Beth Livesay

Trend Watch: Gingham

Balance things out with large or small checks.

A Year in Nail Art

In January of last year we introduced our #31NAILS2014 game where we challenged participants to complete a different nail art theme every day and share it on social media. We asked Shannon Rooney (@seriouslynails) of Las Vegas and Kelly McNair (@kikiandcompany) of Toledo, Ohio, about what it took to produce a new nail design for almost every day of the year.

Tech Tuesday: New OPI App Invites You to Speak in Color

OPI’s new app, OPI ColorChat, allows users to communicate in the universal language that is color and polish.

Mani Monday: Nail Art at ABS 2015

America’s Beauty Show 2015 ended last Monday in Chicago, but the nail art is still fresh on our minds. While there was virtually every color of hair imaginable on the show floor, nail artists took it to the next level by bedecking their nails to show dazzling results.

Essie at PFW

Essie did the nails for three of the Paris Fashion Week shows.

Cinderella Endcaps Take the Cake

CosmoProf held a contestant to see which store could create the best Cinderella-themed endcap.

Tech Tuesday: Social Media

As the editor in charge of NAILS’ social media, I wanted to offer you my tips for boosting your following.  

Learning Made Beautiful

A look at the salon/school hybrid that is Jeweled Nail in Lake Forest, Calif.

Tech Tuesday: Tips For Videos

Whether you’re going to be auditioning for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist or want to be a YouTube sensation, you’ll need these tips for making the best videos possible.

Mischo Beauty Celebrates Women’s History Month

Buy this new shade from Mischo Beauty and empower women.

LFW F/W 2015: butter LONDON for Temperley London and Sister by Sibling

LFW F/W 2015: Cuccio

Cuccio does the nails for 22 shows at London Fashion Week.

Polish and Rec

To honor the ending of NBC's "Parks and Recreation," nail artists took to their craft for Pawnee-inspired designs.

Spring 2015 Polish Preview: Game On

Nail color for spring is all fun and games. Randomly choose from richly saturated hues or strategically stick to subtle colors. Convince your clients to take a chance on these seasonal shades for the ultimate win.

Well, That's Embarrassing

We’ve all had those mortifying moments in (and out of) the salon. A few brave techs shared their most embarrassing at-work situations with us and experts weighed in on how to do proper damage control. Don’t let the following happen to you.  

Remembering Vicki Peters: A Tribute to a Legend

 Vicki Peters (1954-2014) 

CND Introduces a Bouquet of Color

CND’s new Summer 2015 Garden Muse collection, featuring CND Shellac brand 14+ day nail color features clean floral colors reminiscent of a bold, bright garden.