Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo now taps into their wealth of expertise with their release of 1-2-3 Nail Art, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced.
What are acrylic nails made out of? NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
As showcased in quilts, it refers to the piecing together of different and frequently multicolored shapes to create a unique design.
I knew I’d fallen hopelessly down the wondrous nail-salon-industry rabbit hole when my friend Claire’s birthday was approaching and my first suggestion was to throw her a pedicure party. Claire fell in love with the idea too, and, after confirming a date with one of my favorite salons, The Nail Bar in Hermosa Beach, Calif., the invitations quickly went out.
Clients of Illusions Nail Salon in Johnson City, Tenn., get an eyeful when they walk into the salon. Owners Thomasina Alexander and Wendy Allen have decorated the space with a Nail Art Wall of Fame, a framed, regularly updated assortment of 12 of their artistic creations.
Nail-focused salons share their secrets on selling waxing services -- the perfect addition to your summer menu.
Blu Water Day Spa in Kensington, Md. uses a blend of herbs, salts, and essential oils in unique treatments designed to fit each client's needs to relax, energize, detoxify or recharge.
Enjoy these exaggerated bow-inspired nails.
These intricate designs, made from acrylic nail products, were winners of a Design-A-Corset Competition recently held in Australia.
Who says you can’t create a beautiful array of nail art with gels? Certainly not these seven techs, who show you the step-by-steps for some designs your clients will love.
Check out these step-by-step nail art designs with international appeal. They were created by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.
Step-by-step by 3 Logic Hair Designers, Chicago
Step-by-step by The Nail Bar, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Managing editor Sree Roy visits ROB|B: An OPI Concept Salon on opening day.
Bird and feather-related prints and designs are flying off of retail shelves.
This musically-inspired nail art number was created by nail artist and piano player Alexandra Wittenmyer.
Six NAILS readers submit their Valentine's Day-inspired nail art designs.