July 24 2009 - PhotoGallery

What nails did you wear at the show?

NAILS takes you inside Premiere Orlando and IBS Las Vegas to view the hottest nail styles at these prominent beauty trade shows. This gallery includes nails published in the September 2009 issue of NAILS Magazine, plus bonus nails exclusive to the Nail Art Channel.

To view other nail styles worn by nail technicians, check this nail art gallery too: “I Do” Nails: What nail look were you sporting at your wedding?

July 24 2009 - Article

Cell-ebrate Style: Cell Phone Decoration with Nail Art Pens

Nail art doesn’t have to be limited strictly to nails. Learn how to personalize your cell phone using nail art pens.

July 21 2009 - Article

What is... sequined?

Embellished with disc-shaped shiny beads to add sparkle and reflect light.

July 17 2009 - Article

Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance

A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”

July 17 2009 - Article

French International

As our world becomes more accessible and international, NAILS thought it would be fun to put a global spin on the classic “French” nail. Experienced nail artist Becky Bence of Salon 505: The Day Spa in Austin, Texas, created these international “French” looks by using acrylic craft paint and the different nations’ flags as inspiration.

July 15 2009 - Article

Silky Summer Shoes

Marie Claire featured a page of stunning, strappy satin heels — the perfect accessory to complete a hot summer outfit. What fingernails would you create for a client wearing these fabulous shoes?

July 15 2009 - News

Back to the 60's

Glamour gives its readers a how-to guide on fashion from the free-love era.

June 29 2009 - News

Nail Art and News

Essence magazine says to kick up manicures a notch with texture, color and fun pairings.

June 17 2009 - PhotoGallery

“I Do” Nails: What nail look were you sporting at your wedding?

Whether fashion-forward, classic, or trendy, nail techs share the nail styles they were wearing at their own nuptials.

View other bridal nail art designs in these galleries:

Here Comes the Bridal Nail Art  

Rhinestones Are a Girl’s Best Friend

June 17 2009 - Article

What is…Patchwork?

As showcased in quilts, it refers to the piecing together of different and frequently multicolored shapes to create a unique design.

May 5 2009 - Article

What is…Bollywood Chic?

Characterized by vibrant colors and eyecatching embellishments, Indian-inspired designs (à la Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto’s John Galliano dress at the Academy Awards) are the height of fashion.

April 20 2009 - Article

Overseas Inspiration

View five trendy nail art designs by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.

April 20 2009 - Article

From Russia, With Love

Check out these step-by-step nail art designs with international appeal. They were created by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.

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 - Article

Corsets, Of Course

These intricate designs, made from acrylic nail products, were winners of a Design-A-Corset Competition recently held in Australia.