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Nail Art Studio: Soccer Sensation

Win nail art with a World Cup design. 

Wildflowers Labradorite Nail Art

Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails shows how to create a labradorite-inspired gem nail design using the brand's Color Shifting Chrome.

Nail Art Studio: So Hot We’ll Melt Your Popsicle

Give your clients a taste of summer. 

15 Best Nail Friends Forever

Nail friends are the best friends! FingerNail Fixer Holly Schippers asked readers on NAILS' Facebook page to share pictures of them with their nail BFFs, and many of you responded. Here are 15 photos of best nail friends forever.

Nail Art for the 2018 World Cup

Bundle Monster Boho Bouquet Nail Art

Learn how to create a pretty desert nail design using stampers from Bundle Monster. 

LeChat Summer Sugar Spiral Nail Art

LeChat nail artist Sabrina Gomez created this bright, mesmerizing tri-color ombre. Follow her on Instagram @sabrina_ils.

Crowdsourcing: How Do You Deal With Clients Messing With Their Phone During a Service?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you deal with clients messing with their phone during a service?

Trend Watch: Logomania

Give favorite brands a shout-out.

7 Design Tips for a Relaxing Salon Environment

Frisco, Texas-based Susi Norfolk (@perfect10_susi) shares her advice on creating a calming effect for clients, based purely on your salon’s design aesthetic.

Young Nails Vlog #139: Ocean Nude Smoky Ombre

Greg Salo uses acrylic to create an ocean-inspired blue and nude ombre with a smoky effect.

The Nail Hub Podcast: Interview With Hemi Park

The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris interviews NTNA runner-up Hemi Park.

Young Nails Biz Talk: Modern Nail Artist Karen

Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson interview Young Nails mentor Karen Huneke about her experience in the nail industry.

How to Achieve the Perfect Acrylic Mix Ratio

Getting the right mix of acrylic liquid and powder is crucial to creating long-lasting nails. Here are NAILS’ FingerNailFixer blogger and CND educator Holly Schippers top tips for achieving the perfect mix ratio.

IBD Summer Blend Ombre Nails

Nail artist Mimi Wilson (@nailsbymimi) created this summer color fade using IBD’s Peach Palette collection.

Friendly Cactus Nail Art

Wilmington, N.C.-based nail tech Alecia Mounixay used acrylics to create this adorable 3-D cactus design.

Purple Crystal Nail Art

Natasha Lee shows how to create an elegant matte purple nail design with holo and crystals.