Light Show New Wave Nail Inspiration
Torie Bastian talks about how she created this look using CND's New Wave collection and mylar.
by Staff
Articles
Cover Tech Contest 2017: A Gem of a Design
Nail tech Celine Cumming was the creative force behind two of the 10 remarkable images that made it to our final round of voting.
by Staff
NAILS Readers Choice Awards 2016 Winners
NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards has been a valuable resource for nail techs for the past 13 years. We ask professional nail manufacturers to nominate their best products and then leave it up to you, our readers, to vote for your favorites.
by Staff
A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Habit Tic
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses habit tic, a nail defect that occurs as a result of repetitively picking or pushing back the cuticle. You might be surprised to learn that super glue can play a part in its treatment.
by Dr. Dana Stern
Social Swirl Nail Art
Follow these steps to see why this swirl technique went viral and find out how you can use this product in your nail art services.
by Staff
Something to Talk About: Embarrassing Feet
Beautification is our business, but what happens when a new client reluctantly reveals feet that appear to defy even our considerable skills? Learn how to talk clients out of their embarrassment and into a regular foot maintenance program.
Cuccio Pro Powder Polish Nail Colour Dip System
Offer this fast and easy add-on service to your clients as an alternative to traditional liquid-and-powder or gel-polish sets. Simply dip, dazzle, and you’re done.
by Staff
Nail Art Studio: Icicle Drip
Instead of a French tip, try out a frozen drip!
by Staff
Nail Art Studio: Lacy Snowflake
Decorate your clients' nails with a delicate snowflake.
by Staff
OPI Launches Infinite Shine ProStay, Introduces Fiji Spring 2017 Color Collection
ProStay reinforces the message that the long-lasting lacquer line must be paired with its respective top and base.
Nail Art Studio: Fairy Snow Globe
Michelle Won of Nail Swag demonstrates how to create this magical design.
by Staff
2017 Nail Trend Forecast
2016 was the year of chrome, scorpion-embedded designs, and holo hysteria. Do these design elements have staying power for the coming year?
by Beth Livesay
Happy New Year from Light Elegance
The entire Light Elegance family thank you for all of your support and love we have gotten in 2016. We wish you a happy new year!
by Staff
Nail Art Studio: Pastel Winter Wonderland
Give the manicure a frosty feel with this pastel design.
by Staff
New Year's Clock: Mirror Chrome & Chameleon Chrome
Naio Nails' Kirsty Meakin creates a thumb design that combines a few chrome powders and a bit of bling to bring this look together.
by Staff
New Years Eve Nail Design With Tammy Taylor
Christ Davis (@buffsalon) shows a glitzy New Year's Eve design using Tammy Taylor products.
by Staff
New Years Eve London Skyline & Fireworks Design (Sculpted Acrylic)
The London Skyline is awash with iconic buildings and Kirsty Meakin creates a simple and effective design of it that doesn't require huge amounts of artistic skill. "Creating the background was easy, just involved a gradient of colours from the Naio Nails Polycolor Acrylic Paints Collection and then sealed with gel-polish," says Meakin.
by Staff