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by Beth Livesay | March 22, 2018 | Bookmark +

Shannon Pomeroy

Chico, Calif.

@polished530

Brandy Sucher

Tempe, Ariz.

@alteredgonails

Eva Jenkins

Bellevue, Neb.

@nailtech11

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Video: Blooming Gel Nails & One-Bead Acrylic Application

by Staff

Nail artist David Hoang shows how to use Blooming Gel, a clear nail gel that is applied before your color gel design, helping your color gels spread, or "bloom." He starts by sculpting the nail with a one-bead acrylic method.

The Clueless Collection from Gelish Professional

The Clueless Summer 2022 Collection from Gelish Professional

by Staff

As eye-catching and cheery as the film, The Clueless Summer Collection of nail colors from Gelish Professional will make sure you're not a fashion victim or ensembly challenged!

Designs by Halston Inspired this Embellished and Stunning Nail Design

by Staff

1980s fashion designer Halston and the gorgeous nails seen on the runway at The Blondes shows during Miami Swim Week are the inspiration behind this stunning set.

Summer Looks Bright and Juicy in a New Polish Collection from Pear Nova

by Staff

Let the unveiling of the summer nail color and polish collections begin! Here's the latest from Rachel James' Pear Nova line of polishes.

Met Gala Nail Looks by Celebrity Manicurist Julie Kandalec

by Staff

Lucy Boynton, Choe Grace Moretz, Jessica Chastain and Joe Jonas all received the special attentions and talents of manicurist Julie Kandalec for the Met Gala. She added the finishing touch to their "Gilded Age" glam.

Lizzo displays her intricate nail finish.

Lizzo's Nails at the Met Gala Are Intricate, Molded and Gilded

by Staff

Celebrity nail artist Eri Ishizu created a twisted, black and gold, two-inch manicure using OPI for LIZZO at the Met Gala.

Nails at the Oscars: Two How-to's by OPI

by Staff

Laverne Cox and Maddie Ziegler arrive at the Academy Awards with stellar nails by artists working with OPI.

En Vogue Launches The Mod Collection for Spring/Summer 2022

by Staff

Six new Lac It! gel colors pay homage to the 1960s-1970s modernist culture of aspirational youth.

Top 10 Current Nail Trends

by Nicole Johnson

Your clients are scrolling through Instagram, just like you are, and they may have requests for some of these trending looks. From Jade Nails to Pearl Nails to Encapsulated Charm Nails, here's a list of hot-now nail art designs.

Celebrated Chef Inspires New Nail Collection

by Staff

Orly has partnered with Chef Kwame Onwuachi to create a three-shade, food-influenced, limited-edition nail collection.

5 Underrated Sources of Unique Nail Art Inspiration

by Staff

This spring, people are using color to brighten things up and express their individuality in bold, spontaneous, and creative ways. 2022 color trends are all about pushing the limits and encouraging personal expression with inventive combinations and daring statements.