2019 Nail Trend Forecast
What’s in store for nails in the year ahead? We’re taking a fresh look at the trends for 2019.
by Sarah Waite
Articles
North Carolina Event Provides Foot Care for the Homeless
Nail tech Stephanie Shelton's charity, Heal the Sole, provides palliative foot care, manicures, and haircuts to homeless people.
by Staff
BCL/CND Master Scholarship Recipients Announced
CND and the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation have announced 11 nail professionals as winners of the scholarship.
by Staff
Meet the NTNA Season Six Contestants
Beginning January 22, the 12 nail professionals mentioned here will compete each week for glory, prize packages, and a shot at the top title in the nail industry.
by Beth Livesay
Crowdsourcing: What’s one thing you’ve changed your mind about within the nail industry?
This month we asked nail techs: What’s one thing you’ve changed your mind about within the nail industry?
by Staff
How to Create Gold Foil French Gel Nails With Chain Design
Tamara Di Lullo shows us how to create a French twist using foiled chains in our Luxe Loft series, sponsored by CND.
by Staff
Stupid Cupid: Anti-Valentine's Day Nail Art
For a different approach to February 14, consider offering clients anti-Valentine’s Day designs that they are sure to love just as much.
by Staff
Trend Watch: Neutrals
Pair ivory, cream, and other nude colors for a soft, monochromatic look.
by Beth Livesay
The Influence of Urban Nail Culture
Nail artist Tina Zavala (@popstar_nails72) of Louisville, Ky., wanted to pay tribute to African American nail culture.
by Staff
7 Easy Exercises for Nail Techs
Sitting still all day can take a toll on your health. Try these simple exercises every day to give your body a break.
by Staff
Behind the Scenes: Kusama-Inspired Nail Art
Cover tech Sigourney Nuñez created artwork inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, featuring OPI’s Tokyo collection for spring 2019.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: See Yourself Here
For those of you whose goal is to get published in 2019, we just completed our first live webinar on how to get featured in NAILS Magazine, on our website, and on our social media channels. I am recapping some of the main points from our webinar here.
by Beth Livesay
Get Glass Nails With LeChat's Perception Gel-Polish
LeChat’s Perception line is a new gel-polish collection that includes 12 shades of see-through colors.
by Staff
NovaLash Announces 2019 Global Lash Squad
Eighteen talented “lashionistas” have been selected to represent NovaLash in 2019.
by Staff
How Gel Removal Builds Your Business
Learn how to use proper removal of gel nails to set yourself apart, build your professional reputation, and gain loyal clients.
by Victoria Thomas
Jelly Chrome Scarab Gem Nail Art Tutorial
Celina Ryden demonstrates a scarab-inspired nail art design.
by Staff
Celebrity Nail Tech Launches New Lacquer Brand
Celebrity manicurist Gina Alcedo has announced the official launch of her brand Nailvana LA (NVLA), which has been tested by celebrities such as Amal Clooney.
by Staff