Salon Tour and Nail Storage Ideas
Australia-based nail tech Bel of Bels Gels gives a tour of her nail salon with storage ideas and salon equipment.
by Staff
Articles
Essie Nail Tips: Nail Prep
Essie's lead educator, Rita Remark, shares her tips for prepping nails to create the perfect manicure.
by Staff
Urban Cowgirl: Fall 2015 Gelish Behind the Scenes
Gelish takes us behind the scenes with its Urban Cowgirl gel-polish collection.
by Staff
Footlogix Solutions to Foot and Shoe Odor
Say goodbye to smelly feet and shoes with Footlogix Foot and Shoe Deodorant Sprays.
by Staff
Dynamic Nails
These reusable tips can save nail techs time from having to sculpt and prep nails.
by Staff
Trend Watch: Embellished
Add some sparkle to nails with stones, jewels, studs, or charms.
by Beth Livesay
Something Sketchy: Aki Kohno
Aki Kohno of Two Brown Eyed Girls in Los Angeles, worked with NAILS senior editor Beth Livesay to create a negative space neon design for summer.
by Staff
Shattered Shapes Nail Art Tutorial
Keep clients looking sharp with cutting-edge nail fashion taken straight from the runway.
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Troubleshooting Your Nail Stamping
After Holly Schippers created a video on how to stamp with CND Additives or pigment, there were requests for help in getting consistent results, therefore here is a video with some tips that will hopefully ensure your stamping success!
by Staff
On the Road: Square Salon + Spa
Winner of the 2012 NAHA design award, Square prides itself on being the ultimate destination for beauty in the Las Vegas area.
by Beth Livesay
Essie Nail Tips: Cuticle Care
Watch as Essie's lead educator, Rita Remark, teaches you about the importance of cuticle care.
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Essie Nail Tips: Perfect Polish Application
Get the perfect application every time with these helpful tips from Essie's lead educator, Rita Remark.
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Alessandro's Dream: An All-In-One Pedicure Chair
The height of this multi-functional seat can be individually adjusted, making it ideal for all types of cosmetic treatments. A high-tech foot bath with integrated hydro massage function and coloured LED lighting sits beneath the footrest, which can be electrically adjusted or simply removed for pedicures. The entire seat is padded with soft, lounger-optimised foam and covered with hard-wearing faux leather.
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How to Repair a Cracked/Lifted Acrylic Nail
While renovating her new nail studio, Suzie Moskal damaged her acrylic thumbnail. In this in-depth tutorial, she demonstrates how to repair the lifted nail and make it beautiful again.
by Staff
Neon Sensation Nail Art
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create a detailed black-outlined neon nail design using striping techniques.
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Venice Collection by OPI (Fall 2015)
This fall, bring the romance and opulence of Venice, Italy, into your heart and onto your fingertips with the Venice Collection by OPI. Inspired by this extraordinary city, the 15 new shades of the Venice Collection present a modern interpretation of Baroque style. Romantic reds, decadent blues, striking corals, dreamy pastels, elegant nudes, dramatic darks, and luxurious metallics proclaim that “less is more” is out and sumptuous indulgence is in.
by Staff
Faces of Breast Cancer
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we reached out to some courageous nail techs who have braved breast cancer and asked that they share their stories.
by Tracy Rubert