The extravagant designs of nail art competitions aren't always practical for everyday wear, but they can be amazing inspiration for wearable nail art. Learn how the industry’s top nail artists take their award-winning designs down a notch for everyday clients.
Last year’s Next Top Nail Artist Final Challenge at America’s Beauty Show brought three women together in competition … and ultimately in deep friendship.
On a trip to Washington, D.C., Erika Kotite decides to get a serious pampering session.
From Fantasy to Reality: Sarah Elmaz, owner of Get Buffed Nails, has a very unique style with her nail looks. See how she creates this Baroque-inspired set.
Erika Kotite discusses the importance of voting for what you believe in and the power of choice.
Nail artist Tony Ly, owner of Tony’s Nails in Wichita Falls, Texas, created the November 2016 cover look with a trend-setting take on the negative space design.
Step inside the halls and walls of CND and discover that for Jan Arnold, no day is a typical day.
We asked nail artists to capture the joy of the holidays from countries near and far on nails.
We all love the feeling we get when we're in giving mode; but it's important to hone our receiving skills, too.
Simone Gilbert of Victoria, Australia created our October 2016 cover look using a blend of gel paints, foil, and amber gemstones.
Feeling jaded, much? We all get it from time to time but here's why (and how) it must be banished.
Is your nail salon looking dated and worn? Maybe it’s time to make some changes. Arm yourself with ideas and advice from salon owners who have taken the remodeling plunge.
Any New York salon licensed after October 3, 2016 must have a mechanical exhaust system with air exchange and that vents to the outside.
Nail techs and salon owners recount their encounters with spirits, paranormal activity, and other mysterious things that are tough to explain away.
Do these Rorschach-like shapes look familiar? They could be critical to your clients' mental well-being. Relax on the couch and test your response to the season's polish palette as we explore the fascinating connection between the psyche and color.
With all of the emphasis in the nail business on learning, take a moment to acknowledge how much you are also teaching others, too.
Find out which of the rich and famous got their start behind the manicure table or behind the chair.