Nail Art Studio: Winking Leprechaun
Jade Sewell demonstrates how to do Winking Leprechaun nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
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Crowdsourcing: What was your biggest nail service disaster?
This month we asked nail techs: What was your biggest nail service disaster?
by Tracy Rubert
Naked Nails with OPI @ Fashion Week (BCBGMAZAXRIA FW15)
OPI shows off its nude color, Samoan Sand, at BCBGMAZAXRIA's FW15 show, topped with an OPI matte top coat.
by Staff
How-To: Purjoi 3-D Nail Art with Gel Polish
Purjoi Nail Studio’s gel-polish line of 50 colors is infused with rich hues and has a high-shine gloss that can last up to two weeks.
by Staff
Retail Boutique: Make a Wish
Offer clients all the luck they could hope for.
by Staff
Nail Art Studio: Mardi Gras Party
Valerie A. Williams demonstrates how to do Mardi Gras Party nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 3 of 4 - Applying White
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the white gel in the third step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 4
by Staff
Next Top Nail Artist: Season 2 Finale
In what was a tighter-than-imagined race, here are the competition results in the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Season 2 finale.See the final challenge fashion runway-inspired nails for Libertine.Hear our Top 3 in a Miss America-style Q&A.See all 10 weekly nail art challenges.Check out the nail art from NTNA Season 1.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 2 of 4 - Applying Pink
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the pink gel in the second step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 3 | Classic Gel French Part 4
by Staff
How-To: Gelifinity Edge Nail
Watch Kupa educator Yire Castillo create an edge-shaped extension on celeb nail tech, Naja Rickette, using Kupa’s Gelfinity hard gel system.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 1 of 4 - Applying Builder
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the builder gel in the first step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 3 | Classic Gel French Part 4
by Staff
Say It All With a Wall Decal
“Wall decals are fairly easy to apply,” says Sarah Sowa, whose Etsy shop, Vinyl Design Creations, offers both pre-designed and custom-ordered decals.
by Staff
Royal Jeweled Nails with Gelish Cinderella Collection
Follow these steps to create a bejeweled nail perfect for a royal ball.
Nail Tech Develops Her Own Gel-Polish Line
Those Who Can’t Do, Invent: Nail tech Joi Lambert, owner of Purjoi Nail Studio, turned to product development when she discovered her painting skills were below average.
by Judy Lessin
Spring 2015 Polish Preview: Game On
Nail color for spring is all fun and games. Randomly choose from richly saturated hues or strategically stick to subtle colors. Convince your clients to take a chance on these seasonal shades for the ultimate win.
by Beth Livesay
Artistic Nail Design's French Sculpture with Hardcore Building Gel
Artistic Nail Design’s French Sculpture with Hardcore Building Gels is a way to build a French manicure without acrylic or nail tips.
by Staff
From Military to Management
When nail tech Jen McClain set out to hire a manager for her salon — Completely Polished in Cranberry Township, Pa. — she sought out a military veteran.
by Staff