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Trend Watch: Spanish

by Beth Livesay | June 29, 2016

Trend Watch: Spanish

Flamenco tiers and toreador flourishes welcome summer with boldness.

Reyna Martinez,
Primp Nail Boutique, San Diego
@queenlaque

Kayla Turrigiano,
Posare Salon, Henderson, Nev.
@hellokaylaranaenails

Reyna Martinez,
Primp Nail Boutique, San Diego
@queenlaque

How To: Hot Neon Cheetah Nail Art

by Staff

Cheetah print is always in, right!? Reminiscent of Lisa Frank's artwork, here's a step-by-step way to achieve a fun look that is perfect for the summer months. Nail clients love this sparkly nail art interpretation of cheetah print!

Nail Design

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 Recap

by Kimberly Pham

Re-live Season 6 of NTNA.

Nail Design

Premiere Philadelphia Returns for 2019

by Beth Livesay

With an incredible first time ever attendance of 9,600 beauty industry professionals last year, Premiere Show Group returns on September 15-16 for their annual event, Premiere Philadelphia.

Nail Design

Nail Art Studio: Flags A-Flyin’

by Staff

Celebrate the Fourth of July with patriotic pennants.

Nail Design

Nail Art Studio: Star Turn

by Staff

Flag-themed nails with a twist are perfect for July 4th.

Nail Design

Nail Art Studio: Perfectly Imperfect American Flag

by Staff

Stars and stripes for the Fourth.

Nail Design

Palm Tree Ombre Nail Art Tutorial

by Staff

Learn how to create a palm tree on a sunset ombre background using IBD's Pink Motel collection.

Nail Design

LGBT Pride Rainbow Ombre Nail Art Tutorial

by Staff

Kirsty Meakin creates a rainbow nail design for Pride Month.

Nail Design

Metallic Ripped Nail Design Tutorial

by Staff

Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails creates a metallic nail design with a ripped effect.

Nail Design

How to Use Glitter Inside Apres Gel-X Tips

by Staff

Sarah R. demonstrates how to encapsulate glitter in Gel-X tips.

Videos

In our video section, watch salon professionals in action, listen to the advice of salon business experts, and tour inside the world’s top salons.

Nail Design

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 Recap

Nail Design

Palm Tree Ombre Nail Art Tutorial

Technique

What's the Difference Between PolyGel and Builder Gel?

Nail Design

Bright Summer Nail Art Tutorial

by Staff

Sarah R. demonstrates a bright design, perfect for summer.

Nail Design

How to Apply Essie Gel Couture

by Staff

Essie’s long-wear system offers gel-like shine with an easy, soak-free removal.

Nail Design

How to Create Easy Red Rose Nail Art

by Staff

Ruse, Bulgaria-based nail tech Tanya Angelova discovered this simple way to make a detailed rose nail design

Nail Bytes

15 Pineapple Nail Art Designs

by Staff

Celebrate National Pineapple Day with this tropical nail art.

Sarah ElmazMelbourne, Australia@getbuffednails

Nail Design

Star Spangled Nail Art

by Staff

You don’t need a red, white, or blue palette to celebrate the Fourth of July. Bedazzle clients with star designs for a look that will shine from day to night. Here are some examples that have us star struck.