Celebrity manicurist, Michelle Saunders, shows how to create this look inspired by refreshing wind chills on hot summer days. This nail look features two essie shades: "Sand Tropez" and "Big Spender," and with just two steps, it is sure to be a breeze.
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The crowd is restless. An eclectic mix of cultures, styles, and lives are here for one thing — the music. In The Mix turns up the volume on a street-inspired palette of rich and riotous color. An irresistible compilation of bright coral, fiery fuchsia, and electric blue synthesizes with plum and a mosaic glitter that will have you feeling the beat. Next stop, the dance floor.
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Tammy Taylor shows how to use the Keep on Shining Dazzle Rocks Prizma Collection. "This collection was inspired by putting a little sparkle into every set of nails, whether it’s a full set or just one accent nail. These three beautiful Dazzle Rocks Prizmas are made out of clear acrylic and packed with translucent holographic glitters so they match every color of nail," says Taylor.
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Sara Cole submitted a nail disease photo and won a Clear Nail retail display and Callus & Cuticle Removers from Dr. G’s in a random drawing.
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We asked nail school instructors: How do you approach teaching a class of students with diverse backgrounds (the older senior student, the very young/teen student, the student with a troubled background)?
NailSpex — Lauren Wireman’s line of super-cute glasses made just for nail techs — shield the eyes from flying Swarovski crystals and other nail debris.
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The Lenox GX Pedicure Chair features a telescopic foot rest that adjusts from 4” to 10” to accommodate every nail technician.
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Application takes half the time and removal takes five minutes.
Suzie Moskal is on the hunt for original items to accent her new nail studio.
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LED (light-emitting diode) technology is one of the hottest trends in nails right now. In a mad dash to keep up, manufacturers are coming up with new LED lamps designed to cure gels faster and smarter than older-gen UV models. NAILS illuminates the basics of an LED lamp’s anatomy and offers a buyer’s guide to the latest generation of these amped-up lamps.
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In honor of International Nail Art Day (first Saturday of August) nail tech and holiday founder Mimi Wilson hosted a scavenger hunt for Color Club nail goodies all over New York City. The event was broadcasted live on NAILS Magazine Snapchat.
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FingerNailFixer HollySchippers shows a few quick tips to make sure you're getting the most out of your CND LED lamp.
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Discover the beauty of the Arctic tundra. Colors crystallize into shimmering frozen effects. Experience the wonder. Mysterious. Surreal. Untamed.
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Natasha Lee shows how to create chrome watermarbling for fingers and toes using Color Club silver hologram and Models Own Chrome Collection. She uses two techniques, one dipping nails into the water and one dipping paper into the water and applying it like a nail appliqué.
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MiladyPro now features six step-by-step tutorials to help you brush up your skills.
Mia Secret introduces Chrome Mirror Nail Liquid, specially formulated with a metallic pigment for a reflective finish.
To help cut down consultation time, this nail tech got crafty and made a nail shape guide.