Paint a Mini Portrait of Yourself — and Win!
Paint a miniature portrait of yourself on a nail tip and you could win $100 from NAILS.
Sunflower Nail Art by Robin Moses
These sunflowers are made with various acrylic paints. Video and nail art by Robin Moses. See more of her videos at www.robinmoses.com. Get a printer-friendly version of this step-by-step here.
Floral Stamp Nail Art Design Using Konad
Orla O'Brien from "A Touch of Sparkle" in Ireland created this helpful step-by-step to create a nail art design with Konad Stamping kit.
How to Create Almond-Shaped Nails
Magnetic instructor Ingeborg Mensonides demonstrates how to create almond-shaped nails with acrylic.
Free Nail Art Really Brings Them In
“I don’t charge for nail art,” says Sharon Frenz, owner of The Nail Boutique in Tomah, Wis. “Of all the services we can offer, it’s the least expensive for us. Nail art paint and polish is inexpensive and application only involves a little bit of our time.”
by Judy Lessin
Trend Watch: French Femininity
Definition: Not that it ever went very far away, but the romance, pretty pastels (think antique roses), and feminine accents (like scalloping and ruffles) of Paris are back at the forefront of fashion.
Get Wild With China Glaze's Leopard Manicure
Three easy steps to getting prowl-worthy summer nails: The Leopard Manicure from China Glaze, featuring China Glaze Summer 2011 Island Escape polish colors.
Mother’s Day Promotions
One of the best holidays to entice clients in the door, Mother’s Day offers special opportunities for not only pampered mothers but maybe even doting sons and daughters as well.
by Tim Crowley
Picture Perfect
Olivia Gordon of Lancaster, Calif., has a popular following for her unique “Picture Book” nails.
Designer Nails Tutorial
Veteran nail tech Michelle Sproat shares an excerpt from her new book-DVD set.
Gel Impressions Technique
Olga Palylyk of Ornate Nailz by Olga in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, shares her gel nail art impressions technique.
Enter NAILS’ Mini-Masterpiece Contest — There’s Still Time
Have you got a master’s touch with a brush? You can prove it by entering NAILS’ fifth-annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest.
French Gelish Video with English Subtitles and Vietnamese Instructions
A French Gel Polish Step-by-Step
Stars & Stripes
Ana Vega created this patriotic red, white, and blue glitter design.
Between the Lines
Here's a simple yet stylish plaid design from Cassi Samora.
Color Exchange
InStyle recommends getting in on the latest statement nail trend: kooky nail-color combos.
Rainbow Arrows by Robin Moses
These fun arrow-adorned nails are great for beginner nail artists. Video and nail art by Robin Moses. See more of her videos at www.robinmoses.com