Crystalpixie Tiny Treasures

Swarovski Crystalpixie has Tiny Treasures for everyone. Inside each package you’ll discover a selection of sparkling crystals to inspire fantasies for fingertips. 

Candy Ball Bubble Flower Nail Art Tutorial

Kim Baker of Santa Fe, Texas, shows how to create these trendy nails that look like a rose encapsulated in glass. Follow her on Instagram and YouTube @tenlittlecanvases.

Behind the Scenes: Green Russian Almond Acrylics

Creating contrast with color is one thing, but Hand & Nail Harmony educator Bryan Vu knows that you can also create contrast with texture. The Kingwood, Texas-based salon and beauty school owner was inspired by the blades and leaves of succulent plants for this design.

Roundup: What did you learn in your first month out of nail school?

Your students have spent months in nail school and finally graduated; they’ve studied long and hard for the state board and passed it — but are they truly prepared for the real world of nails? We asked veteran nail techs to divulge the most important thing they learned fresh out of school.

Chandelier Art With Caviar Beads

Add an element of romance and glamour to your services by offering 3-D nail art with caviar beads. 

Caviar and Art Glitter and Confetti

This premixed acrylic powder from Cacee is convenient and ready to use.

Week Four: Time Out

This week was really short because we missed some days due to the weather.

Crowdsourcing: All I Really Need to Know...I Learned in My First Month in the Real World.

We asked veteran nail techs to divulge their most important newbie lessons.

Blended to Perfection

For a more durable bead-besotted look, try Glam and Glits’ pre-mixed Caviar Acrylic.