MMA Fighter Toughens Up with Gel Toes
“I’m using gel because of its durability and because it makes my nails tough, so the nail is protected when kicking against a hard surface,” says Lightweight MMA fighter Damon Tavangar.
by Beth Livesay
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Use Video as a Training Time-Saver
“By videotaping your trainings and passing the video on to new staff members, you can just do the training once," says business consultant Tammy Dennis.
by Staff
Help Wanted Ads That Pop
Good nail techs are hard to find and open positions are hard to fill, so it's important to recruit new staff with a sales-oriented approach, says consultant and writer Lisa Starr.
by Lisa Starr
My Other Life: Stella Sampson, Chemical Engineer
Just 26 years old, nail tech Stella Sampson has been working for a cosmetics company since early 2015, after studying chemical engineering at the National Technical University of Athens for five-and-a-half years.
by Judy Lessin
Hybrid Acrylic and Gel Real Flower Inlay
Suzie Moskal makes a hybrid inlay using acrylic, gel and real flowers.
by Staff
NSI Nails: Glitter Acrylic Stiletto With 3-D Lace
NSI created a range of products and tools especially for the nail artist and introduce the Secrets gel line with this glitter acrylic 3-D lace tutorial.
by Staff
Christmas Gift and Bow Nails
April Ryan (@red_iguana_) shares how she creates a Christmas gift hand-painted gel nail design (with a ribbon and bow!), which was originally shared on our Instagram Stories (@nailsmagazine). Merry Christmas!
by Staff
Christmas Present Nails With Snow White Ribbons
Crystal Nails guides you through the delicate creative process of sprucing up your nails with a ribbons-themed, snow white Christmas nail art design using a stamping technique, gels, chrome, and Crystal Nails Color Gel.
by Staff
Frosted Snowflakes Glitter Nail Tutorial
We're winding down our Nail Tech Takeover Week on Instagram (@nailsmagazine) with NTNA S.2 finalist April Ryan (@red_iguana_). April shares a frosted glitter snowflake nail design that she originally shared on our Instagram Stories.
by Staff
NSI Nails: Gel Polish Glitter Ombre Fade
NSI's Polish Pro is a gel-polish formula that lasts two to three times longer than a natural nail manicure, without chipping, smudging or cracking. In this video, an NSI educator teaches you how to create a glitter ombre fade with NSI Polish Pro gel polish.
by Staff
Alessandro Nail Polish & Gelactic Gel Top Coat
Discover the Gelactic Gel Top Coat – created for Alessandro nail polish – which extends colour durability, creates a sparkling shine and can stay perfect for up to a week. Just 2 simple steps to get the perfect long-lasting manicure at home! The unique wear-boosting technology provides extra-strong double staying power between the nail, the colour and the top coat. Both textures work perfectly together, giving your nails the ultimate in shine and up to a week of flawless staying power with no chipping without an LED lamp.
by Staff
Go Gold for New Year's Eve
Brooke Gilliam of McKinney, Texas, shows how to combine Real Gold Inc.’s 24 by RGI with acrylic to make a glamorous nail for New Year’s Eve.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Knit
Bold and chunky fibers are snug enough for nail art.
by Beth Livesay
Cuticle Cream for Picture Perfect Posts
With every tech vying for the perfect angle and pose to post on social media, it’s important to remember to keep cuticles looking hydrated.
by Beth Livesay
300 Nails for 30 Models
Runway nail veteran Vickii Adams of Milwaukee designed 300 nails for 30 models in collaboration with designer Moda Muñeca’s lookbook.
by Staff
On My Mind: Passionate, Patient, Fun
I welcome the change 2017 brings to NAILS.
by Beth Livesay
Winter Is Coming: 14 Frosty Fingertips
Baby, it's cold outside, but your clients' nails don't have to suffer!
by Megan Satalich