Vintage Dots Nail Art
Tin Cao Bui of Blossom Beauty Lounge in Redondo Beach, Calif., shows how to make this vintage-inspired polka dot design.
by Staff
Articles
Bridal Shower Blossoms
Tin Cao Bui of Blossom Beauty Lounge in Redondo Beach, Calif., shows how to make this 3-D quilted heart design.
by Beth Livesay
Mermaid Tail Sculpted Stiletto Nail Art
Suzie Moskal uses acrylic, jewels, a calligraphy pen, and ink to shape and build a stiletto nail into the design of a mermaid tail.
by Staff
Laqué Nail Bar (OPI Salon Spotlight)
Laqué Nail Bar is a unique upscale salon with a cult following. They are most known for their extensions and nail art, both signature services that have garnered the salon over one million Instagram followers.
by Staff
Handpainted Lace on Stiletto Nail Art Tutorial
Suzie Moskal demonstrates how to do a hand-painted lace design on gel-polished stiletto nails in this thorough tutorial.
by Staff
Try It On: Translucent ColorPaints by OPI
It's blendable nail lacquer! OPI ColorPaints have a revolutionary translucent formula that layers and blends for endless nail art designs.
by Staff
How to Use Carbide Bits from Kupa's 10-Piece Bit Kit
Kupa master educator Ann Chang demonstrates how to use each of the bits included in Kupa's K-Star 10-Piece Bit Kit.
by Staff
Nail Salon Industry Statistics and Resources
We will continue to update this page with statistics and important health and safety resources for nail salon owners, nail technicians, and consumers.
by Staff
Crowdsourcing: Do you socialize with clients outside of the salon?
This month we asked nail techs: Do you socialize with clients outside of the salon? Why or why not?
by Tracy Rubert
Amp Up Your Offerings: Spray Tanning
In the third installment of our new series, NAILS explores services you can easily add to your menu to increase your revenue and offer your clients convenience. This month, we take a look at spray tanning.
by Tracy Rubert
Healthy Living: Eye Health
Focusing on the tiny details of manicures and pedicures all day, not to mention the intricacies of nail art, can eventually take a toll on vision and eye health. If you’re experiencing blurry vision or other symptoms, find out what to do to alleviate the problem and what preventive measures you can take now to protect your eye health in the future.
by Tracy Rubert
NAILS Magazine Shares Outrage Over Labor Abuses in New York Salons
NAILS Magazine and VietSALON Magazine applaud the New York Times exposé of the appalling exploitation of nail salon workers in certain communities and urge increased consumer awareness and enforcement efforts.
Nail Art "Art Noveau" Design
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create an intricate "Art Noveau" design.
by Staff
Simple Striping Brush Art Tutorial
Shannon Underwood shows a quick and simple tutorial on 'flick' style nail art. Products used: Gelish 18g curing lamp, Gelish TIO, Hand & Nail Harmony (Gelish) striping brush, Gelish colors: Colors-Arctic Freeze,Tahiti Hottie, Pacific Sunset, and Maliblu Me Away.
by Staff
For Clients: How to Choose a Quality Nail Salon
Pass this information on to your clients to determine if the salon you have chosen is not only providing great nails, but a safe and healthy environment as well.
by Staff
What I Wish I'd Known About Teaching
Sometimes we jump in and take on roles professionally, not knowing exactly what we’re getting into. Often it’s a case of sink or swim. We asked instructors: What do you wish you had known before you started teaching?
by Tracy Rubert
Cuticle Application by Young Nails
Watch as Greg shows you how to bring the acrylic to just the right point on the natural nail. He takes you through some common mistakes and some very easy solutions!
by Staff