Peacock Plumage
Raquel Pimentel creates some gorgeous peacock feather-inspired nail art.
Free Edge Fun
Mel Skora uses colored acrylic to create a unique French.
trend watch: Spring 2011 Color Trends
Three nail artists create nail art inspired by the Pantone Color Institute's predicted Spring 2011 color palette.
Metallic Threads
These threads help you add dimension to otherwise flat nail designs.
Dressed for Success
Students at the Celebrity School of Beauty in Miami design a "nail dress."
by Sree Roy
Dust Art Collection
If glitter is your thing, then the Sheba Dust Art Collection is for you.
Get Your Clients to Wear More Nail Art
As many techs struggle to get clients to take the plunge and dare to wear art on their nails, Tara Deck, owner of Tara Lea Esthetics in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada, can boast that 85% of her clientele wear nail art all the time. She credits her success with creating unique designs for each individual.
by Judy Lessin
Show Off Your Team Spirit: Super Bowl Nails
March can be a tough month for football-loving families, especially for the die-hard Sunday males. So to help fill the football void, offer clients these special Super Bowl sets in their hubby’s favorite team and see if you can “go for two” on pricing.
Drop It Like It’s Hot
A new dripping method has become a popular technique among CND educators using the Colour & Effects line.
Mis-Shaped
Teen Vogue shares a smart trick from manicurist Bernadette Thompson on how to fix mani mistakes.
Ferocious and Fun
Teen Vogue gets a hot tip on animal-inspired manicures from manicurist Bernadette Thompson.
Brave New Nails
Teen Vogue features an editorial focused on hot nail art and bright colors.
Making the Grade
Teen Vogue spotlights a fun game-inspired manicure by Bernadette Thompson and also has a chat with her about getting creative.
Proud Polka Dots
Especially great for July 4th or Memorial Day, this alternative French features red, white, and blue.
Not Quite Pink-and-White
EricMatukonis, Regal Nails Salon & Spa, Hazle Township, Pa., creates this chevron French with a twist.
Pink Zebra Crossing
Colored gel is the medium for this bright animal-print design by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.
Rose-tinted Glamour
A 3-D rose livens up this nail look by Raquel Pimentel, Hesperia, Calif.