
How-To

China Glaze OMG! Polish Swirl
No two nails will be exactly alike with this unique blending and swirling of polish.

The Agony of the Apex
The symmetry of the apex makes a big difference on the overall appearance of the nail.

Acing the C-Curve
Used properly, a C-curve stick can help you create the ideal curve.

CND File & Buffer Sampler
Shape, refine, and finish both natural and enhanced nails with this sampler pack from CND.

Behind The Scenes: Here Comes the Teacher

Successful Stripes
Nails by Telsa Croop, Karen’s Hair Designs, Ravenna, Ohio

Acrylic Roses for Spring
Ring-finger roses for a client's wedding

Star Nail Pastel Gels
Star Nail’s Pastel Gel Collection provides an array of feminine and delicate colors to beautify nails at any time of year.

European Touch Clean Touch Pipe-Free System
The components of this pedicure spa were designed by, and for, nail technicians. They are lightweight and compact making them easy to remove and sanitize.

Pick-Me-Up Pedicures
Using products from CND's Spapedicure kits, the Samone Spa Bar gives clients the ultimate pedicure pick-me-up.

Grandma's Milk and Honey Cookies Pedicure
Using Cuccio Naturalé's Scentual Spa Signature Service Enhancement Kit in Milk & Honey, the Element Day Spa in Los Angeles gives its clients a most welcome "after-school" treat.

Cuccio Naturale Milk & Honey Pedicure
This pedicure offers a soothing sent for the ultimate manicure or pedicure service.

No Toenail? No Problem. Rebuilding Toenails
You may be surprised to learn that scotch tape is a key ingredient when repairing badly damaged toenails. Athena Elliott, the owner of SPAthena in Houston and a certified Medical Nail Technician, describes her method of rebuilding toenails when clients have very little nail.

Make Smile Lines a No Brainer
No Brainer Sculpted Nail Forms make forming the perfect smile line easy.

Flowery French
Nails by K Franssen, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada

Bowl of Cherries
Nails by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.

Flutter By, Dragonfly
Nails by Adela Muñoz, Artistic Bride-All, Fontana, Calif.



