Silky Summer Shoes
Marie Claire featured a page of stunning, strappy satin heels — the perfect accessory to complete a hot summer outfit. What fingernails would you create for a client wearing these fabulous shoes?
A Real Page-Turner
A Complete Guide to Nail Art and Decorative Manicure by Olga Petrova, Denis Bukin, and Maxim Bukin, is an English translation of a best-selling Russian nail art how-to guide.
Nail Art Studio: Yin and Yang
Step-by-step by Roe Van Epps, Sacramento, Calif.
Slice of Summer Life
Step-by-step by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.
Glitter Waves
Step-by-step by Leticia Kennar, Nail Skincare & Tanning, Burien, Wash.
Pink Perfection
Step-by-step by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image, Lemoore, Calif.
Heard It Through the Grapevine
Step-by-step by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
Nail Art Studio: Free-floating Hearts
Step-by-step by Bonnie Rios, Fingertips by Bonnie at Julie Johnson Salon, Riverside, Calif.
Vegas Fantasy
The theme was Las Vegas at the 7th International Nail Art Championship in Warsaw, Poland; the competition is part of the International Nail Care Forum and Fair and Nails Professional 2008. The winning designs showed a keen understanding of the glitzy U.S. city.
Flags Give These Nail Designs a French Twist Flair
As our world becomes more accessible and international, NAILS thought it would be fun to put a global spin on the classic “French” nail. Experienced nail artist Becky Bence of Salon 505: The Day Spa in Austin, Texas, created these international “French” looks by using acrylic craft paint and the different nations’ flags as inspiration.
Artist Spotlight: Kimberly Connolly-Preston
Kimberly Connolly-Preston has been doing nails for nine years, and her detailed work and craftsmanship have earned her a devout following among her clients at Exclusive Hair Designs in Kenton, Ohio, as well as first-prize in NAILS’ Mural Contest in March. NAILS got a chance to sit down with Preston and talk about some of her favorite works and how she got her start.
Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance
A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”
by Hannah Lee
10 Ways to Get the Perfect Pedicure
Pedi professionals tell Instyle readers everything they need to know about pedicures.
Minx Nails Featured on My Fox Atlanta
It's funky, it's flashy, it's high fashion. And no, it's not polish. We sent our fashionista friend, Shona Holagh, to check it out !
That's It Instant Nail Art Lace Demo Part 2
Short tutorial on Lace nail art application. For more information, visit http://www.instantnailart.com
That's It Instant Nail Art Zebra Demo
Short tutorial on Zebra nail art application. For more information, visit http://www.instantnailart.com
Colored Acrylic Powders
NSI has 30 new colored acrylic powders.