Black Tie Affair
Nails by Cort Bennett, Dollar Nail Art, Wilton Manners, Fla.
Cloud 9
Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Flat Nail Shapes
Sheba’s Flat Nail Shapes come in a variety of shapes and colors, and are available for only $1 per pack.
Dotting Tool Set
Nailite’s Dotting Tool Set provides excellent tools for making dots and dot flowers, and the set comes in 10 different ball diameters sized from 1/32” to 5/16”.
Forever Yours Gel Polish
Ibd’s new Forever Yours Gel Polish Collection offers three polishes plus three glitters for a perfect pairing every time.
Body Glue
Let your creativity run wild with It’s So Easy’s Body Glue. Use it to create extensions to your nail art.
Fleeting Footprints
Nails by Michelle Ramoz, Pinetop, Ariz.
Square Off
Nails by Caradee Fisher, Salon Progressions + Day Spa, Wichita, Kan.
Purple Passion
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.
On the Runways in Paris, LA, and New York (Spring 2008 fashion shows)
From nude to hot pink, nails were some of the season’s hottest accessories at the Spring 2008 fashion shows.
by Sree Roy
Behind the Scenes: Happy Anniversary to Us!
For NAILS’ 25th anniversary issue — our silver anniversary — veteran technician Tom Bachik created these impressive high-gloss, chrome nails for our cover shoot.
by Hannah Lee
What Is...Ombre?
A French term meaning “shaded,” it refers to fabric (frequently ribbon) with color that graduates from light to dark.
by Sree Roy
The Year of the Rat
February 7, 2008 begins the Year of the Rat.
EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit
The EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit offers 12 colors for blending, shading, and shining.
Acrylic Impressions
Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.
[Nail] Art Appreciation
Nail artist Dawn Minton has her works of art showcased in her county's public library.
by Sree Roy
Mastering the Mix Ratio
The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.