November 5 2008 - Article
For NAILS’ 25th anniversary issue — our silver anniversary — veteran technician Tom Bachik created these impressive high-gloss, chrome nails for our cover shoot.
October 31 2008 - PhotoGallery
While providing only minimal directions and options, the editors at NAILS commissioned five nails agents to create individual works of art on three separate missions. The first group had to use black and white polishes to create nail tips, the second use any and all shades of red polish to create nail tips, and the third group use white, silver, and gold polishes to create nail tips. The "agents" we enlisted for this special project were Sayaka Sako of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Yoko Dykes of Marysville, Wash.; Elsbeth Schuetz of Orange, Calif.; Mia Kim of New York, N.Y.; and Christie Lovett of Ocean View, Hawaii
October 31 2008 - PhotoGallery
Looking to offer an edgier style of nail art to your clients when butterflies and flowers just won't do the trick? Get inspired by these tattoo nail s to push the boundaries and appeal to a different type of client. Click these links to see the image that made NAILS cover in November 2008, and read a full story of the amazing artist behind this concept.
October 28 2008 - Article
A revitalization of the fashion trends popularized by the counterculture group of the '60s and '70s, including peace symbols and tie-dye.
October 26 2008 - Product
Ibd’s new Forever Yours Gel Polish Collection offers three polishes plus three glitters for a perfect pairing every time.
October 26 2008 - Article
Four starry-eyed nail techs show you acrylic nail art based on the signs of the March zodiac. Focusing on Pisces (February 20 – March 20) and Aries (March 21 – April 20), these examples are sure to inspire you to create your own out-of-this-world designs.
October 25 2008 - Article
Charisma Nail Innovations offers 48 custom-blended color acrylic
powders in four unique collections. Traditional, Glitter, Pearl Essence,
and Pastel Color Powder Collections are specifically designed to create
stunning, 3-D nail designs.
October 23 2008 - Article
Minx, a new coating for nails, allows nail tech Naja Rickette to express her artistic side.
October 22 2008 - Article
G Elizondo of Las Vegas creates fun, honeycomb nails
October 13 2008 - Article
Here is a sampling of some techs’ favorite homemade acrylic “recipes.”
October 12 2008 - Article
Created with customized Mosaic Powders and rhinestones, this jewel-encrusted design is simple
to create and easy to wear.
October 11 2008 - PhotoGallery
Colored gels are poised to make a splash in nail art. Different formulations allow techs to create unique nail art or build beautifully colored enhancements. Some colored gels are for sculpting, others have been designed to act as paint. Some colored gels are transparent, some are non-translucent.
Some collections feature a multitude of shades, others leave the mixing to the techs. Now more than ever nail techs really can have it their way when it comes to colored gels. Here are some designs from other nail techs to give you some ideas of gel's versatility.
October 11 2008 - Article
Kaleidoscope Gel Paint from Young Nails is a nine-color collection made from the company’s Synergy Gel to give maximum coverage.
October 10 2008 - Product
Star Nail is introducing a brand new line of colored acrylics, Candy for Your Nails.
October 9 2008 - Article
Nail artist Vu Nguyen handpainted these amazing tattoo-inspired nails for the November cover of NAILS Magazine. Find out a little bit more about Vu and how he created the nail art.