Uber Mats are Uber Useful
Uber Mats save your space and give you a place to swatch and polish happily.
by Staff
Articles
Two Colors Define 2016
Pantone named not one, but two colors of the year for 2016.
by Beth Livesay
Former Congressman talks discrimination on Vietnamese salons in Louisiana
Filmmaker Adele Pham shares her full interview with former U.S. Congressman Joseph Cao, the first Vietnamese-American to be elected to Congress, at the state senate for a bill hearing requiring the next member of the Louisiana state board of barbering and cosmetology to be someone who is Vietnamese that works within the nail industry. The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology has been accused of discriminating against Vietnamese-owned salons.
by Staff
CND's Creative Play Sneak Peek at the Tet Parade/Tet Festival
CND partnered with Advance Beauty College (ABC), for this year’s Tet Festival and Little Saigon Tet Parade on Feb. 12 – 14 to honor the Vietnamese-American community and its tremendous contributions to the professional nail industry. Hollywood legends Tippi Hedren and Kiều Chinh recently joined CND's Jan Arnold to honor the Vietnamese-American community and to offer an exclusive sneak peek at an exciting new product set to launch in April.
by Staff
Cocktail-Inspired Polishes Come With Mixers
Alex Martin Dean’s cocktail-inspired polish line, called Nail Buzz, launched five bold colors last fall.
by Judy Lessin
How-To: Reverse Stamping Nail Art
Give your clients the intricate nail art they want without having to draw any of the design by incorporating stamping into the service.
From Shark Tank to Pedi Tub
Three friends who pitched their gourmet mango preserves on “Shark Tank” decided to take a share of their profits and open Simply Panache Nail Bar & Pedi Spa in Hampton, Va.
by Judy Lessin
CND Art Vandal Watercolor Nail Art
Follow these steps to learn how to make a watercolor effect with added texture and dimension.
Trend Watch: Broken Glass
Cut up Mylar or foil gives nails a bright shiny edge.
by Beth Livesay
NYFW A/W 2016: The Blonds-Inspired Wearable Nail Art by CND
This nail art tutorial by CND demonstrates how to turn a runway design into realway fashion. Inspired by the looks seen at The Blonds Autumn/Winter 2016 show, this video demonstrates how to translate couture nails into a wearable manicure. For more information, visit here.
by Staff
NYFW A/W 2016: Libertine-Inspired Wearable Nail Art by CND
This nail art tutorial by CND demonstrates how to turn a runway design into realway fashion. Inspired by the looks seen at Libertine Autumn/Winter 2016 show, this video demonstrates how to translate couture nails into a wearable manicure. For more information, visit here.
by Staff
Once Was Enough: 5 Things Nail Techs Will Never Do Twice
Nail techs will try anything once if it improves their technique or business. These things are on the "never again" list.
by Staff
Olivia Munn and Naya Rivera Wear Caption Polish
Caption helped kick off Oscar Week with manicures at the Vanity Fair Young Hollywood event.
by Beth Livesay
NYFW A/W 2016: Negative Space Nail Art by Miss Pop, China Glaze for Alice + Olivia
As seen on Periscope: Backstage at NYFW A/W 2016 Alice + Olivia with China Glaze’s lead manicurist Miss Pop. Watch her create the negative space nail art with a dusty rose shades using nail stickers. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world. http://www.nailsmag.com
by Staff
NYFW A/W 2016: Morgan Taylor for Zero + Maria Cornejo
As seen on Periscope: NAILS Magazine senior editor Beth Livesay interviews Morgan Taylor’s Morgan Haile, Taylor Daniel, and lead manicurist Danielle Candido about the concept, planning, and execution of the nails for Zero + Maria Cornejo NYFW A/W 16. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
by Staff
NYFW A/W 2016: Miss Pop, OPI for Jeremy Scott
As seen on Periscope: NAILS Magazine senior editor Beth Livesay talks about the nail looks for NYFW A/W 16 Jeremy Scott with lead manicurist Miss Pop. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
by Staff
February 2016 Cover Tech Ashley Gregory Pushes Boundaries
Cover Tech Ashley Gregory talks about her cover image and gives advice to other techs looking to move into editorial work.
by Judy Lessin