December 1, 2010
| Product
Star Nail’s T3 European FiberGels are designed to apply evenly and smoothly across the entire nail plate, making precise cuticle area applications a breeze.
Keywords: gels Star Nail Products
December 1, 2010
| Demo
Perfect Match gel polish applies like nail polish but wears like gel.
Keywords: gels LeChat manicures
November 29, 2010
| Blog Post
Liz Hyersay, Light Elegance Educator (Eugene, OR)
Keywords: abstract nail art embellished nail art French nail art gels seasonal nail art
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
We have gathered the latest brush-on gel polish available at the time of printing, but more companies are finishing development on lines of their own.
Keywords: Cacee CND EZ Flow Gelish gels
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
As gels increase in popularity, manufacturers plant a wider variety of color gels into their lines so techs can match the different seasons. From pastel pinks to bold blues and pretty purples in-between, here’s a sampling of the latest spring gel collections.
Keywords: Akzentz Backscratchers Bellissima Bio Sculpture Gel CND
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Proving that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, these nail techs have created a wide array of products that are perfect for the salon. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the January 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.
Keywords: aromatherapy colored acrylics colored gels competition products ergonomic products
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
With bonus nail art not printed in NAILS Magazine, this gallery showcases stylish, salon-friendly Valentine’s Day designs.
Keywords: 3D nail art colored acrylics colored gels embedded acrylics embellishments
November 17, 2010
| Blog Post
Sheree Strang, Ladybugs Designing Nails (Parksville, BC, Canada)
Keywords: abstract nail art gels seasonal nail art
November 17, 2010
| Article
We asked fans on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) to send us a picture of the most interesting thing they’ve ever embedded in a nail. From beads and feathers to hay (yes, hay!), here’s a look at a few of the images we received.
Keywords: embedded acrylics embedded nail art embellishments gels nail art
November 15, 2010
| Demo
Nubar’s Infinity UV Gel Kit contains everything you need to get started using gels. It has six colored gels, a clear builder, brush, prep, prime, and more. Infinity Traditional Gels are high-shine gels that can replace nail polish in a spectrum of colors.
Keywords: gels Nubar
November 15, 2010
| Article
Hand & Nail Harmony’s Gelish was voted the most innovative product at the Pro Esthetic (a Belgian beauty and wellness magazine) and Professional Beauty & Wellness (a trade show organization) in Belgium.
Keywords: awards consumer press Gelish gels Hand & Nail Harmony
November 4, 2010
| Product
NSI Polish Pro is a light-cured formula that lasts two weeks without chipping, smudging, or cracking. It takes only minutes to apply and can be quickly dried under UV- or LED-lamps. Plus, removing it is a cinch. Ten minutes is all it takes. Available in 24 tip-tingling colors that shine on, and on, and on. Give your clients the mani of their dreams.
Keywords: gels NSI soak-off gels
November 1, 2010
| Article
The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
Keywords: Doug Schoon gels Jim McConnell Light Elegance OPI Products
November 1, 2010
| Article
The new crop of UV-cured brush-on gel polishes has set the industry abuzz. But what exactly is the technology behind these so-called hybrids, and how can they affect your business?
Keywords: adding new services gels soak-off gels trends
November 1, 2010
| Article
Dashing Diva director of education, Pattie Yankee, gives some sound advice on preserving your nail art products as you beautify from one customer to the next.
Keywords: Dashing Diva gels glitter manufacturers educators nail art
