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12 Months of Nail Art Inspiration JANUARY Quinn Hamilton FEBRUARY Quinn Hamilton MARCH Amanda Lenher APRIL Holly Schippers MAY Holly Schippers JUNE Amy Becker JULY Amanda Lenher AUGUST G Elizondo SEPTEMBER G Elizondo OCTOBER Amanda Lenher NOVEMBER Amy Becker DECEMBER Amanda Lenher 10 Healthy Snacks to Keep in the Break Room My choices are organic snacks 90% of the time (whenever available) because they are free of preservatives, they burst in flavor and they are "light" — you will not feel tired or heavy after snacking. 1. dark chocolate-covered almonds 2. dark chocolate-covered raisins 3. multi-grain, organic cereal in a resealable plastic bag 4. strawberry cobbler or green apple multi-grain bar 5. walnuts 6. pretzels 7. popcorn 8. ice cold almond milk 9. Melba toast with almond butter 10. bowl of diced seasonal fruits WANDA RUIZ, MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO 4 5 9 8 Ways to Take Nails from Weak to Strong 1. Schedule regular manicures. 2. Provide clients with an easy-to-follow home maintenance plan. 3. Customize a nail-care solution specific to the client's problem (soft, dry, brittle, etc.) 4. File in one direction. 5. Always moisturize after washing hands. 6. Use cuticle oil or cream often. 7. Do not use nails as tools. 8. Keep something on nails whenever possible (a strengthener, base coat, and top coat, for example) to provide protection. 9. Keep nails neat and well groomed to help prevent snags and breaks. KESHA HACKETT-BELCHER, OAKLAND, CALIF. JANUARY 2013 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 149 >>>