NAILS has 28 years' worth of Demos and How-tos for you to review and learn new techniques. Click through to this section, organized by articles that are either demos or step-by-steps, and see Signature Services, Service Recipes, Product Demos from manufacturers, and other how-tos from NAILS.
May 9, 2013
| Demo
Learn how to apply high-quality decals Lisa Katchur of Lakeside, Mont. designed specifically for her nail art techniques.
Keywords: applying decals decals nail art nail art how-to nail art techniques
May 8, 2013
| Demo
The fast curing gels apply like nail polish and stay on for almost two weeks.
Keywords: Alfalfa Nail Supply gel-polish
May 8, 2013
| Demo
Jessica Cosmetics’ GELeration is a brush-on gel-polish that the company says can last for more than three weeks with no chipping, peeling, smudging, or fading.
Keywords: gel-polish Jessica Cosmetics manicures
April 30, 2013
| Step By Step Demo
Jeanna Burtner created this red, white, and blue French twist nail art design.
Keywords: Fourth of July nail art patriotic nail art
April 29, 2013
| Step By Step Demo
Lorri Silvestre creates this dripping ice cream treat nail art in time for summer.
Keywords: handpainted nail art summer nail art
April 28, 2013
| Step By Step Demo
Joanne Truitt creates this abstract design in varying shades of purple.
Keywords: abstract nail art handpainted nail art
April 27, 2013
| Step By Step Demo
Kenneth Vu shows how to make this patriotic design in red, white, and blue.
Keywords: Fourth of July nail art patriotic nail art
April 26, 2013
| Step By Step Demo
K. Abercrumbie-Gathers applies several colors of polish in ribbons to create this design.
Keywords: handpainted nail art Sally Hansen
April 25, 2013
| Step By Step Demo
Lizzie Ellis uses a stylus to etch uncured Shellac in this nail art design.
Keywords: CND pigments Shellac
April 23, 2013
| Demo
As nail art and soak-off gels are becoming more trendy these days, Chris Mans, an educator for Bio Sculpture Gel, has developed a technique to create 3-D art with soak-off gel only — using no glue or acrylic.
Keywords: 3-D nail art Bio Sculpture Gel learning new techniques soak-off gels
April 22, 2013
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Delightful Dijits uses common kitchen ingredients to create this brightening feet treat.
Keywords: citrus Signature Services summer pedicures
April 22, 2013
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Abnormal Toenail Curve? Use Footlogix's B/S Brace to correct it.
Keywords: damaged toenails Footlogix nail treatments
April 22, 2013
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Celebrity nail tech Jade Morales created this exfoliating manicure for George the Salon in Chicago.
Keywords: Essie honey organic services Signature Services
April 19, 2013
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Foot massage can make a great addition to spa pedicures, but how does it fare as a stand-alone service?
Keywords: business massage reflexology
April 19, 2013
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While glitter is great for catching light and attention, it can be tough to get off nails without a battle.
Keywords: gels glitter product removal