DIY Refreshing Cucumber Lemon Foot Mask
Freshen up your seasonal pedicure offerings with a handmade foot mask.
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Tropical Tips in EzFlow Boogie Nights Paradise Cove
Follow this step-by-step for a tropical chevron design.
My Other Life: Heidi Bargmann, Rock Band Assistant
She’s With the Band: Nail tech Heidi Bargmann, owner of Perfectly Polished in Minneapolis, Minn., happily spends much of her free time assisting a local band called GB Leighton.
by Judy Lessin
How to Open a Nail Salon: The Renovation Begins
Suzie Moskal's new nail studio location teardown is complete, and now the renovations begin. Suzie shares some important differences between DIY reno's versus hiring professional tradesmen. You Might Also Like: How to Open a Nail Business: Tearing Down How to Open a Nail Salon: Continued Renovation Finding Treasures for Suzies Nail Studio
by Staff
CND: Nails. Fashion. Beauty.
CND explores its tagline, "Nails. Fashion. Beauty." with behind-the-scenes footage from nail tutorials, photo shoots, and runway shows.
by Staff
J&A Introduces Removable Accessories Tray
J&A’s new removable accessories tray allows technicians to concentrate more on creativity rather than worrying about holding a polish bottle.
by Staff
Bear Those Clawz: 3-D Printed Nail Art
These reusable nails are applied with an adhesive sticker that doesn’t cause damage to the natural nail or polish.
by Beth Livesay
Art Over Easy
Nail tech extraordinaire Lauren Wireman made CND’s Jan Arnold a very personal piece of art for her private collection.
by Staff
Britches & Stitches: Washed Out/Faded Nails
Gisela Marti shows how to create washed out/faded nail designs using Tammy Taylor Gelegance color gel-polish and gel art paints. The technique uses a dry brush technique.
by Staff
Easy Sparkling Night Sky Nail Art
FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers shows how to create a sparkling night sky nail design using CND Shellac and CND Additives in White Out, Midnight Revelry, and Hummingbird.
by Staff
Trend Watch: Brocade
Tapestry comes alive with the sumptuous texture of this fabric.
by Beth Livesay
A Room of One’s Own: Nail Décor
Nail tech Sheila Monaus of Long Beach, Calif., shows off the decor inside her private nail room.
by Beth Livesay
New Salon Fills a Void in Texas Neighborhood’s Nail Scene
Sensing the demand, two sisters opened Polish in the Bryker Woods area of central Austin earlier this year. The high-end, natural nails-focused salon is quickly becoming a fixture in the neighborhood.
by Brittni Rubin
Retail Boutique: Cocktail Accessories
With that summer sun shining, clients will want nothing more than a tall glass of something cold. Now they can turn their beverages into a talking piece or decorative detail with these trendy drink accessories — from patterned coasters to bright straws.
by Staff
Fun Nail Glitter Nail Art
Suzie Moskal goes for an iridescent, sparkle look with full glitter from Magnetic and nail polish from INM and OPI.
by Staff
Essie Nail Art Tutorial: Dry Brush Technique
Learn how to recreate this fun summer look in just a few easy steps.
by Staff
Behind the Scenes: Russian Cathedral Nails
Impeccable Artistry: Inspired by St. Basil's Cathedral, NTNA finalist Lexi Martone made these landmark nails for our May cover.
by Hannah Lee