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NTNA S.5 Ch.7: Candy Park Nail Art (Kostadina Tsihlas)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #7 sponsored by Gel II asked contestants to create a theme park on 10 nail tips. Click here to see all six entries. Here is Kostadina's entry.

Nails From the 2018 Oscars

The 2018 Academy Awards were held on March 4. See the nail looks the stars wore!

Dry Heat Sterilizer Gets an Upgrade

The Pro11 uses FDA-approved high-velocity hot air technology created by RapidHeat to complete its cleaning cycle in as quickly as six minutes.

Spring Pastel Flower Nail Art

April Ryan shows how to create a sharp pastel flower nail art look for spring. 

Young Nails Nail School: How to Encase 3-D Flowers

Young Nails president Greg Salo shows how to use acrylic powder to encase a flower inside the nail without making the nail too thick. 

Pink Rose Nail Art on Mirror Gold Chrome

April Ryan creates a soft pink rose look on a mirrored gold chrome background.

Young Nails Nail School: The Secret to Long-Lasting Brushes

Young Nails head of education Tracey Reierson explains how to clean, maintain, and store acrylic and gel brushes so they last for a long time.

Modify Pedicures for Pregnant Clients

Techs must take extra care when their clients are expecting. 

Crowdsourcing: How Do You Get Indecisive Clients To Make A Decision On Nail Color/Design?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you get indecisive clients to make a decision on nail color/design?

CND Creative Play Gel-Polish Smoke Nail Art

CND ambassador Winnie Huang demonstrates a dramatic smoke nail art effect.

How to Market Yourself as a Super Sanitary Salon

Discussing the importance of sanitation can help win clients over when they realize not all salons follow industry best practices.

Young Nails Vlog #107: Mermaid Chrome Nails

Young Nails president Greg Salo uses the brand's Dream State Holo Chrome pigment over nude nails. 

Strengthen Clients’ Nails With Well-Reviewed Nail Fortifier

Nail Art Studio: Lucky Mylar

The gorgeous stiletto nail will surely bring on compliments and lots of luck.

Nail Art Studio: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Let your clients taste the rainbow on their nails!

Polish Preview Spring 2018: Sweet Dreams

From delicate pinks and nudes to vibrant reds, blues, and purples this year’s spring and summer colors are both sweet and tart. You’ll feel like a kid in a candy shop when you see these mouth-watering new hues.

Little Book of Wisdom Combats Burnout

The Mindful Beauty Maker’s Little Book of Wisdom is an inspirational guide designed as a self-care tool to help beauty professionals develop and maintain internal balance.