CND Shellac Nail Art How-Tos
Learn how to create a tie dye design, an abstract flower, whimisical circles, and purple leopard print, all using CND Shellac. Related Videos: CND Additives Nail Art How-To Cover Look: NAILS October 2011
Is Nail Art an Art Form or a Craft?
The latest episode of PBS Arts weekly web series, Idea Channel, takes a look at something close to our hearts, nail art. According to host Mike Rugnetta, nail art can actually be viewed as an argument in the continuing battle between art and craft.
Essie's Ombre Manicures for New York Fashion Week's Pamela Love Show
The inspiration was "factory girl" for this ombre manicure that uses Essie polish in Little Brown Dress and As Gold As It Gets. Manicures done by lead manicurist Elle Gerstein and assistant Paula Knight-Osborne.
Adele's Hot Mani
Music star Adele was spotted donning a sleek new manicure consiting of silver-on-top, red-beneath nails.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
With the explosion of nail art, techs are expanding their creativity into the field of photography. Here are tips on how to capture the best shot.
Three Easy DIY Nail Ideas
Cosmopolitan's July 2012 issue shares three easy nail ideas to jazz up your client's fingertips for summer.
Independence Day Acrylic
Brandy Williams uses glitter acrylic to create Fourth of July nail art.
Honor My Mother
Nail techs create nail art in honor of their moms.
Trend Watch: Kaleidoscopic
Symmetrical and colorful, these prints are similar to what you viewed looking through a kaleidoscope as a kid.
by Sree Roy
Shellac French Manicure with Contrasting Flower Nail Art
Holly Schippers, The FingerNailFixer, shows you how to paint this pretty French floral design on your clients' nails. It was inspired by something a client brought her from Pinterest.
Simple Nail Art for Summer
Teen Vogue, in its June 2012 issue, recommends four fun and easy nail art designs for summer.
The Accent Mani
Neon Palm Trees by Robin Moses
Miss Professional Nail's "California Gleamin" is a limited edition neon polish line for the company's Sation brand of polish. The colors make an excellent palette for nail artist Robin Moses to demonstrate this tropical design.
Behind the Scenes: Create the June 2012 Cover Color Block Nails
Holly Schippers creates color block nail art for NAILS' June 2012 cover. Here's the step-by-step.
by Hannah Lee
Checks & Balances
Diane Self uses a holographic square and circle pattern on gel nails.
Potent Out of Poland: Paulina Pastuszak & Ilona Musik
When we received e-mails showcasing phenomenal nail art from two different Polish nail artists several weeks apart, we knew we had to share their striking images with the rest of the world. We hope their designs inspire nail artists in our home country of the U.S. and our readers around the globe.
by Sree Roy
Leopard’s Changing Spots
Katie Pfaff adds brightly accented black spots for a fun animal print design.