Akzéntz Gel Art Powder: 3-D Rose Tutorial
Akzéntz’s new Gel Art Powder can be mixed with any Options color gel to create beautiful 3-D designs.
CND Vinylux Weekly Polish System Application and Removal
Learn how to apply and remove CND's Vinylux, a new, long-lasting polish system that features week-long wear, a self-adhering color coat, and durability without a UV-lamp cure.
Artistic Colour Gloss: French Manicure
In this step-by-step, Artistic Nail Design executive vice president and creative director Alisha Rimando Botero will demonstrate how to create a clean and crisp French manicure using Artistic's Colour Gloss gel-polish.
Artistic Nail Design Welcomes Sandal Season With Enticing New Colors
Slip on those summer sandals and tie on the teeny bikini, because it is about to get steamy in here with the brand new Artistic Nail Design “What Kind Of Woman Are You?”
The Gel “Hand Lift”
OPI educator Rachel Jones of San Mateo, Calif., says that nothing takes years off a client’s hands than beautiful, classic pink-and-white nails.
by Tim Crowley
Veneer Soak-Off Foils
Cuccio has new specially made soak-off foils to go with its line of Cuccio Colour Veneer Gel-Polish.
Stars, Stripes & Swirls
LCN educator Gail Eddy created this fun patriotic nail design to celebrate Independence Day featuring gels, stamps, and free-hand brushing techniques.
Fun and Fabulous
Where does a top nail competitor get her ideas? In the case of New York City-based nail tech Erina Ogawa, they come from shoes, clothes, furniture, or just her imagination.
Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book
Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.
by Sree Roy
Striplac Peel Off Gel-Polish Step-by-Step
New from Alessandro International is Striplac, a peel-off gel-polish. Watch the video for a step-by-step of Striplac application and removal.
Striplac: Gel-Polish Removable by Simply Peeling It Off
Introduced to the U.S. market at the Premiere Orlando trade show, Striplac by Alessandro International is a brand new gel-polish that comes off simply by peeling it off. No acetone soaking or wrapping required. Learn more on Alessandro International's website.
When They Can’t Get to the Salon
LeChat’s Gel Polish On The Go Kit is the perfect retail item for clients who travel frequently or just can’t make it into the salon now and then.
She Sells Gel Overlays
The fact that all her clients have their own nails is the direct result of a marketing decision Walters made a few years ago.
by Judy Lessin
Rock Hard Nails Doubles Up Performance
Whether you love liquid-and-powder or hard gel, Artistic Nail Design has created a product with integrated technology that brings you the best of both worlds.
by Tim Crowley
It’s a Hard Knock Life, For Brush: Picking and Caring for Nail Brushes
Here are some tips to help keep your brushes in the best possible condition.
by Tim Crowley
Jessica Cosmetics GELeration Application
Jessica Cosmetics’ GELeration is a brush-on gel-polish that the company says can last for more than three weeks with no chipping, peeling, smudging, or fading.
Geluv Soak Off Gel-Polish Manicure
The fast curing gels apply like nail polish and stay on for almost two weeks.