

The Ace of Lace
Forever French Nail Systems has come out with a new design for nail art using its colored acrylics and a touch of lace.

Nailympics 2011 (Long Beach, Calif.)
Let the [Nail] Games Begin.

Winter Greens
According to Lucky magazine's December issue, the newest winter inspiration is green.

Holiday Polish
A foolproof and fast way to get glam for the holidays: shimmery nail polish.

Simple Flower
Lori Pendergraft uses acrylic and acrylic paints to create this simple flower nail art design.

Pretty as a Peacock
Named for its semblance to the feathers of a peacock, the Peacock Technique is a gel technique that enables artists to create a variety of different effects and expand their nail art creativity with minimal effort.

Holiday Nails: Naughty and Nice
Allure magazine put together a collection of naughty and nice shades turning heads this December.

Unique Snowflake
As winter sets in, these snowflake nails by Michelle Gill are a great option for a seasonal nail art design.

The Butterfly Effect
Angie Roman of Chicago shows how she makes these marbleized butterfly designs that have fluttered their way into becoming a client favorite.

Thumb Palette
LaVaque’s new Thumb Palette is as brilliant as it is simple. It’s a rectangular stainless steel plate that’s connected to an adjustable ring, making it a portable hands-free nail art palette that’s easy to clean.

Semi-circle Bling
Rhinestones are key to this nail art design by Rosa Vargas.

A Calligrapher's Touch: How to Use the Be Creative Nail Art Pen
If you ever jealously eyed a calligraphy pen and thought it would be perfect for delicate swirls and thin lines in nail art, then you’ll be thrilled to try this newly released professional nail art pen.

Dress Up a Basic French Manicure by Tracie McNeal
Patrice “Tracie” McNeal of WildSide Nailz Art Studio in Lancaster, Calif., shares her tutorial for a simple way to dress up a French manicure with a little sparkle. Watch more videos by McNeal at www.youtube.com/ladynailz.

Declaring War Against Bad Nails
When Headliners Salon in Las Vegas was chosen to be one of six salons to compete in the August 16 Bang Tuesdays! Hair Wars, salon owner Tzigane Osborne put together a team of experts to create a whole look — including nail tech Joy Yavenue of Nails by Joy in Henderson, Nev.

Extreme Holiday Nails from Kimmie Kyees
Glamour magazine, in its December 2011 issue, recommends trying something bold this holiday season. Nail artist Kimmie Kyees gives tips on how to achieve extreme attention-grabbing nails as a way to celebrate.

'Tis the Season for Bling
This design by Amanda Lenher uses rhinestones to its advantage.

Two-Way Golden Acrylic Abalone Nail Art by Tracie McNeal
Patrice “Tracie” McNeal of WildSide Nailz Art Studio in Lancaster, Calif., shares her tutorial for creating these two-way golden acrylic abalone nails. Watch more videos by McNeal at www.youtube.com/ladynailz.



