NTNA S. 4 Challenge #3: Family Treasure (Jonny)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 challenge #3 sponsored by Gel II asked contestants to show us what they treasured most. Here is Jonny Pham's entry. Click here to see all 10 entries.
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NTNA S. 4 Challenge #3: Family Fashion (Deanna)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 challenge #3 sponsored by Gel II asked contestants to show us what they treasured most. Here is Deanna White's entry. Click here to see all 10 entries.
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NTNA S. 4 Challenge #3: Vintage Chic (Dana)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 challenge #3 sponsored by Gel II asked contestants to show us what they treasured most. Here is Dana Cecil's entry. Click here to see all 10 entries.
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NTNA S. 4 Challenge #3: Family Tree (Amber)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 challenge #3 sponsored by Gel II asked contestants to show us what they treasured most. Here is Amber Dunson's entry. Click here to see all 10 entries.
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Mermaid Aquarium Nails
Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio, used gel to make this aquarium nail art.
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Artistic Nail Design: Guiding the Way
Artistic educators discuss the importance of Artistic as a brand as well as education.
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Hybrid UV/LED Gelfinity Lamp from Kupa Inc.
Kupa Inc. introduces its Hybrid UV/LED Gelfinity Lamp. The lamp comes in both Black or White acetone resistant finish. There is a 10, 30, 60 and 90 second drying time with automatic sensor. This lamp may be used in the USA with 110 Volt plug or the UK with 220 adapter plug.
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Hard Gel Nail Extension
April Ryan uses regular hard gels — clear, white and cover pink, to do her own nails. "For a new set you can make nails matte, don't file them too much, and use a buffer or soft file," she says.
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A Day in the Life of a Nail Expert: Brittle Nails
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the causes of brittle nails and explores treatment myths and solutions.
by Dr. Dana Stern
Masterpiece Nails for National Museum Day
National Museum Day is September 24th. Pay homage to some of the most iconic pieces of art with nail art from our Mini Masterpiece series.
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Take a Tip from…AII Educational Consultant Sean Phan
Chrome is in and to perfect the application, it takes practice.
Vintage Lace and Mindful Mandala Stamping Gel Design
Fee Wallace shows how to create a vintage lace and mindful mandala design using CND Shellac and stamping plates.
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Fall for Autumn Nail Art
You can feel it in the air — a subtle crispness, a slight chill, a certain slant of light. Today is officially the first day of autumn: time for apple cider, cozy sweaters, and changing leaves. Fall for these seasonal nail art designs.
by Tracy Rubert
School Profile: A New Nail Tech Program for Penrose Academy
When Jill Kohler and her husband opened Scottsdale AZ.-based Penrose Academy back in August 2006, the cosmetology and esthetics school did not offer a nail tech program. But now, ten years later, a nails-only option is being offered because of employer demand in the community for qualified nail techs. We caught up with Kohler to discuss how this evolution came about.
by Tracy Rubert
Voesh Mani In a Box Tutorial
VOESH New York shows how to use the for Mani In a Box three stepprocess. The product is vegan, paraben-free, and gluten-free.
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Ursula Nail Art
Sherri Traweek of Redlands, Calif., shows how she made this witchy under the sea nail design.
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Holochrome Pigment Design Tutorial
In this video, Kirsty shows how to mix things up a little with holochrome powder to create holographic designs.
by Staff