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Earth Day Nail Art

Green With Style: Here are some nail art designs that will inspire you to go green.

Contrasting Mani

Glamour's February Issue discusses a fresh take on old colors: two-tone nails with a deep marine blue and a soft green. To do your own, paint first a layer with a blue like Zoya Nail Polish in Edie. Let dry and then accent with a green like Alexa on the moon only. TIP: To make a perfect moon, use a eyeliner brush. 

Touch of Elegance

Danalynn Stockwood demonstrates how to do Touch of Elegance nail art.

J&A's Line of Pedicure Spa Chairs

This video highlights the features on J&A's Lenox SE, Lenox DS, Lenox GX, and Lenox GS pedicure spa chairs. For more information, visit www.jausainc.com.

Bellus Academy Announces Partnership with Minx

Bellus Academy  recently announced the March 2014 re-launch of their Spa Nail Technician program at their Poway (San Diego County) campus and the academy’s new partnership with Minx Nails, the heat-activated fashion nail coatings.

Hot Tips

In the Jan/Feb 2014 issue of Shape Magazine, four great DIY manis are highlighted for a great look in the office or out on the town. 

Crowdsourcing: Specialties vs. a Wide-Ranging Menu

This month we asked nail techs: Is it best to offer a wide-ranging salon menu or to hone in on a specialty or two?

2014 Mural Contest: A Blast From the Past

Demonstrating extraordinary talent, a steady hand, and a keen eye for detail, nail artist Elsbeth Schuetz won this year’s contest with her Roaring Twenties-themed mural. Congratulations also go to second-place winner Aria Justice of Enid, Okla., and third-place winner Amanda Lenher, of Collierville, Tenn. Our sincere thanks to all who entered.

Signature Services: Oxygen Spa Pedicure

Troubleshooter: Negative Space Nail Art

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to create negative space nail art with gel-polish and gel paints.

New Neutrals

February's Cosmopolitan gives advice for five professional and trendy nail colors to keep you stylish while you're trying to land the job of your dreams. Colors include: Nudist by Sonia Kashuk, Fade to Greige by Ciate, Purity by Zoya, Eclipse by Topshop, and After School Boy Blazer by Essie. 

The New Pointy Look

The February Issue of Lucky Magazine reveals a much talked-about trend. The manicure of the moment is long, sculpted, and definitely pointy. You've probably seen Adele's sharp almond-shaped nails at the Golden Globes, or perhaps Katy Perry's long stiletto nails at the Met Ball. More and more women are going for this sophisticated look, eventually becoming accustomed to the length to do every day things. 

Flat Nail Art Designs by OPI

Here are some flat nail art design tutorials created by OPI's nail artists.

Easter Egg Shell Roses

Yolanda C. Hernandez demonstrates how to do Easter Egg Shell Roses nail art.

Aquamarine in the Spring

Bryan Vu demonstrates how to do Aquamarine in the Spring nail art.

How to Apply OPI GelColor

Learn how to properly apply GelColor by watching this video from OPI.

OPI GelColor

Check out OPI GelColor's iconic shades, which only require a 30-second LED cure.