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30 Nail Art Designs  
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30 Nail Art Designs

Provides step-by-step techniques for creating the latest and most imaginative designs in nail art. All materials for the designs are economical and easy to find. A complete section thoroughly explains materials and how to effectively work with them.

Getting Started in AirBrush 
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Getting Started in Airbrush

THIS IS ACTUALLY AN ADVANCED BOOK - BEGINNERS TAKE CAUTION
This book has 22 step-by-step demonstrations of all the basic-level aurbrush techniques! It says what type of airbrushes are used for what type of airbrushing! Picking an air source, airbrsuh, paint, painting surfaces and things you need to get started in both Illustration and T-shirt airbrushing! This is a book I have read 3 or 4 times and every time I read it I find out something new! This is a must for any airbrush artist or artist to be!

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology
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Milady's Art and Science of Nail...

Every nail tech should have this book.  This is the 1997 edition.
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pass state licensing exams and to provide professional nail technology services, this newly revised resource will enable you to educate and graduate the most well prepared nail technicians the industry has ever had! It's only nail resource that provides education current with today's ever changing workplace. This book includes all of the information required to become a licensed nail technician. Advanced topics are also included to make the text more complete and contemporary, and to give the student exposure to those skills that will make him/her particular marketable. The full-color art program includes photographs as well as line drawings of procedures, anatomy and physiology, nail diseases and disorders, the practitioner and the salon. Information has been compiled with the help and guidance of leading educators and nail professionals.

Milady's Nail Technology Workbook for
Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology
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Milady's Nail Technology Workbook

This workbook directly follows the theory information found in the student textbook. The workbook provides detailed, interactive exercises including: fill-in-the-blanks, word review exercises, matching and final review examinations designed to increase student comprehension of nail technology. 
Used copies are almost always available as well.

Milady's State Exam Review
for Art & Science of Nail Technology
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Miladys State Exam Review for Art and...
Almost 3,000 pages.  Wow.  All techs moving to another state and concerned about passing
the new states examinations for nail tech license,,,, this book is for your.  Mid priced.

Beautiful Hands & Nails Naturally  
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Beautiful Hands and Nails Naturally

 
This low priced book is filled with natural ingredient recipes.  A must for those of your 
who are into natural nails.

Milady's Nail Structure & Product Chemistry
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Milady's Nail Structure and Product...

This is also a must have book for every professional nail tech
Provides valuable insights and information concerning fingernail structure and product chemistry while cutting through the confusing myths that pervade the nail industry. Topics cross the spectrum from anatomy to salon safety, with particular attention to basic product chemistry and how it affects nails. Nowhere else will you find the vital information contained in this source. Features -The most up-to-date information with supporting photographs available nowhere else -Comprehensive treatment covering most aspects of the nail industry -Problem prevention and troubleshooting -Technical information through clear presentations and easy to understand material

Style on Hand 
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Style on Hand : Perfect Nail and Skin...

The perfect present for any spa-loving female--and especially appearance-conscious teens--Style on Hand presents sumptuous photographs that illustrate proper manicure, pedicure, and nail-care techniques, including tips for reflexology massage and nutritional advice for the healthiest nails. Elisa Ferri, manicurist to the superstars, and Lisa Kenny, a professional hand model, reveal their tricks of the trade, including money-saving ones (such as that most nail polish formulations are identical, and less expensive brands may be of better quality than their chi-chi, richly packaged counterparts). Homemade beauty masks for the hands and feet, guidelines for manicures for men, and hints for professional-looking nail extensions ensure that this book will make a much-used reference

Nail Art 
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Nail Art

A very basic book on the subject.  Contains very easy to duplicate designs.  Low priced.
May be marketed to young girls, not to professionals.

Nail Art 
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Nail Art

Same title as above, but a different author.
Also a  very basic book on the subject.  Contains very easy to duplicate designs. 
 Low priced.  Very basic, target market is young girls, not professionals.  My girls would like it.

Fun Fingers & Fancy Feet 
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Girls Wanna Have Fun! Fun Fingers, Fancy...

A delightful book for girls age 9 thru 12.  Only costs a few dollars.  They will love it. 
 Low priced.  Very basic, target market is young girls, not professionals.  My girls would like it.

Milady's Nail Art & Design
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Nail Art & Design

This is now a low priced book.  Does anyone own this book.  Could you email us and
give us your opinion on the value of this book.

SalonOvations Airbrushing for Nails 
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SalonOvations Airbrushing For Nails

Discover the exciting and potentially lucrative field of airbrushed nails! This comprehensive resource highlights the tools, supplies, and procedures involved in assembling and maintaining your own profitable airbrush system.

SalonOvations Nail Q & A BOOK  
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SalonOvations Nail Q & A Book

Truly a must have book and available at a very reasonable price
Vicki Peters is an educator to the professional market and a regular contributor to Nails Magazine
 
Answers over 500 questions most often asked by nail technicians to bridge the gap between inexperience and experience. This resource is perfect for the student or average nail technician who is looking for additional information to become first rate! This book will provide the good, sound information and the technical knowledge that takes years for technicians to acquire

Spa Manicuring for the Salon & Spa
by Janet McCormick
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Spa Manicuring for the Salon and Spa

This first-of-its-kind guide will show nail salon owners and managers how to transform common hand and nail services into the therapeutic beauty treatments vital to the spa experience. Learn how to integrate these upscale services into salon or day spa menus as a means of keeping pace with latest industry trends, promoting client satisfaction, and increasing revenue. Spa owners, manicurists, and skin care professionals alike will benefit from the knowledge and advice this book has to offer

The Art & Science of Manicuring
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The Art & Science of Manicuring

Also used copies are often available at a fraction of the price.  Check it out.

West's Textbook of Manicuring 
 May require 4 - 6 weeks to obtain new
West's Textbook of Manicuring

Also used copies are often available at a fraction of the price.  Check it out.

The Perfect Hand
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The Perfect Hand

Oh my.  This is one of those books that tells people that they can do their own nails.
Well, it may be worthwhile to have it to know what trash some of our clients have been told.
It only cost a few dollars.

Milady's Tech Nails: Extensions, Wraps and Nail Art 
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Milady's Tech Nails : Extensions, Wraps...
 Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.

30 Days to Beautiful Nails 
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30 Days to Beautiful Nails
Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.

The Complete Book of Manicures & Pedicures 
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The Complete Book of Manicures and...
Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.

Fingertips: A Professional Manicurist's Techniques
for Beautiful Hands and Feet
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Finger Tips : A Professional...
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Guide to Manicuring & Nail Sculpturing
by Tammy Taylor
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Guide to manicuring & nail sculpturing  
Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.

Fabulous Nails
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Fabulous Nails  
Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.

Nail Technology
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Nail Technology
Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.

The Hand Model
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The Hand Model
Last time I checked, there were used copies available at reduced price.