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Don’t Soak, Wrap

The wraps, made out of a soft foil for a snug fit, also trap heat for quick removal and cause no nail damage.

Behind the Scenes: Roller Derby Nails

Rolling Into Her Dreams: Get a behind the scenes look at our October 2014 cover, featuring nails by Young Nails' senior mentor Lauren Denney.

Pavé Crystal Pedicure

Follow these steps for an aquamarine embellished pedicure with Pavé.

Breast Cancer Awareness Dotting Design

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Elena Sanaina contributes to the cause with a simple cute nail design.

Show [Us] Your...Creative Space

We asked nail techs to show us where they create. Here’s a look at the studios, desks, and workspaces where masterpieces are made.

Blood Stained Newspaper Halloween Nails by Robin Moses

Robin Moses shares nail art tutorial designs for Halloween, not for the faint of heart.

Breast Cancer Awareness Nails

Janelle Gaw of Elle and Ish shows how to create simple designs to support breast cancer awareness using polish and a striping brush.

Nail Art Studio: Orange and Teal Ombre

Eva Jenkins demonstrates how to do Orange and Teal Ombre nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Halloween Checkerboard

Jade Sewell demonstrates how to do Halloween Checkerboard nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Purple Foil

Meryl Hayton demonstrates how to do Purple Foil nail art.

Nail Art Studio: Autumn Leaves

Yolanda Hernandez demonstrates how to do Autumn Leaves nail art.

Signature Services: Morroccan Mint Tea Pedicure

Signature Services: Signature Herbal Spa Manicure

Peanuts by OPI

The collection features four new polishes inspired by Charles M. Schulz’s iconic characters. 

Client of the Month: The Hyper-Sensitive

As a nail tech, you’re sure to have at least one client who’s the sensitive type. From onycholysis to itchy, dry cuticles, symptoms caused by allergies to common ingredients can range from mild to severe. Learn to spot these aggravating symptoms and treat them accordingly.

Tough-as-Nails Roller Derby Nail Techs

Nail techs by day, derby divas by night, these rough and tumble women know the meaning of “work hard, play hard.” 

Master Techs Spill Their Secrets

Nail Masters, Success Stories From Industry Experts brings together industry nail experts and well as well-known brand owners, educators, competition winners, and nail competition judges.