Tweezerman Goes Paisley
This laid-back bohemian pattern has withstood the test of time, and now makes an appearance on Tweezerman’s new mini slant tweezer and mirror set.
by Staff
Articles
Pink and Aqua Stripes and Dots Tutorial
Wet Paint Nails shows a simple and elegant nail art tutorial using a striper brush and dotting tool (or toothpick) using Shock & Aqua, Call the Chauffeur pink, and Always Buy Platinum silver metallic.
by Staff
Troubleshooter: Dotting Tools
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to use dotting tools to create simple nail art. This is an effective way to increase revenue without sacrificing time.
by Staff
Doug Schoon on Proper Salon Ventilation
Doug Schoon lays out in simple terms how to properly ventilate your salon. For more info on the PBA and NMC ventilation guidelines, click here for a PDF handout.For more Doug Schoon videos please visit - http://facetofacewithdougschoon.com/
by Staff
Gel-Polish French Manicure Application
Holly Schippers showing how to do a French look with gel-polish.
by Staff
Chanel-Inspired Nail Art
Inspired by a runway look, Hiroko Fujikawa of MARS the Salon in Los Angeles, created this haute striped design.
by Staff
NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Simone)
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Simone Gilbert from Melbourne, Australia, created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
by Staff
How To: Mia Secret Color Punch Collection
This video demonstrates a colorful acrylic nail art design executed using Mia Secret's Color Punch nail powders collection. For another Mia Secret tutorial, click here.
by Staff
NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Sherri)
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Sherri Traweek from Redlands, Calif., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
by Staff
NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Lexi)
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Lexi Martone from Dix Hills, N.Y., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
by Staff
NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Lavette)
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Lavette Cephus from Toledo, Ohio, created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
by Staff
NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Lauren)
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Lauren Boyd from Memphis, Tenn., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
by Staff
NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Danielle)
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Danielle Costantino from Cranston, R.I., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. They received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
by Staff
Double Decker
This holiday season, deck out clients’ tips with the latest collaboration between Gwen Stefani and OPI. The always stylish rock star is the inspiration behind these easy-to-do nail art designs anyone will want to rock.
by Beth Livesay
On The Road: Paintbox
There’s been a lot of buzz around Paintbox, a modern manicure studio located in the SoHo area of New York City. While in town for New York Fashion Week, I was invited to drop in and see what all the hype was about.
by Beth Livesay
How To: L&P Smile Lines
Holly Schippers, aka FingerNailFixer, shares detailed tips to create a great smile line.
by Staff
Beauty Changes Lives/CND Tippi Hedren Scholarship Winners for Fall 2014 Announced
Ten aspiring beauty industry professionals will receive financial awards up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.
by Tracy Rubert