 36 We Hear You 40 Calendar 44 Nails File 64 Freebies & Giveaways 70 On The Road 160 Ad Index 170 Reader Nail Art 172 Product Spotlight 180 Get the Look 183 Deal Sheet 194 My Other Life In Every Issue Technique p. 72 78 Demos Step-by-steps from China Glaze and Pure Organics 82 Signature Services Step-by-steps for a Maple Bacon Pedicure and a Chardonnay Silk Spa Manicure 86 Behind the Scenes Find out how to do the nails that are on this month's cover. Style p. 88 96 Nail Art Studio Step-by-steps on new nail art designs 104 Down the Rabbit Hole Whether your clients choose spring-themes, animals, or pastels, these nail designs are sure to hatch an idea for what to create for Easter. 106 Boutique: Eco-Friendly Items Celebrate Earth Day every day with these eco- friendly, totally chic products. Made from 100% natural ingredients, your customers can leave your salon with these items feeling like they are doing themselves and the planet a favor. Business p. 108 112 Crowdsourcing What ef orts are you making to go green in your salon? 114 Once Was Enough We all make mistakes. These salon owners shared things they tried once and will never try again. Consider these cautionary tales before making your next business decision. 116 Salon Proļ¬ le Chic Nail & Beauty Bar combines style with the natural elements of its surroundings. Add to this a shared sense of camaraderie and you have the ultimate salon experience. Health p. 122 126 Something to Talk About: Pseudomonas Known behind the desk as "green spots," pseudomonas is easily treated and simple to explain. Help your client learn to manage greenies so she can avoid an interruption in nail services. 128 Chemist's Corner: Traditional Gel With so many newer gel-based inventions on the market, how does hard gel stand out? Nubar director of research and development Dr. Norair Arkoian and Light Elegance president Jim McConnell explain it all. 130 A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert In this month's column, Dr. Stern talks about cutting-edge cosmetic procedures to make hands look more youthful. 132 Client of the Month: The Arthritic Educate yourself about the often debilitating disease of arthritis, and then try some of our techniques and suggestions for providing a service that of ers comfort to your clients suf ering with arthritis pain. 86 116 132 } { in this issue 106 n a 0 4 1 4 t o c . i n d d 3 0 na0414toc.indd 30 2 / 2 5 / 1 4 1 1 : 1 5 A M 2/25/14 11:15 AM