Flocking Stripes
Stephanie Hernandez uses It's So Easy glitter powders to create this fun design.
Iridescence for Fall
Allure's October 2012 issue said that the color of the moment is iridescence. These iridescent hues contain minerals that reflect shades of blue, gold, and green depending on how they catch the light and are perfect for fall.
Love Nails
Lorri Silvestre uses colored acrylic and fimo cane slices to reate this pink design.
Light Elegance Color Gel Disco Tiger Design
This disco tiger design was created through the use of Light Elegance Color Gel.
Mash Nails Nail Art Stamping
Mash Nails has mastered nail art stamping through their new collection of nail art image plates.
Silver Sparkles
Amanda Lenher uses CND Shellac and several embellishments to create this nail design.
China Glaze Tranzitions
China Glaze Tranzitions is a revolutionary new nail lacquer that reacts when a clear top coat is applied, changing the color from one shade to another for a stunning effect. Wear any of the six beautiful, color-shifting shades alone, or allow your creativity to run wild and create intricate nail designs by applying a top coat all over or strategically.
Troubleshooter: Glitter Gel
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to sprinkle glitter and confetti onto clear base gel to create a flashy yet durable design.
Serving the Masses
The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.
by Sree Roy
Best Nails from the 2012 Olympics
Glamour magazine names Lithuania athlete Ruta Meilutyte's nails the best from the 2012 London Olympics.
OPI Joins Houghton Bride at NYC Bridal Week
OPI teamed up with Houghton Bride to create a manicure with a twist.
All That Glitters is Gold
Gold colored polishes as well as polish containing actual gold are making headlines, according to Harper's Bazaar.
Behind-the-Scenes: Candy Shop Nail Art
This month’s lemon drop cover was created by Monterey, Calif.-based nail tech Terri Silacci — what a perfect concept for the owner of Nail Candy Lounge. The simple nail art design is easy to recreate and can be done in all sorts of fun summer colors.
Color Continuum: Brown
Lucky magazine's October 2012 issue recommends a slew of brown polishes to grace clients fingertips this fall.
Kupa Rock Star Toes
Beautiful Nails products and Kupa present Rock Star Toes. A quick and easy way to create amazing looking toes.
Troubleshooter: Fimo Slice Nail Art
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to make some fun and fruity nail art using sliced fimo canes.
Cover Look: NAILS October 2012
NAILS Magazine's October 2012 cover features MaeLing Parrish, Hand and Nail Harmony's dean of education, creating a Chihuly-inspired effect using Gelish soak-off gel-polish.