Features
October 1, 2009 | Article
Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson offers this innovative technique for rhinestone placement.
October 1, 2009 | Article
Use a computer-compatible label printer to design make-your-own nail art decals.
October 1, 2009 | Article
Thought to have originated in Asia, ikat is a fabric dying process similar to tie-dye; the designs frequently feature circles or stripes.
September 25, 2009 | Article
Minx Nail Coverings are best known for their fashion-forward metallic and edgy designs, but the nail coatings are also available in custom lace styles that are ideal for brides.
September 1, 2009 | Article
Nail tech Jennifer Brickl of Especially Nails by Jennifer in Madison, Wis., came up with an easier way to create trendy glitter “rock star toes” gel enhancements.
September 1, 2009 | Article
Ukrainian-based nail tech Liliya Sereditskaya is a relative newcomer to the nail craft. She’s only worked as a nail tech for three years, but she has quickly learned how to make stunning, high-quality stilettos to keep a full clientele. NAILS got a chance to talk to Sereditskaya about nail trends in Ukraine and how she got her start.
September 1, 2009 | Article
These beautiful nails earned Sydney, Australia-based nail tech Olga Menshikova a top-place finish in the first online nail competition sponsored by Nail Tips, a forum for techs from Australia and New Zealand.
August 1, 2009 | Article
Images (ranging from words to elaborate wall paintings) painted or marked in any manner and placed on public property, like freeway overpasses.
August 1, 2009 | Article
Educator and guest nail artist for OPI, Christy Graham knows what it’s like for an acrylic tech to switch to using gels.
August 1, 2009 | Article
Accessorize that itsy, bitsy yellow polka dot bikini with a mani or pedi that’s freckled in fun.
July 1, 2009 | Article
Mimic the dazzling blue hues and dark, intricate veins of the gemstone turquoise with an acrylic and gel design.
July 1, 2009 | Article
Summer calls for manicures and pedicures in “notice-me” shades, the perfect complement to the season’s bright floral prints and gladiator sandals.
July 1, 2009 | Article
Set your clients up for summer lovin’ with delicate lace patterns, created with gels and airbrush paint.
July 1, 2009 | Article
OPI and Zoya are both released matte-finish nail polishes this month, the perfect wear-if-you-dare trendsetting look.
July 1, 2009 | Article
Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo now taps into their wealth of expertise with their release of 1-2-3 Nail Art, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced.
