CND Says Bright Nails for Spring
For spring 2012, "it's all about using nail color as a fashion accessory," says Jan Arnold, founder of CND. And according to Glamour magazine's February 2012 issue, the hue of the moment is Carrot orange, like CND Colour in Electric Orange.
Donna Dewberry's Big Book of Decorative Painting
Donna Dewberry’s Big Book of Decorative Painting includes eight nail art step-by-steps.
"Statement Nails" on the Rise
InStyle's February 2012 issue reports that "statement nails" are having a major moment in today's fashion.
Poison Apple Pedicure
Your client just might die from happiness during this apple-themed pedicure.
The Magic of Marbleizing Nail Art
The marbleizing nail art technique is so simple — just swirl colors together to make them look like the technique namesake of marbles — and so flexible.
Orange 3-D Nails for Winter
Teen Vogue's February 2012 issue suggested orange 3-D nails for winter.
Elegance In Pink
As round nails become increasingly popular, these pink-flavored nails should be a hit at any nail salon for Valentine’s Day .
Nail Salons Are For Lovers
What’s the quickest way to a client’s heart? Is it through endearing nail tech personalities, attention to smile lines, or wham-bam Valentine’s Day salon specials?
by Tim Crowley
Neon Toes
Jamie Hess of Valentine’s Salon & Day Spa in Greencastle, Pa., is seeing lots of clients who love to get neon nail polish on their toes.
Love These Nails
Nail artist Tina Alberino falls in "love" with nail stamps.
ISSE 2012: Hello Kitty Deco Nail Art
Nail Labo educator Max Estrada demonstrates deco nail art, a "kawaii" Japanese style using Nail Labo's Nail de Dance sculpting powders and Hello Kitty embellishments.
Britain & Ireland Next Top Models Get Lacquered Up by Manicurist Pebbles Aikens
After a successful Week at London Fashion Week, nail tech Pebbles Aikens was called upon to lead the Catwalk show for Joey Bevan at Britain & Irelands Next Top Model Live 2011.
Sealed with Kisses
Elongated M- and U-shapes create the handpainted lips on this design by Christina Culver.
Love Letter
A special delivery of nail art from Lorri Silvetre.
Queen of Hearts
Katie Pfaff uses hot pink glitter acrylic to create this loveable French.
Tuxedo-Inspired Manicure by Leah Light
Auckland, New Zealand-based nail tech Leah Light is an international nail correspondant for Perez Hilton's blog. Here, she shows viewers how to create a tuxedo manicure. View more of her videos at http://cocoperez.com/category/leah-light.
Cover Look: NAILS December 2011
Jennifer Mather of Polished Nail Design Group in Burlington, Ontario, Canada creates a fun technique combining CND Retention+ liquid and powders, CND Black Pigment, Cerulean Blue Pigment Effect, Titanium Pearl Pigment Effect, and Velcro — yes, Velcro!