How-To
Behind the Scenes: Sea Glass Nails
Polished by the Sea: For the NAILS August cover look, Los Angeles-based nail artist Fariha Ali uses real sea glass atop a clear gel extension.
by Erika Kotite
Nail Art Studio: Pastel Stiletto
Wende Thummel demonstrates Pastel Stiletto
Moroccan Oil Manicure
On the Menu:This service revitalizes your client’s skin and stimulates her senses with a unique and luxurious orange peel scrub that gently exfoliates skin, preparing it for the rich, hydrating effects of Moroccan oil’s honey and lavender-scented Intense Hydrating Treatment.
by Tracy Rubert
CND Shellac Application with CND LED Lamp, Xpress5 Top Coat
Application takes half the time and removal takes five minutes.
Tropical Tips in EzFlow Boogie Nights Paradise Cove
Follow this step-by-step for a tropical chevron design.
Behind the Scenes: Russian Cathedral Nails
Impeccable Artistry: Inspired by St. Basil's Cathedral, NTNA finalist Lexi Martone made these landmark nails for our May cover.
by Hannah Lee
Nail Art Studio: Marbled jewels
Jennie Sukovaty demonstrates Marbled Jewels.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Tropical Ombre
Kathleen Shahan demonstrates Tropical Ombre.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Summer Flowers
Karla Rochelle demonstrates Summer Flowers
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Nautical Compass
Shannon Rooney demonstrates Nautical Compass.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Dream Catcher
Marquita Bush demonstrates Dream Catcher.
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Butterfly Tattoo
Masako Sasaki demonstrates Butterfly Tattoo.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: House of Polish Premium Pedi
On the MenuThis basic, yet premium pedicure will pamper your client with nail shaping, cuticle grooming, callus removal, an exfoliating scrub, a collagen mask to restore youthful softness to the skin, a signature massage, and a hot towel and polish.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Margarita Spa Pedicure
This Margarita Spa Pedicure made with real tequila will become your clients’ favorite summer pedicure. The Tequila Lime Foot Scrub (made with real tequila) is incredibly refreshing as it exfoliates to brighten and soften the skin.
by Tracy Rubert
Soak-Off Gel Removal System by Star Pro
Star Pro offers a new way to soak off product.
How-To: Acrylic Floral French by Mia Secret
Offer your clients a natural-looking design that has a touch of femininity using Mia Secret’s acrylic system.
How-to: 3-D Ice Cream Nail Art
Just in time for summer, this nail tech offers this tutorial on a mouthwatering 3-D dessert look.