How-To
Behind the Scenes: Spot the Difference
UK-based nail tech Sam Biddle used an encapsulation technique on NAILS’ February 2009 cover.
Lady in Red
Nails by Midori Arriaga, K Charles & C., San Antonio, Texas
Love is in the Air
Nails by Yoriko Kandono, Tokyo
Lovely Ladybug
Nails by April Abeyta, Salon Tabu, El Paso, Texas
Nail Art Studio: Valentine-Inspired Step-by-Steps
Six NAILS readers submit their Valentine's Day-inspired nail art designs.
by Sree Roy
Sling Back Pedicure
Step-by-step by Extremedys, West Hollywood, Calif.
by Sree Roy
Gulfstream CleanJet SL Liner
The hygienic CleanJet SL Liner for Gulfstream’s pedicure chair bowls makes it easy and convenient to keep the bowl sanitized between clients. The CleanJet Liner is made from durable, thin plastic and has an attachment for the water jet and a convenient pull-strip plug. Just drop it in, use it, drain, and dispose.
The Clean Plate Club
Quick tips to ensure a clean nail plate which is a must to make sure product adheres properly to the nail.
Lovely Red Sparklers for Valentine's Day
Give your clients something they'll love for Valentine's Day with these intensely red sparklers using NSI's Balance UV Gel System.
French Enhancements with NSI Attraction
Go beyond french enhancements with NSI's Attraction Acrylic System.
80s Retro Nails by NSI
Leg warmers. Bike shorts. Bright geometrics. Flashdance. Footloose. Recreate that feeling with these eye catching nails.
Fly Butterfly
Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Hearts & Flowers
Nails by Patricia Amato, Glitz & Glamour, Garfield Heights, Ohio
Dr. I See Dots
Nails by Theresa Lawrence, The Ultimate Spa Salon, Monona, Wis.
NSI Dry Flower Design
Put some flower power in your next set of acrylic or gel.
NSI Cracked Ice
Offer your clients some extra sparkle and dimension with NSI's Cracked Ice Nail Embellishments.
NSI Inside Out
Swirls of pink, violet, and blue are revealed under a layer of black velvet.