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Dynamic Nails

by NLS Staff | August 11, 2015

Static Nails’ new Cristal design comes with a gel-polish-like finish and Swarovski crystals on each nail. These reusable tips can save nail techs time from having to sculpt and prep nails. Founder Alexis Irene suggests offering art on the tips if pressed for time, then only charge clients for application and artwork.

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.

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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.