<p><b>The indispensable guide to nails suitable for every skill level.</b></p><p>The care and creation of professional-looking fingernails is big business. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic at-home nail care and the history of nail polish to how to set up a salon and master advanced techniques. Leigh Toselli provides expert guidance for both novices and professional technicians.</p> <p>Detailed instructions and color photographs cover:</p><p><ul><li>Equipment and tools, including solvents and adhesives</li><li>Nail tips, wraps, acrylic nails and gels</li><li>French manicures, nail art gems, gold leaf, airbrushing and stencils</li><li>Nail and hand structure</li><li>Nail disorders, conditions and diseases, including brittle nails, hangnails, white spots and fungal infections</li><li>Skin conditions and joint problems, such as eczema, warts and arthritis.</li></ul></p><p>Toselli also provides step-by-step instructions for manicures and pedicures, including water manicures, hot oil manicures and paraffin wax procedures. She also includes information on hazards and precautions as well as massage tips.</p><p>Complemented by more than 500 inspiring color photographs, <i><b>Pro Nail Care</b></i> is the complete guide to nail care.</p>