How-To
Glitter Be Gone
While glitter is great for catching light and attention, it can be tough to get off nails without a battle.
Feet Stand Alone
Foot massage can make a great addition to spa pedicures, but how does it fare as a stand-alone service?
by Tim Crowley
Behind the Scenes: Pretty Pinwheel Nails From April 2013 Cover
Light Elegance educator Darcy Olin shows you how to get this month's cover look.
by Hannah Lee
Gel II Reaction Color-Changing Gels
La Palm Products’ Gel II has a new color-changing gel collection, Reaction.
A Pirate’s Heart
By applying watercolor paint on top of a gel enhancement, Kari McQuitty creates a layered effect, making her designs really stand out.
Designer Stilettos
Founder of Designer Nail Products (DNP), Pam Sawyer-Thompson, shows how to make a glitter and confetti frosted stiletto design
Minx Underwear Application with Gel-Polish
From the makers of Minx (solid nail coatings) comes Minx Underwear, a flirtatious way to use Minx in easy nail art creations.
Diamond Manicure
Natura Bissé products help create the high-end vibe of this luxury manicure at Spa Palazzo.
Chocolate Decadence Manicure
Keyano Aromatics products are used in this delicious manicure by Leo's On Chocolate Salon and Spa.
The Huntress
Amanda Stephenson-Bush creates a camo-design that's perfect for your clients that like to hunt but want to keep up a feminine look.
Shellac Dragon Scales
Lizzie Ellis uses a stylus to scrape scales into Shellac.
Love Triangles
Tanaira Carrington uses gels and pigments to create this geometric design.
White Glitter Flower
Kenneth Vu uses acrylic and glitter to create this floral design.
Happy Hibiscus
This floral French by Jeanna Burtner is perfect for clients that want a flash of color.
Simple Spring Ombré
Shawntay Johnson uses a sponge to fade the colors in this nail art design, then applies glitter top coat.
A Little Dotty
A dotter and striper brushes come in handy when making this design by Tiffany Ector.
3-D Flower French
Colored acrylic creates this fun floral French by Katie Pfaff.