10 Manis Fit For a Royal Wedding
With the much-anticipated royal wedding around the corner, we've compiled a list of manis to help your clients channel their inner princesses.
by Staff
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Who Will Win NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 5?
In the landmark fifth season of the competition, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist moves its finale to Premiere Orlando to name a winner. Halley Fortenberry, Hemi Park, and Valerie Ducharme will all compete for the biggest title in the nail industry after eight months of online challenges.
by Beth Livesay
Crowdsourcing: What Inspires You When You're Feeling Bored or Discouraged at Work?
This month we asked nail techs: What inspires you when you’re feeling bored or discouraged at work?
by Staff
Bridal Nails Unveiled
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competitor Sammi Newell of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, won the second challenge of Season 5 with her vintage wedding gown design
by Staff
Trend Watch: Transparent
Anything see-through is clearly on-trend.
by Staff
Bollywood Beauty Nails
Nail tech Alexa Rosco wanted to create stiletto nails with a freehand Bollywood design to show off her Eastern Treasures polish collection.
by Staff
Key Tip Nail Art
Many nail artists love working with acrylic to create their masterpieces, but Cincinnati’s Marsha Lane (@da_nail_lady on Instagram) took it to the next level.
by Staff
Behind the Scenes: Bridal French With an Edge
As executive vice president and creative director of Artistic Nail Design, Alisha Rimando brings the brand’s fun, edgy, and exclusive twist to a bridal-ready look.
by Beth Livesay
How to Sell Your Press-on Nails on Etsy
The market for pre-designed press-on nails is booming, and you can take part by selling your original creations online.
by Victoria Thorp
Young Nails Vlog #128: Geometric Nail Art
Young Nails' Greg Salo creates a geometric acrylic nail design.
by Staff
Wildflowers Denim Flower Nail Art
Wildflowers Nails' Lauren Wireman shows how to create a cute denim-inspired nail design with daisy accents.
by Staff
Artistic Putty French Fade Nails
Learn how to create a French fade or baby boomer nail design using Artistic Nail Design's Putty.
by Staff
Wildflowers Mila Glitter Encapsulation
Wildflowers Nails' Lauren Wireman shows how to encapsulate the brand's Mila glitter into a gel nail.
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How to Remove Hard Gels Safely
Young Nails' Greg Salo shows how to remove hard gels safely.
by Staff
5 Traits of a Good Nail Educator
Do you have what it takes?
On My Mind: Oh the Places You'll Go
June marks graduation month for many. I remember one high school teacher referencing Dr. Seuss’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go” when our class walked the graduation stage. I’m reminded of this book again as another season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist comes to a close.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Tech Partners With Hair Brand for Beauty Changes Lives Event
The Beauty Changes Lives Event in Chicago brings together the best in hair and nails, including New York's Victoria Zegarelli.
by Beth Livesay