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Fall Nail Color Preview

A Visual Guide to NAILS' Cover Tech Contest

Get End of Summer Inspo From These Ketel One Botanical Manis

Nail Art Studio: Aloha Retro

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What to Consider When Purchasing a Pedicure Spa Chair

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Bellacures Introduces Virtual Reality Salon Experience

South African Salon Provides Services for Unique Community

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Integrate Reflexology Into Your Pedi Services

Acrylic Application: Learn to Sculpt with Your Brush

What's The Difference? Clarifying Commonly Confused Nail Terms

Foot Forward Summit 2019

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Keeping Clients Safe From Germs in the Salon

Tips for Treating Frozen Shoulder and Fibromyalgia

A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert

Help Clients Prevent Athlete’s Foot

For Students
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How to Create the Perfect Manicure Tool Kit

Create a Setup for Social Media Pics

Your Guide to Becoming an OPI Educator

Look on the Bright Side: The Importance of Salon Lighting

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READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Voting Now Open!

Introducing the Top 24 for Season 7 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

Premiere Orlando 2019

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Learn to Become an Independent Educator

Proposed California Law Fails to Exempt Nail and Skin Care Professionals From Booth Rental Restrictions

Belava Introduces Karen Raasch as Director of Business Development

Foot Forward Summit Registration Opens

Videos

Make Your Own Stencils for Nail Art Using Nail Forms

Boho Chic Gel Nail Art Tutorial

Xtens Soft Gel Nail Extensions Tutorial

OPI Does Nails at Hello Kitty Friends Around the World Pop-Up Experience

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NTNA S.4 Ch.6: Shiva Nail Art (Cate)

by NLS Staff | October 17, 2016
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Essie Launches Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Color

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Essie's newest nail color line, Expressie, dries in about one minute and doesn't need base or top coat.

Behind the Scenes: Abstract Winter Nail Art

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Behind the Scenes: Abstract Winter Nail Art

by Beth Livesay

Vu Nguyen demos his hand painted winter design using Gelish Art Form Gel.

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards: Top 20 Favorite New Products

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NAILS Readers' Choice Awards: Top 20 Favorite New Products

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Find out what products were nail techs' favorites this year!

Mural Contest Call for Entries

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Mural Contest Call for Entries

by Staff

Why limit yourself to a single nail tip when you can bring big ideas to life on a canvas of five or even 10 tips? NAILS is now accepting entries for its 2020 Nail Mural Contest.

Cozy Sweater Nail Art Tutorial

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Cozy Sweater Nail Art Tutorial

by Staff

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” says Athens-based nail tech Stella Sampson. “Everyone loves Christmas sweaters, so how about wearing them on nails too?”

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Nails From the 2019 AMAs

Nail Design

Nails From the 2019 AMAs

by Staff

Celebrities sported crystal-studded nails at the 2019 American Music Awards.

Crystal Nail Art Featured in Swarovski Locations

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Crystal Nail Art Featured in Swarovski Locations

by Katherine Fleming

Nail tech Kelsey McQuay, who is an educator for Swarovski and Akzentz, recently had her work distributed across 34 Swarovski store locations. Nails were also highlighted in a recent collaboration between CND and Swarovski.

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Add Genuine Crystal Gemstones to Nail Art

by Katherine Fleming

Iris Unique offers a new line of raw, natural crystals, said to have unique healing properties, for use in nail art.

Behind the Scenes: The Art of Precision

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Behind the Scenes: The Art of Precision

by Beth Livesay

See how Stephanie Fountain created November's cover nail art design.

Nail Tech Creates Nail Competition in Midwest

Nail Design

Nail Tech Creates Nail Competition in Midwest

by Katherine Fleming

Nail tech Ashley Thornton wanted to participate in competitions to push herself and her creativity, but none were available in her area. That’s why she decided to take matters into her own hands and arrange her own nail competition in Wisconsin.

Videos

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Nail Design

How to Create a Black Hole Effect With 9D Cat Eye Gel-Polish

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NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Butterfly Nail Art (Honey)

Nail Design

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Jewelry Nail Art (April)

Alicia Keys Wears Neon French Manicure to Latin Grammys

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Alicia Keys Wears Neon French Manicure to Latin Grammys

by Staff

For Alicia Keys’ appearance at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards, celebrity nail artist Dawn Sterling created an on-trend pink and green neon French manicure using OPI GelColor.

12 Mood Ring Nail Art Designs

Nail Design

12 Mood Ring Nail Art Designs

by Katherine Fleming

This nail art trend features nails that change color like a mood ring.

2020 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional of the Year

Nail Design

2020 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional of the Year

by Jamie Newman

The Nail Professional of the Year category features the best in nail artistry and design.

Try Out the New Soap Bubble Nail Art Trend

Nail Design

Try Out the New Soap Bubble Nail Art Trend

by Katherine Fleming

This fun new nail trend uses bubbles made from dish soap and water to create a cool effect over gel-polish and chrome or foil. See some of our favorite examples of this trendy nail art and learn how to create it yourself.

ORLY Introduces Arctic Frost Winter 2019 Collection

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ORLY Introduces Arctic Frost Winter 2019 Collection

Orly

ORLY’s new winter collection is inspired by an arctic wonderland.

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