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Gel II Cat Eye Reaction Tutorial

Gel II’s Magnetic Cat Eye Reaction Gel Polish lets you create fierce nail designs with magnetic gel-polish that also changes color.

Gel II Neon Tribal Nail Art

Learn how to create this brightly colored tribal design with tribal linework.

[InternatioNAILS] Germany: Focusing on What They Do Best

UV gels remain the most popular nail medium in modern Germany, where nail professionals typically specialize in either hands or feet (not both).  

Nail Art Studio: X Marks the Spot

This bright, fun, and relatively simple design works best as an accent nail. 

La Palm Two-Tone Glitter Ombre Nail Art

This two-toned ombre features a stripe of glitter for extra glam.

Christrio Molding Gel Rose Nail Art Tutorial

Christrio’s easy-to-use 3-D Molding Gel is activated with water only—no monomer or alcohol needed. It’s available in 24 colors and will not set until cured, giving nail artists plenty of time to create masterpieces.  

Nails Go Platinum With Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

Essie’s new Gel Couture Platinum Grade Finish Top Coat delivers show-stopping, platinum-grade shine.

Build a 3D Heart with en Vogue's Rosé Builder Gel

The builder gel has a rich pigment, so you don't need to use polish on top.

Wipe Away Germs with Cleansing Towelettes

As an added bonus, the company behind the product donates a portion of proceeds to military families and ALS reserach. 

Environmentally Friendly Manicure Kit Prevents Bacteria Exposure

Join the Collective at Stash House Az

Founded by three nail art fanatics, Phoenix-based specialty salon Stash House Az is bold, vibrant, and free-spirited, with a reputation for flawless, creative manicures.  

29 Innovative Nail Art Designs by Stash House Az

Nail artists at Phoenix-based salon Stash House Az create gorgeous manicures on a daily basis.

New YouTube Channel Provides Bilingual Education

Veteran nail tech and Kupa educator Ann Chang's new YouTube channel, The Nail Tips Show, features techniques, education, and show coverage in Vietnamese and English.

Nail Art Studio: Trunk in Love

These nails are (ele)phant-tastick.

Nail Art Studio: Hyper Holographic

Combine multiple trends at once with this magical holographic, mylar, and triangular design.

Evo Iron Ladies by Bio Sculpture Coming Soon

Create the distinguised opulent effect of the "cat eye" nail using soon-to-be released Evo Iron Ladies by Bio Sculpture.

Amy Becker's Easy Way to Apply Mylar and Dried Flowers

Amy Becker of Masterworks by Amy Becker has a simple trick using plastic wrap for applying Mylar, feathers, dried flowers, and other art products that are difficult to apply because their edges stick out.