October 26 2009 - Article

Take a tip from…NSI’s Risé Carter

With more and more techs investing in gel starter kits and adding gel services, it’s important to have some words of advice from a pro.

October 9 2009 - News

Nail Innovations: Gels and Instant-Dry Polish

Allure explains how OPI's Axxium soak-off gel lacquer and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color work and reviews the products.

October 8 2009 - Product

UV Phoria Gel Sealer

Beautiful Nails’ UV Phoria is a high-gloss, wipe-free gel sealer.

September 23 2009 - Product

Options Soak-Off UV Gels

Akzentz Options Soak-Off UV Gels are odorless and durable and are easily removed with acetone or other remover.

August 25 2009 - News

A Beauty Routine to Look More Polished

Instyle reveals the subtle secrets to looking good all the time.

August 24 2009 - News

A Japanese Manicure Makeover

Marie Claire editor gets a makeover in Tokyo, getting a mani with "Crystal Devil," an airbrush and crystal nail artist.

July 2 2009 - Article

NSI Balance UV Gel System Body Builder Cover Pink

The Balance Body Builder gel has a thicker viscosity that allows for easy building of the upper arch. It cures to a high shine in 90 seconds and is perfect for warmer environments. Here’s how to do an extreme nail makeover with the Body Builder Cover Pink.

July 1 2009 - Article

Light Elegance Fiber Gel

Light Elegance has re-released an old favorite, Fiber Gel. Fiber Gel is a UV-cured gel that contains fiberglass mixed into the gel. The fiber is strong and can be used on fills and full-sets, and it is a self-leveling product. When cured, the fiberglass becomes locked together to form a blanket of strength.

June 29 2009 - News

Shape Recommends Gels for a Low-Maintenance Manicure

Shape beauty director demystifies soak-off gels for the gel newbies.

May 28 2009 - Article

Akzentz Gel Manicure With Options Gel Colour

Akzentz’s new Options Colour Gels have everything from chocolate browns to pastel blues, and are formulated to soak off easily so clients can change colours without hassle. A unique alternative to nail enhancements, Options Colour Gels demonstrate the true beauty in natural-looking nails.

April 17 2009 - Article

Excel with Gels

Who says you can’t create a beautiful array of nail art with gels? Certainly not these seven techs, who show you the step-by-steps for some designs your clients will love.

April 17 2009 - Product

Illusion Soak-Off Gels

NSI is on schedule to introduce a new line of soak-off UV nail gels this month: Illusion Soak-Off Gels.

April 15 2009 - Product

Competition White Gel

Akzentz’s new Competition White Gel gives you brilliant white with superior strength for high-quality Frenches and more.

January 20 2009 - PhotoGallery

Oh, Cupid! [A Valentine’s Day Nail Art Gallery]

With bonus nail art not printed in NAILS Magazine, this gallery showcases stylish, salon-friendly Valentine’s Day designs.

To look at more romance-ready designs, look at these other nail art galleries:

Rhinestones Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Here Comes the Bridal Nail Art

Photography by Kelly Bracken

November 13 2008 - Product

Akzentz Options Aurora Sparkles

Akzentz Options Aurora Sparkles look beautiful and delivers the same versatility as Akzentz Options.