Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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{in this issue } December 2012 Volume 30, No. 11 Features 118 NAILS Readers' Choice Awards Once again, we left it all up to you to select your favorite professional nail products in a number of categories. See who tops the list in our ninth annual Readers' Choice Awards. 130 124 Avoid Nail Damage With Proper Gel-Polish Removal The great windfall of revenue soak-off gel-polishes have brought to salons has become endangered by a rash of improper removal techniques that are leaving clients unsatisfi ed with their results — and they're telling their friends about it. 130 Less Stress 118 124 Along with an increase of goodwill, the holidays often usher in an elevated level of anxiety. This year, take steps to create a season fi lled with more merry and less stress. 134 Let It Snow Nail Art When the weather outside is frightful, nail technicians make nails delightful, and since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… 140 Feet First Is upgraded equipment your salon's New Year's resolution? If you haven't purchased a pedicure spa in a while, you may be surprised by some of the latest innovations. Jump in with both feet to learn about some of your options. 134 DECEMBER 2012 WWW.NAILSMAG.COM page 130 page 96 7 140 Nails: MaeLing Parrish, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Hand and Nail Harmony Dean of Education Photographer: Vu Ong Model: Joline Towers, Body Parts Models 34 | NAILS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012 Cover Look stress-busting tips FOR THE HOLIDAYS Know Your Options for Finding Salon Financing PREVENTING NAIL DAMAGE WHEN REMOVING GEL-POLISH What's Hot in Pedicure Spa Chairs Readers' Choice Votes Are In! [TURN TO PAGE 118 TO SEE YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS!] page 118 page 124 page 140