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Finally A Manicure to Help You Pass That Grueling Exam

Tough test ahead? Here's how you can NAIL it!



I remember back in my school days when we would have a marketing quiz every Friday to test our memory of specific industry terms. One enterprising student I was friends with figured out an amazing hack for getting the quiz answers right every time. Alan, ...

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Let's Be Up Front - This Mani Really Sticks Out

Introducing the Boob Manicure!



It wouldn't be a normal week in the fashion world without a news story extolling the virtues of the latest manicure craze. We have seen everything from the sublime (The Spiritual Awakening  Mani) to the ridiculous (the Marijuana Mani) and everything ...

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Internet High on Latest Manicure Style...

It's Whacky (Tobaccy!)



If you rifle through the Binh's Nails Tamarack treasure trove of blog articles, you will notice a number of them focused on fingernail fashion from the far side. For instance, you will find accounts of the werewolf mani, complete with tufts of fur ...

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Manicure: A Brief History of Time to Relax

How manicures came to be.



Although manicures have a modern, cutting edge vibe to them, the practice of adorning fingernails with various colours and textures goes back to prehistoric times. It seems hardwired in us to value personal decoration, since humans have always done it, ...

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QUIZ TIME! Test Your Mani/Pedi IQ with Binh's Nails

You don't have to be a genius to ace this exam!



So you think you are pretty smart about popular trends in manicures and pedicures in the media? Take this test to see just how much you know about our favourite nail styles and the people who wear them. The answers are at the bottom of the quiz. Remember, ...

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Why Seniors Are Important to Binh's Nails Tamarack

Manis and Pedis are a Vital Part of Healthy Senior Living



Sometimes as we dash through our day, speeding from our hectic work life to our equally hectic social life, we appreciate the health and wellness value in taking time out for ourselves. For many of today's modern women, there's nothing like a ...

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A New Use For Your Mani You Would Never Guess!

Transportation at your fingertips



Getting a manicure is a relaxing oasis of calm and caring in the midst of a turbulent day.  A great-looking manicure can give your spirits a lift while providing much-needed attention for essential nail health. Now, however, a manicure has been designed ...

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Fingernail Philosophers;

Great Minds Ponder Manicures



It seems almost everyone, from famous authors like Marian Keyes and Miranda Hart to beloved musical superstars such as John Lennon and Dolly Parton, have expressed opinions about manicures. In order to more thoroughly understand the deeply profound aspects ...

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What Do Kim Kardassian and KFC Have in Common?

Would you believe they are both the latest manicure fashion?



What Are Kimojis? The Answer May Be Right At Your Fingertips What began as an Internet app that went viral, Kim Kardashian's "Kimojis" are now available as a decal for your fingernails, for use during your next manicure. For those not in the know, ...

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Binh's is "Alberta Strong" With A Free Nail Design for Fire Evacuees

Help from the Heart



Like many Albertans watching the horror of the destructive power of the Fort McMurray fire, the caring folks at Binh's Nails in Edmonton's east end wanted to do something to help. As a result, the popular pedi emporium is offering a free nail ...

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A Manicure Made for Alberta?

Photo: Perfect for the Oil Patch



We Read It on Reddit According to a story on the In Style website,  there is a Reddit contributor who goes by the name of "Skelezombie" who is definitely not a bone head. She (at least we're guessing she's a she by the feminine name) has ...

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Introducing Nailbot - For When You Want R2D2 to Do Your Nails

Photo: This is an Improvement over a relaxing afternoon at the spa?



(Binh's News) According to news website Inquirer.net, the newest wrinkle in the world of manicure is getting your nails done by a robot. The innovation, named "Nailbot" (what else would you call it?) was created by University of Chicago MBA Pree Wali ...

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8 Over-the-Top Manicures That Will Make You Say "Huh?"

That was our reaction, too!



The aesthetic artisans at Binh's are always on the lookout for new and exciting fingernail fashion options now that traditional, conservative manicure trends have been turned upside down. We were excited; therefore, to encounter a webpage featuring ...

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What Your Nail Polish Choice Says About Your Chakra

(Yes, you, too, have chakras!)



Looking for the right nail shade to tell the world what you're all about? The internet abounds with websites that describe what your nail shade selection symbolizes. Unfortunately, they often disagree. In some articles, red stands for violence and ...

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Why Mechanics are Now Offering Manicures

Photo: Meet Gus, Your New Manicurist



Imagine going to the garage down the street to get work done on your car and being able to get work done on your fingernails at the same time.  Forget your exhaust manifold, we're talking exhaustive manicure! Believe it or not, this new service ...

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Werewolf Nails Not Designed for Real Life

Impractical choices



There are some fashion fads that appear to be designed for maximum effect but not for daily use. Six-inch stiletto heels are a perfect example of trading all day practicality for the sudden impact of a stunning style. As effective as they are for turning ...

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Print-A-Hint For Valentines with Binh's Salon on 17th

Doesn't a Spa Day Sound Better than a New Snow Shovel?



Valentines is coming up fast and you just know that lunkhead of a husband, boyfriend or whatever you call your significant other is going to let you down. Either he will disappoint you with a lame gift from his favorite national tire retailer or forget ...

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8 Great Hacks For Longer Lasting DIY Nails

Be sure to check out our gallery for super style ideas!



We know some clients can't always get to Binh's for a professional manicure as often as they would like so we want to share some tips for the do-it-yourselfers among us. These suggestions may help keep your fingers looking fashionable between ...

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Terrific for 2016 - Manicure Magic for the New Year

New looks from Hollywood and around the world



It's a new year and a great opportunity to look at the manicure fads that are currently trending in the aesthetic industry. The creativity of these new styles, shades and procedures are often driven by new techniques from far off lands, as well as ...

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5 Reasons Why Manicures, Pedicures and Spa Treatments Make Great Gifts

Beauty is a Gift Guaranteed to Please



For some people, gift buying is the worst part of the holidays. There is pressure to get just the right thing, money issues are often a concern and there's always worry that a costly, unappreciated choice will be made. That's where gift certificates ...

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