Features
February 1, 2007 | Article
Satisfy everyone's taste with this imaginative assortment of bridal nails.
January 1, 2007 | Article
As an artist, you know that 1 + 1 doesn't always equal 2. Sometimes, it equals something even greater. We've asked several nail artists to combine the most basic nail art strokes with a little bit of creative addition to create designs that are even easier than grade-school math.
November 1, 2006 | Article
A picture is worth a thousand words so display nail art photographs at your station.
June 1, 2006 | Article
It took Vu Nguyen just 45 minutes to complete his winning entry.
January 1, 2006 | Article
Inspired by Misa’s fall/winter lacquer collection, Femme, celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz creates six hot designs.
December 1, 2005 | Article
Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.
June 1, 2005 | Article
Online searching for nail art ideas leads to a new online nail art community.
June 1, 2005 | Article
This year's winner spent six hours on her final design.
June 1, 2005 | Article
Award-winning nail tech Kathleen M. M. Ringwood-Wood of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. shares her tips on creating noteworthy nail art.
June 1, 2005 | Article
It only takes a glance at the TV and a peek at a magazine rack to see male vanity basking in the mainstream. Men are embracing fashion, shopping, design, and grooming with unprecedented glee. So, just for kicks, we got two of the industry’s best-known nail artists to submit designs for men. With tough rocker and jock looks, these designs by Elsbeth Schuetz and Sheryl Macauley are a sign of the times.
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.
April 1, 2005 | Article
Toronto nail tech says that neons are popular, while Germany-based nail artist is seeing florals.
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.
June 1, 2004 | Article
An accomplished artist who has sold her oil paintings, Mary L. Piper was the second runner-up in our 2002 contest.
