Swerve On Design with Caption Nail Polish
Watch as Greg Salo, President of Young Nails teaches you how to create this design using the Young Nails Lucents collection.
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Henna Design on Sculpted Stiletto Nails
Suzie Moskal demonstrates how to build a Stiletto Nail with acrylic and then creates a beautiful Henna design.
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House of Polish (OPI Salon Spotlight)
Get a glimpse into this stunning salon space in Beverly Hills. House of Polish makes everyone feel like a celebrity. From the monogrammed champagne flutes to the Swarovski crystal encrusted Beats headphones at every pedicure chair — the House of Polish makes anyone feel like a celebrity. You Might Also Like: House of Polish: This Beverly Hills Salon Is Cutting Edge
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Following in Mom's Footsteps
It’s not uncommon for nail technicians to have a family member who also shares the same trade. For several of these nail techs, they remember a part of their childhood spent in salons. Whether they initially planned on another profession or knew right away they would follow in their mother’s footsteps, these women share how their mothers played a specific role in finding their way into the nail industry.
by Becky May
Nailgasm’s Artist You Need to Know: Margaret Thomas
Nailgasm’s Ayla Montgomery kicks off a new series titled, Artist You Need to Know. In the first episode, we meet Margaret Thomas of It’s a Secret salon in Culver City, Calif.
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Hidden Nail Art Stamped Color-Changing Gels
First you see it, then you don't. Kate Dix (@Dixiegirlxox) shows how to add a hidden nail art design using Gel II's Reaction color-changing gel-polish and The Stamps by Gel II nail stamping kit.
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Support Your Local Nail Fairy
Every other Friday the young patients at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Wash., receive a special visitor — none other than the Nail Fairy. Wearing wings and bearing polish, Martina Ngo is welcomed with broad smiles as she dispenses manicures and good cheer.
by Judy Lessin
A Test for the Typical Tech
Based on statistics found in NAILS 2014-2015 Big Book, what follows is a portrait of a typical nail technician. How many boxes can you check?
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The Theme’s the Thing: Modern Malibu Chic
When Eden Sassoon opened her salon, Eden by Eden Sassoon in West Hollywood, Calif., her intention was to create a homey environment with a Malibu Beach feel.
by Judy Lessin
Orly's Epix Flexible Long-Lasting Color
Orly's EPIX Flexible Color is a two-step long-wearing formula with Smudge-Fixing Technology.
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Caption Nail Polish: Nail Stamping Plates with Lucents Colors
Greg Salo, president of Young Nails teases the company's upcoming Nail Stamping kits. He uses Caption Lucents nail polish.
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Metallic Platinum Nail Art Tutorial
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create an intricate metallic platinum nail art design.
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Orly's Adrenaline Rush Polish Collection: Behind The Scenes
Jump head first into the deep end of summer. Six fierce Orly colors have you covered no matter where the impulse takes you. A deeper than the ocean blue, atomic red, intense mauve, melon, bright green and purple all declare strong is the new sexy.
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Galaxy Nails Using Gel II Gel-Polish
Create a nail design that's out of this world using Gel II products.
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CND Design Lab: Opening Ceremony Nails (NYFW S/S 2015)
Here's a quik step-by-step tutorial on creating a water marbling effect using Shellac.
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Color Block Mustache Nail Art
Pair bold colors with nail art of your favorite facial hair for a fun and festive occasion.
Spring Speckle Nail Art Tutorial by Essie
This speckle technique was inspired by the splatter murals of Jackson Pollock. Watch as Essie lead manicurist, Rita Remark, demonstrates how to recreate this look. Essie nail polishes used to create this look: blanc, meet me at sunset, mezmerised, and licorice.
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