Features
May 1, 2005 | Article
Japanese people place a high premium on personal appearance. Combined with plenty of disposable income, the typical Japanese consumer is able to dedicate substantial time and resources to her appearance. Beauty professionals reap the rewards of this interest and are well-compensated for their efforts.
March 1, 2005 | Article
Elaine Watson, a nail tech and educator based in Tarzana, Calif., describes her technique for French fabric tips.
August 1, 2004 | Article
Colored acrylic powder is as versatile a medium as nail art paint, if not more so. From incredibly detailed designs to abstract stylings, the nail art possibilities are limitless. In the first part of a two-part series meant to illustrate the versatility of colored acrylic and showcase the talent of nail techs, we start you off with a few designs to experiment with.
January 1, 2004 | Article
Best of Stuff winner Janet Martin of South Charleston, W.V. earns a NAILS cover shoot along with her share of more than $8,000 in prizes.
November 1, 2003 | Article
Autumn is here and that means nail polish colors have taken on a decidedly warmer tone. We asked several nail artists to come up with fun abstract designs using colors reminiscent of fall that fit in perfectly with this season's polish shades.
November 1, 2003 | Article
Fabric and texture can be used to enliven the nails and coordinate with clothing.
November 1, 2003 | Article
Corset-inspired lace-up nails make a "bad girl" statement.
October 1, 2003 | Article
There are those clients who forgo nail art for the sake of a French manicure or a crisp seasonal polish. This doesn't always bode well for nail techs who long to get more use out of their airbrush. Here we show you how to hook non-nail art clients on airbrushed nails by offering a level of personalization and service that polish alone can't provide.
July 1, 2003 | Article
The annual competition gave techs a chance to highlight their advanced skill and creative vision.
May 1, 2003 | Article
Lillian Tsui paints her animals' portraits on nails.
April 1, 2003 | Article
This month’s cover comes to you all the way from Russia. Russian women are very fashion-conscious and feminine in their styles. With a full set of nails costing around $120 U.S. dollars (and rebalances costing $60) not all women can afford enhancements, but a growing number of women visit salons regularly.
April 1, 2003 | Article
The competition categories were Hand-Painted Work and The Stuff of Nail Art, which included airbrushing, jewels, colored acrylic or gels, and glitters.
December 1, 2002 | Article
For those clients looking for a little extra something this holiday season, these designs may be just the ticket. Regardless of your skill level, get in the spirit of the season with these festive designs
May 1, 2002 | Article
Moved to create something artistic after September 11, Tom Holcomb honored New York with a beautiful nail art design.
December 1, 2000 | Article
Although manufacturers print the intended uses of their products on the label, many creative nail technicians have come up with additional uses that can benefit us all. This column talks about services and ticks that occur in the “real world” of nail services, where everything doesn’t go exactly like the service shown on the video and we have to be quick on our feet to make a client happy. Here are a few tricks I’ve picked up in my salon and from other nail technicians.
