Couture Camouflage
Camouflage can make the perfect nail art design, as shown by Mindy Hardy.
Which Pastels are Popular?
InStyle magazine took a reader poll, which is featured in it's April 2012 issue, to see which pastel nail shade is the most desirable.
Tip Jar Art & Glitter Nails with Gel
Tip Jar offers a wide selection of designs, styles, and colors on expertly designed nail tips so you can find the perfect nail style for any client.
Swirls ‘N’ Stamps
Kim Hanzlik of Winnemucca, Nev., shows how with a simple color gel swirl and a Konad Stamp, any nail tech can do fun and festive nail art.
Pastel Polishes for Spring
Pastel polishes are making a comeback, according to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
Nail Art with OPI GelColor
OP provides four step-by-steps using its newly launched GelColor.
Book Excerpt: Joey's Nail Novel
Award-winning nail artist Joey Chen publishes 40-step-by-steps in a variety of nail media in this new release.
by Sree Roy
The Hunger Games-Inspired Nail Art
In the The Hunger Games, protagonist Katniss Everdeen’s nails were described vividly as having flame designs. Here are a few The Hunger Games-inspired designs that you’ve painted on your client’s nails.
DIY Runway Nail Art
Museum-quality nail art is making waves on the red carpet and spring fashion shows, according to the April 2012 issue of InStyle magazine.
Easter Egg Hunt
Jade Sewell creates an adorable Easter nail art design.
Behind the Scenes: Reflections of an Artist (April 2012 Cover Nails)
Maggie Franklin creates blue raindrop nail art with Swarovski crystals. Here's the step-by-step.
by Hannah Lee
Foil & Flowers
Glitzy Lips foil is applied onto the tacky surface of gel-polish in this design by Meryl Hayton.
The Nail Aquatic
Acrylic paints comprise this design by Tiffany Ector.
Spring Flowers
Welcome spring with this floral design by Oanh Le.
Trend Watch: Digital Graphics
Real digital photographs, sometimes enhanced or otherwise tweaked, are appearing as fashion-worthy patterns.
by Sree Roy
Black Shellac with Flair
Texture enhances this monochromatic design by Amanda Lenher.
Fashion Week Nails: CND Celebrates 15 Years
Congratulations to CND for its milestone 15 years doing nails for Fashion Week runways. Here's a look back at how it all began, plus some of the amazing nail art designs that have graced the runways over the years.