May 2, 2013 | Video
Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar explains the ins and outs of underarm soy hair removal treatments.
May 1, 2013 | Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the second step toward sculpting an almond-shaped nail using pink acrylics, filing the nail.
Almond-Retto Design Part 1
April 23, 2013 | Demo
As nail art and soak-off gels are becoming more trendy these days, Chris Mans, an educator for Bio Sculpture Gel, has developed a technique to create 3-D art with soak-off gel only — using no glue or acrylic.
September 17, 2012 | Video
Holly Schippers, the FingerNailFixer, shows you how to get a nice tight fit with your CND forms when sculpting enhancements.
August 1, 2012 | Video
The FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers shows you how to reduce your finish filing time on gels by using your brush, instead of your file to sculpt the nail.
June 11, 2012 | Article
Something as simple as a palette change can make the design almost unrecognizable from one client to the next.
May 1, 2012 | Demo
Terri Silacci creates flame patterned nails inspired by Tthe Hunger Games for NAILS' May 2012 cover. Here's the step-by-step.
April 1, 2012 | Demo
Maggie Franklin creates blue raindrop nail art with Swarovski crystals. Here's the step-by-step.
March 15, 2012 | Video
FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers shows you how to file a slimming almond-shaped nail.
February 6, 2012 | Article
Gorgeous nails, good composition, and a photogenic reptile — those are what earned Rolla, Mo.-based nail tech Sarah Petersen a coveted spot on this issue’s cover.
January 12, 2012 | Video
FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers uses Shellac to create her own nail art decals. You can use any brand of gel polish with this technique.
November 23, 2011 | Demo
Learn how to do December's cool textured cover.
November 22, 2011 | Demo
Who says feathers are just for hair (and, well, birds, of course)? Not resourceful nail techs, who adapt the feather hair extensions craze to nail extensions. Here’s how.
November 21, 2011 | Demo
In keeping with this holiday season, skilled nail tech and team Odyssey competitor Tammi Merritt shows how she uses pieces of broken Christmas ornaments to make shimmering and sparkling nail enhancements.
August 23, 2011 | Video
Watch Young Nails' Greg Salo as he teaches an amazing marble design in acrylic. Part 2 of 2.
E-File Skills & Video Stars13 photos
Hand-Decorated Cell Phone Cases6 photos
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