Features
June 1, 2008 | Article
Fimo polymer canes, the newest in nails
June 1, 2008 | Article
This is a list of all the competitors who have been on NAILS Top 25 Competitors list since we started it in 1993. The years in the parentheses represent the years the competitor ranked in the top 25 spots. To see a year-by-year breakdown of the Top 25 click here.
June 1, 2008 | Article
Want a fresh new take on color choices for your nail clients? With colored acrylics, your only limit is your imagination.
May 1, 2008 | Article
For many techs, taking pictures of your work allows you to create portfolios for your clients, advertise themselves on Internet sites like MySpace, or share your work with peers on forums and websites. Here are some tips from techs who have made a habit of photographing nails.
May 1, 2008 | Article
For clients who aren’t regular nail-wearers, temporary tips can be just the thing to add dazzle to a special event like a wedding or a prom.
May 1, 2008 | Article
Fabric designs that incorporate metallic tinsel-like threads, often in gold or silver.
May 1, 2008 | Article
A carrying case for Matchbox cars works perfectly for organizing and storing nail glitter.
April 1, 2008 | Article
Some nail techs have taken YouTube’s invitation to “broadcast yourself” seriously. That opens up a world of free training for techs to access whenever they need a helping hand.
April 1, 2008 | Article
So-called because the free edge of the nail flares out wider than the bottom, the shape is growing in popularity throughout the West Coast
April 1, 2008 | Article
Jamie Cameron, owner of Jamie’s Nails in Herrin, Ill., was looking out for her fellow techs when she created her latest nail art technique: using predesigned art — in the form of postage stamps.
March 1, 2008 | Article
NAILS Names Top Muralists
March 1, 2008 | Article
Sending a typed message via cell phone, especially when incorporating shortened jargon like “omg” (Oh My God) and “2nite” (tonight).
March 1, 2008 | Article
Digital frames can store hundreds of nail art photos, run a clear, continual slideshow of your work, and some can even organize pictures into themed albums and show video clips.
February 1, 2008 | Article
The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.
February 1, 2008 | Article
Nail artist Dawn Minton has her works of art showcased in her county's public library.
