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CND For Libertine Autumn/Winter 2019

Libertine’s AW19 collection came to L.A. Friday. The theme of the show was Memento Mori, an experience of the rich, ethereal, and embellished. 

How To Create A Salon Disinfection Checklist

What Is a Nail Apex?

Refresh your nail anatomy knowledge with this video from Kiara Sky about the importance of the nail apex.

Shark Bite Nail Art Tutorial

Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails shows how to create a fun shark nail design.

Crowdsourcing: How do you introduce clients to new product lines?

This month we asked nail techs: How do you introduce clients to  new product lines?

How to Sculpt a Stiletto Nail

Ann Chang of The Nail Tips Show demonstrates how to sculpt a stiletto nail using acrylic. 

Bright Vacation Nail Design Tutorial

Sarah R shows how to create a vacation nail design using custom mixed colors and foil. 

Claim Your Specialty: Become a Foot Fixer

We polled women ages 18-59 to find out what foot conditions gave them the most aggravation. Read their answers to learn how you can position yourself as a solution to these common foot frustrations.

Gender Reveal Nail Art

With gender reveal parties becoming more and more elaborate, who’s to say your nail art shouldn’t be part of the fun? These nail ideas will excite your clients almost as much as the big reveal! 

Trend Watch: Yellow

Marigold hues are a go-to for Generation Z.

Katy Perry Wears China Glaze on American Idol

Katy Perry wore a China Glaze shade to complement her Ursula costume for American Idol's Disney week. 

Minx Jewelry to Your Toes

Minx has extended its collection, offering new glitters, neons, and a super thin formula that will adhere to toenails.

Spring Bling Acrylic Nails

Nail artist and teacher Katie Barnes is known for her mastery of extreme shapes. An international award winner, former NTNA competitor, and Scratch cover artist, she completed a photo shoot featuring blue and yellow edge nails with embellishments. 

Salon Pricing Structure

Habib Salo and Tracey Reierson of Young Nails discuss how to create a pricing structure for your services. 

Glow-in-the-Dark Jelly Nails Tutorial

Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails shows how to create a jelly nail look that glows in the dark.

5 Easy Steps to Improve Your Freehand Nail Art

Suzie Moskal of Nail Career Education and Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub discuss ways to improve your freehand nail art. 

Minimal Geometric Spring Nail Art Tutorial

Learn how to create this fun, pastel nail design for spring.