How-To
Orangesicle Art
An orange decal is the finishing touch to this bright orange and yellow nail art design.
Organic Signature Manicure
Rituals Spa and Medical Aesthetic Center, Guilford, Conn., shares how to do its signature manicure, which features products from Eminence Organic.
GoNails Nail Growth Treatment
GoNails is the first dermatologist-backed clinically researched nail and cuticle treatment cream. GoNails works to strengthen and grow nails, as well as heal cuticles.
Acrylic Coral Reef Nail Art
Nail technician Oksanna Cobb had a chance to go to Guam recently, where she was inspired to create these brightly colored nails.
3-D Gel Marbleizing Technique
Try this eye-catching gel design from Surrey, Canada-based Olga Palylyk of Ornate Nailz by Olga. Palylyk specializes in gel nail art designs.
LeChat Perfect Match Gel-Polish French Manicure
Formulated for natural nails, Perfect Match wears like gel, but goes on thinly and easily like polish. With no drying time and no chipping, the gel leaves a beautiful high shine that lasts up to 14 days.
Criss-Cross French
Kimberly Harr shows how to create this criss-cross French with rhinestones.
Poinsettia Power
Not just for the holidays, Gina Morgan shows how to create a wearable poinsetta nail art design.
Green Zebra Crossing
Liz Van creates colorful zebra nail art in five steps.
Star-Spangled Nails
These nails by Jade Sewell are perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, or any other day a client wants to show her patriotism.
Spring Scene
Anna Vasquez uses gels and clay canes to create this seasonal nail art design.
Flower Child
Amy Walp shows how to create this hippie chic French.
Nail Rehab Manicure
Rachel Jones at Ravisante in San Mateo, Calif., shares her recipe for a Nail Rehab Manicure.
Dream Wahine Pedicure
Scratch Pedicure Parlour in Rockford, Ill., shares its Dream Wahine Pedicure.
Behind the Scenes: Create a Softer French Look
Akzéntz's educator Gina Silvestro created this soft gel French look for our May cover. Find out how you can do these nails.
by Hannah Lee
Texting Thumbnail Syndrome
Texting can put a damper on the edges of clients’ thumbnails and throw off the whole shape of the nail. Here’s a quick fix, in between fills and/or polish changes, from Dianna Medeiros of Woodbury Heights, N.J.
Designer Nails Tutorial
Veteran nail tech Michelle Sproat shares an excerpt from her new book-DVD set.