Recent Grad Shares Her Winning Nail Art
We recently heard from Heather Smith of Nescopeck, Pa., who created 3-D acrylic sculptured nails — very impressive, especially for a newbie!
by Sree Roy
Nail Trends from the Fall 2011 Fashion Week Runways
Custom solid hues and an array of French and moon manicures took front stage for fall colors and designs at New York Fashion Week.
Runway Two-Toned Nails from CND
Using nonwhite colors for a modern French manicure is on the horizon for fall fashions.
Faux Snakeskin Mani-Pedi
If using real snakeskin to create a venomously hot mani-pedi gives you the creeps, then here’s a step-by-step to create faux snakeskin nails in your salon.
by Sree Roy
S-s-snakeskin Mani-Pedi
This nail service from Bio Sculpture Gel uses naturally shed snakeskin to create a venomously hot look.
by Sree Roy
Hot Pink for the Hot Sun
Use popping pink shades to keep your skin from melting away.
How to Make an Off-Center Chevron French
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create an off-center chevron French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
How to Make a Scalloped French
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
How to Make a Chevron French
Nail tech Robin Moses shares a step-by-step for how to create a scalloped French, one of the many styles of French manicure.
Gray a Good Transition to Fall
Redbook says to use gray polishes while seasons shift.
Nail Art Long Pen
Republic Nail makes nail art easier with its Long Pen.
Manicure and Pedicure Designs from <i>Glamour</i>
From swirls to metallics and the fall fashion’s ‘plus-one’ design, these runway styles have hit Main Street.
Acrylic Get Hot collection
The professional acrylic polymers from the Get Hot collection at Nubar come in nine wild colors.
Real Gold and Silver Flecked Top Coats
Looking for a way to add a new twist on bling? Try Real Gold Top Coats on clients and give them an old-fashioned gold rush the likes of which have not been seen since 1849.
Recycling Nail Tips for Nail Art Practice
Colleen Ramsey of McKinney, Texas, shows how she reuses old nail tips to practice nail art.
The French (Manicure) Dictionary
Think of “French manicure” as an umbrella term that covers a myriad of related looks. With all of these variations, you’re sure to find a French for every client.
Trend Watch: Polka Dots
This dotted pattern will be prevalent on clothing and accessories this fall.