
Dashing Diva DesignFX - How to apply DesignFX with Gelife Overlay
Directions on how to apply Dashing Diva DesignFX with Dashing Diva's Gelife Polish-On Top and Base Gel.

Directions on how to apply Dashing Diva DesignFX with Dashing Diva's Gelife Polish-On Top and Base Gel.

Instructions on proper application of Dashng Diva Virtual French Nails.

Instructions on how to apply French Wrap with Dashing Diva Gelife.

Instructions on how to apply Dashing Diva Gelife to Natural Nails.

Gwen Stefani takes us backstage at her OPI photo shoot.
Please join us as we crown this year’s NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by Gelish at a cocktail reception on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Café Sevilla in Long Beach. Information and a limited number of tickets are available at nailsmag.com/ntnaparty. ISSE Long Beach: http://probeauty.org/isselbNAILS Next Top Nail Artist: http://ntna.nailsmag.com

Why settle for the same salon decor as everyone else? These DIY projects were accomplished by salon owners just like you. Pick a design makeover at your experience level, then enjoy —and show off — your one-of-a-kind item.

This week, Nail School News brings you part two of a two-part story on how to start a successful nail business from guest editor Royan Williams. Royan has been a licensed nail technology educator, nail school operator, and continuing education instructor for over 20 years. His experience as a school operator has helped him to understand the needs of nail technicians, especially those of new students breaking into the nail industry.

Gold satin overlaid with glossy burgundy deco lines for this retro cool mani. Get the look with "Love.Angel.Music.Baby." and "I Sing In Color."

A chrome base with black satin rim and tips is the future of the French mani! Get this look with "Push and Shove" chrome nail lacquer and the black satin lacquer "4 In The Morning."

Get this studly look with "Hey Baby" and the Swarovski Elements Studs included in the "Over & Over A-Gwen" signature shade boxed set.

Gwen Stefani rewinds her life to tell us about the first time she used OPI nail lacquer.

Staci Garrett demonstrates how to create Funky French nail art.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create jewelry-embellished nail art with nail accessories and gel-polish.

Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer goes backstage at Spring/Summer 2014 New York Fashion Week at Betsey Johnson and Carolina Herrera presentations. More from "Nails as Accessories": episode 1 | episode 2 | episode 3

Byan Vu demonstrates how to create flowing veil nail art.

While you’re looking for the perfect tech, the perfect tech is looking for the perfect salon! Know what makes your salon great so you can set yourself apart from other spas. How do you advertise? What’s your reputation in town? Do you have a niche clientele? Do you pay for and attend networking events/shows/training classes? Do you offer staff team-building opportunities — even if it’s a casual get-together one night a month? What benefits do you offer?