Nail Art Gallery Mag's Oct/Nov Cover Look
Thao Nguyen of Santa Monica, Calif., shows the steps to creating the look for Nail Art Gallery Magazine's October/November issue.
by Staff
Articles
Trend Watch: Quilted
Inspired by the criss-cross decorative pattern of the bed covering.
by Sree Roy
Red Carpet Ready
Admirers flocked to Gina Silvestro’s Swarovski crystal-adorned nails like paparazzi to Brangelina.
by Sree Roy
Nail Art Faux Textures
One of the hot nail trends of 2013 — on and off the runway — is a textured nail look. From caviar and confetti to matte and sand, the tactile feel is in. But what if grainy nails aren’t your cup of tea? We say, fake it. These faux textured looks are sure to spark some interest and can be done with little more than nail polish, acrylic paints, and brushes.
by Hannah Lee
Layla Cosmetics’ Velvet Effect Nail Art
Italian professional polish brand Layla Cosmetics recently released its new Velvet Effect Nail Art line.
by Staff
Turning the Tables on Salon Furnishings
Every piece of furniture should tell a story, and Kelly Ramirez’s are more colorful than most.
by Sree Roy
Rosy Outlook
All that glitters is not gold — its daintier sister shade rose gold is anointing fingers this fall.
by Sree Roy
Penrose Academy Discusses Millennium Software, Its Business Curriculum
Cosmetology school Penrose Academy in Scottsdale, Ariz., emphasizes its business curriculum, including its teaching its students how to use Millennium Software. Jill Kohler, president and founder of Penrose Academy explains.
by Staff
Tie-Dye, Plus Alterations
Adrienne Bishop wanted a little more dye in the tie-dye nail design style she learned from her friend Becky Wroblewski.
by Sree Roy
I Want #INAD
One New York nail tech’s vision for “International Nail Art Day” (#INAD, à la social media) caused nail fanatics from all over the globe to flock to social media on Saturday, Aug. 3, to share amazing nail looks and participate in a dialogue about the miniature form of self-expression.
by Sree Roy
Flocking Flurries: 3-D Textured Nail Art Products
The season’s forecast calls for more 3-D textures. If you’ve been digging through the craft store bins for trendy caviar beads or fuzzy velvet fibers, you may want to try your beauty supply store instead. Many manufacturers create the tiny beads and other tactile accessories specifically with nail looks in mind.
by Staff
Actress Tippi Hedren Honored With Legacy of Style Award
NAILS and sister publication VietSALON Magazine joined CND and Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) in honoring actress and philanthropist Tippi Hedren with the BCL Legacy of Style Award.
by Hannah Lee
CND and Beauty Changes Lives Honor Tippi Hedren
NAILS and sister publication VietSALON Magazine joined CND and Beauty Changes Lives in honoring actress and philanthropist Tippi Hedren with the Legacy of Style Award.
by Staff
Beauty Changes Lives in Students
Beauty Changes Lives shares stories about how beauty has made a difference in the lives of students.
by Staff
Halloween-Inspired Nail Art for October and Beyond
Who says your client can’t rock her Halloween nails year-round?
by Staff
Contact Lens Safety
Do you ever leave the salon with red, swollen, itchy eyes? It could be more than a long day causing you to rub your tired eyes. If you wear contacts, you could have residue built up on your lenses that’s causing irritation. The discomfort you feel may be the result of neglecting proper eye safety in the salon.
by Staff
Cranberry Bog Pedicure
Simply You Wellness Spa uses: Keyano Aromatics Cranberry Mineral Bath, Cranberry Scrub, Cranberry Oil, Cranberry Bog Mask, Cranberry Butter Cream; base coat, polish, top coat.
by Staff