How-To
One-Stroke Nail Art
Painter and craftswoman Donna Dewberry is perhaps best known in the art world as the inventor of the One-Stroke painting technique, a method that allows painters to blend, shade, and highlight all in one stroke of a brush.
by Sree Roy
Behind the Scenes: How-to Create February's Cover Look
Star Nail's Elaine Watson created this cute-as-a-cupcake cover for our February 2011 issue. See how she did the nails.
by Hannah Lee
Light Elegance 3-D Flower
Light Elegance Gels are engineered to perform well on any type of nail, from full-coverage color saturation to free edge-extended Frenches, and even 3-D sculpting.
SheeKee Nails Application
SheeKee Nails — formerly known as Trendy Nails Unlimited (TNU) — offers a new way to design stylish, eye-catching nails.
Jelli Pedicure
Beautiful Nails & Spa in Charlotte, N.C., uses Jelli-Pedi powder in this unique pedicure.
Relaxing Rose Pedicure
The Nail Lounge in Costa Mesa, Calif., offers this rose-themed pedicure.
The LeChat Perfect Match Dual Set
Perfect Match gel polish applies like nail polish but wears like gel.
Permanent Vacation Pedicure
V.I.P. uses a combination of CND's marine pedicure products with bright light therapy to boost clients' energy during winter months.
Mango Coconut Pedicure
Nail Me in Spanish Fork, Utah, uses Young Nails Lomasi Mango Coconut line to create this tropical-scented pedicure.
Behind the Scenes: A Woman of Many Talents
Vicki Peters has worn many hats in the nail world. And that’s to be expected since she’s a 30-year veteran of this industry she loves so much.
by Hannah Lee
Rock Out with Shellac
Whether your client is getting ready to go to a concert or feeling fun and adventurous for her week of grocery shopping and cleaning, a Shellac’d Out Rockin’ Out Mani might turn the volume up in her life until her next appointment.
Nail Tek Hydration Therapy Anti-Aging Natural Nail Manicure
Nail Tek’s Hydration Therapy Anti-Aging Spa Natural Nail Manicure is an effective treatment to keep your clients’ hands young-looking. Nail Tek’s Foaming Skin
Fall 2009 Trends From the Fashion Week Runways
From Feb. 13-20, New York Fashion Week showcased upcoming Fall trends. Here’s a closer look at some of the runway nails. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the May 2009 issue of NAILS Magazine.
NAILS 2010 Cover Tech Contest: Double the Fun
With the voting for this year’s winning cover tech image too close to call, NAILS has done something it’s never done before: We ran two different covers for the same issue. Some of you received an issue featuring black and pink striped nails on the cover and some of you got a blue and green plaid design. In either case, you’re enjoying the handiwork of Julie Kandalec of Jenniffer & Co. in Mentor, Ohio.
by Judy Lessin
The Great Pumpkins
Nails by Kimberly Harr, La Nail Beautician, Everett, Pa.
Shining Star
Nails by Blasa Rizo, Rizo’s Hair Designs, San Antonio, Texas
Fruity French
Nails by Jade Sewell, Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.