How Moisturizers Work
We rely on lotions and creams to keep our skin soft, smooth, and supple — but what’s the science behind them?
by Tracy Rubert
Articles
Pokemon Go Poke Ball French Tip Nails
Natasha Lee collaborates with Maggy from Red Ted Art to create this set of Pokeball French Nails.
by Staff
How to Create a Geometric Gel Polish Design
In this video Kirsty Meakin shows us how to create a geometric design using gel polish and free hand artwork.
by Staff
How to Sculpt an Extreme Ballerina Nail
Naio Nails' Kirsti Meakin shows how to sculpt an extreme ballerina (or coffin) nail.
by Staff
CYOgel Nail Demo
CYOgel allows you to mix your own gel-polish for less than half the cost of branded gel-polish. Choose from over 180 colors or mix two or more to create custom shades — color choice is now unlimited!
by Staff
Easy Guide How to Safely Remove Acrylic Nails
Kirsty Meakin shows a safe and easy way to remove acrylic nails.
by Staff
Aluminum Crinkled Gel Nail Design
This is a very quirky but simple nail design that gives a really cool look. You could use this as an accent nail for a set or have a full set of these nails.
by Staff
A Day at Young Nails
We take a walk through a busy day with Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails.
by Erika Kotite
On My Mind: Entrepreneurs Among Us
Companies large and small are started each year by nail techs - and you could be the next.
by Erika Kotite
Young Nails SlickPour French Design
Let Greg Salo of Young Nails show you how to create a french look using SlickPour.
by Staff
Stamping Shellac and Minx Nail Art
CND education ambassador Fee Wallace shows how to create a nail art design using CND Shellac and Minx and stamping to create the embellishments and design.
by Staff
Tammy Taylor Mirror Mirror Chrome Dazzle Dust
Tammy Taylor shares some secrets to creating chrome nails using Tammy Taylor's Mirror Mirror Chrome Dazzle Dust. "When chroming nails, there are a few things to be aware of: the chrome can peel away from the sides easily and if it isn’t applied correctly it will show every imperfection," Taylor says.
by Staff
DreaMau DIY Nail Polish Color Mixing
For the first time, you can choose and produce thousands of nail polish colors with a great variety of tones and textures with the DreaMau color mixing machine. Create both nail polish and gel-polish. The possibilities are endless.
by Staff
Autumn Pedicure Treatment with LCN Red Wine Leaf
Stephanie Schmitt a Red Wine Leaf Treatment from LCN. The special feature of this foot care treatment stimulates circulation and relieves tired and stressed feet and legs.
by Staff
Inspiring Instructor: Rosa Vargas
West Palm Beach Florida – based nail artist and instructor Rosa Vargas is a talented and devoted teacher who has educated and inspired many nail tech students to reach their career goals and achieve success in the industry. We recently caught up with her for a quick Q&A.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art From the 2016 Summer Olympics
The nails on these athletes are Rio pretty.
by Beth Livesay
Olympics-Inspired Nail Art
Ready, set, gold!
by Beth Livesay