Dashing Diva's French Twist
Sure, a classy pink-and-white French is always in season, but why not switch it up this fall with a dose of trendy color? Dashing Diva Professional offers an easy alternative French look that combines the company’s French Wrap Plus with its polish colors.
French Wrap Manicure
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Manicure gives you a quick, easy, and perfect French that really lasts.
On My Mind: Gel Mania
It’s been a while since the nail industry had something truly new to capture our imagination. But over the course of the last several years, several professional manufacturers have been fine-tuning gel technologies and the product developments are truly something to get excited about.
by Hannah Lee
Smiles Come in All Shapes and Sizes
When it comes to that happiest part of the nail we all know and love, there’s no one right way to make it perfect. Smile lines can adapt to the nail to complement the shape and design of the nail. Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro of Gel Essentials in Cranston, R.I., shows her ideal smile lines for several different nail shapes.
French Tipped Tips
Dashing Diva’s French Tipped Tips provide textbook French looks quickly and easily.
Valentine’s Nail Art in the Blink of an Eye
As February 14 swiftly approaches, your clients are increasing their requests for nail art with hearts, flowers, and all things pink and red. We've got you covered with these designs that will get clients in, out, and on the way to their romantic rendezvous.
Leading Men
At Extremedys2010 Hand & Foot Spa in West Hollywood, Calif., the French manicure isn’t just for women anymore. The salon offers a popular “Boy French” nail style that gives its male clients a “healthy-looking, groomed nail that doesn’t look like polish or a traditional French manicure,” says owner Naja Rickette.
French Wrap Plus
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus is an ultra-thin, high-quality professional-grade plastic that is applied with a bond or adhesive and makes French manicures simpler and easier than ever.
Behind the Scenes: Matte About You
With the new matte polish craze this fall, we used OPI’s matching matte and shiny versions of the same color to create a monochromatic French look. It’s a great understated but fun look for the holidays.
by Hannah Lee
French Tip Dip Tool
The French Tip Dip Tool is a new technique used to create a perfect smile line with minimal effort and hyper speed.
French Manicure Pen
Here to simplify your polish French smile lines, All Season’s Nails’ Instant French Manicure Pen lets you apply white polish quickly and easily.
Dashing Diva’s Perfect French Manicure
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus has made it easier than ever to get that perfect smile line. The wraps are put on the nails using the easy application tab, and the ultra-thin French decal is left perfectly on the free edge, with smile line intact and free of brush strokes. The decoration can last after weeks of wear, and works best when combined with Dashing Diva’s Gelife Brush-On Glue and Soak-Off Gels.
A Little Time (Line) for Pink-and-Whites
Feel like you could stand to sharpen up on your liquid-and-powder application times? Then check out the timeline breakdowns from four experienced pros, and compare your own personal bests (and maybe find a new technique or two along the way).
by Tim Crowley
Egyptian Dancer Toenail Art
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Silver Lovata Gilliam’s signature style.
Alternative French Acrylic Nail Art
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Shauni Kelly’s signature style.
Color Fades French Twist Nail Art
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Lisa M. Santos’ signature style.
Light Elegance Fiber Gel
Light Elegance has re-released an old favorite, Fiber Gel. Fiber Gel is a UV-cured gel that contains fiberglass mixed into the gel. The fiber is strong and can be used on fills and full-sets, and it is a self-leveling product. When cured, the fiberglass becomes locked together to form a blanket of strength.