Nail Looks From the 2017 AMAs
Celebs wore these stunning nail designs to the 2017 American Music Awards.
by Staff
Articles
Take a Tip From June Castillo: Easy Gel Cap Trick
As an educator for Light Elegance, June Castillo gets a lot of use out of her gels in her demonstrations. That’s why she came up with a quick, simple way to cap and uncap her frequently used gels while keeping them organized.
Apply Fast, Easy Gel Enhancements With Aprés Nails’ Gel-X
Aprés Gel-X is an alternative method to traditional liquid-and-powder acrylic or hard gel. Easy to master and non-damaging to natural nails, Gel-X Tips are reverse nail tips specially formulated to work with Aprés Extend Gel.
by Staff
Young Nails Nail School: Doing a Two-Week Gel Fill
Greg Salo takes you through the fundamentals of doing a gel fill after two weeks of growth.
by Staff
Pudding and Presents Nail Art Tutorials
Nail tech and 3-D nail art fanatic Kimberly Harr of Everett, Pa., created these two festive designs inspired by holiday treats and gifts.
by Staff
Crowdsourcing: How Do You Handle Taking Time Off?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle taking time off?
by Staff
Sweater Weather Nail Art
Cozy cardigans and ugly Christmas sweater parties come with cold winter weather, but there’s nothing ugly about these nails! Keep your fingertips warm and pretty with knitted nail art looks.
by Staff
Trend Watch: Plumes
Feminine feathers make nails and fashion take flight.
by Beth Livesay
A Salon With Good Vibes and Good Style
NAILS NTNA alum and Tat’z educator Buddy Sims gathered 13 beauty professionals together under one new roof to open a full-service salon and day spa that offers Omaha, Neb., residents just the right vibe.
by Beth Livesay
Steampunk-Inspired Nail Style
Nail tech of 23 years and SO Gel Nails Ambassador Becky Bunnell recently collaborated with other artists for a steampunk-themed photo shoot.
by Beth Livesay
Essie Twinkle Town Winter Nail Art Tutorial
Learn how to create this simple but stylish winter nail art look using Essie's Winter 2017 collection.
by Staff
Behind the Scenes: Sugared Snowflake Nail Art
Global Director of education for Cuccio, Marilyn Olemma Garcia wanted to show off different techniques and products while executing a festive design for the season.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Focus On You
NAILS invited guest editor and NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 4 winner Tracey Lee to tell us about her whirlwind past year and offer advice to techs who’d like to make 2018 their best year ever!
by Tracey Lee
Cozy Textured Sweater Nail Art Tutorial
London-based nail tech Kristy Homolya says this textured white sweater design was a favorite last holiday season.
by Staff
Kokoist Marble With Gem Accent Nail Art Tutorial
Kokoist president Koko Kashiwagi created this marbled, jeweled design using Kokoist Gem Gel and gold foil.
by Staff
Young Nails Vlog #77: Pretty Afro Girl Nail Art
Young Nails mentor Lauren Boyd is this episode's guest artist. She uses Mission Control Gel to create a detailed portrait of a woman with an afro. Follow her on Instagram @graffitinailbar.
by Staff
LeChat Dip Powder Color-Changing Ombre Nail Tutorial
LeChat international educator Anastasiia Morozova shows how to create a color-changing ombre nail design using LeChat’s Gelée Mood Color Powder dip system.
by Staff