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OPI's Spring 2016 Infinite Shine Collection

by NLS Staff | May 12, 2016

Half Past Nude

Sunrise to Sunset

In Familiar Terra-Tory

Olive for Green

Don't Provoke the Plum!

It's Pink P.M.

Rose Against Time

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Sunrise to Sunset

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Olive for Green

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Don't Provoke the Plum!

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Rose Against Time

OPI introduced eight new shades to its three-step Infinite Shine system. The Spring 2016 collection includes creamy colors that channel spring in bloom.

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

by Beth Livesay

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

Nail Design

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.

Nail Design

12 Mood Ring Nail Art Designs

by Katherine Fleming

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

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.

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.

Nail Design

ORLY Introduces Arctic Frost Winter 2019 Collection

Orly

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

Nail Design

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

by Staff

In this video, Paola Ponce demonstrates how to create a black hole nail design using 9D cat eye magnetic gel-polish.

Nail Design

17 Swarovski Crystal Sets Inspired by Client Personas

by Beth Livesay

Swarovski’s newest Nail Art Report gave the company insights into three nail art wearing personas. These consumer profiles are: The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter.

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

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

Nail Design

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

Nail Design

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

Nail Design

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

by Staff

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Honey's entry.

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