How-To
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
Island Oasis Pedicure
Escape to the tropics with this treat for the feet at Luxure Nail and Beauty Bar.
Me! Bath Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Pedicure
Your clients will be happier than kids hearing the ice cream truck when treated to this pedicure from Bond {a nail lounge}.
Behind the Scenes: Metallic Nails
Multi-Colored Metallics: Young Nails educator Melissa De La Cruz created the May 2013 cover of NAILS with an "almanetto" shape, a hybrid of the almond and stiletto nails.
Red-dy for Glitter
Raelynn Durbin creates this tousled red and silver glitter design.
Bronzed Leaves
Handpainted leaves adorn this bronze nail by Joanne Truitt.
Neon Hatchling
This adorable baby chick design was created by Jade Sewell.
Shellac Sand Waves
Lizzie Ellis uses a stylus to scrape rainbow shapes ino uncured Shellac.
Embellished Color Block
Trendy color blocking is given an added adorable touch in this design by Hyun Jin Nam.
Fancy French
This wavy glitter acrylic French design by Kenneth Vu is perfect for the discerning client.
The Decal Gal: Applying Decals For Nail Art
Learn how to apply high-quality decals Lisa Katchur of Lakeside, Mont. designed specifically for her nail art techniques.
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.
Memorial Day Memories
Jeanna Burtner created this red, white, and blue French twist nail art design.
Ice Cream Truck Approaches
Lorri Silvestre creates this dripping ice cream treat nail art in time for summer.
Purple Flourish
Joanne Truitt creates this abstract design in varying shades of purple.
In Memoriam
Kenneth Vu shows how to make this patriotic design in red, white, and blue.