Pardon My French
Break free of the usual pink-and-white constraints with this creative gallery of alternative French nail art styles. Get inspired with bold colors, unique filing, and clever smile lines.
Mini-Masterpiece Contest Winners Revealed (2008)
For the second year in a row, the extraordinary talent of nail tech Dawn Minton won over the judges of NAILS’ annual Mini-Masterpiece Contest.
International Sensations: Swedish Nail Art
Our friends at Swedish nail magazine naglar i norden turned us on to two nail sensations in Europe: Iryna Giblett and Margarita Belska.
Here Comes the Bridal Nail Art
Seven nail artists were asked to create a range of designs for brides-to-be using the most popular wedding themes — beach, country, fantasy, and garden.
NAILS' Annual Self-Portrait Nail Art Contest
In this gallery, view the self-portraits of top nail artists: how they see themselves, on the tip of a nail.
Mother's Day Nail Art Designs
Ten nail artists say “thank you” to moms everywhere.
Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Art
Get inspired by these 11 great takes on the Pink Ribbon.
NAILS Cover Tech Contest - Years 2007 & 2008
In the year 2000, the editors of NAILS decided it would be fun to have a nail technician reader create the cover for one issue and so we started the Cover Tech Contest. Browse through the best of the contests through the years.
NAILS Cover Tech Contest - Years 2001 to 2003
In the year 2000, the editors of NAILS decided it would be fun to have a nail technician reader create the cover for one issue and so we started the Cover Tech Contest. Browse through the best of the contests through the years.
Strut Your Stuff Nail Art Contest 2002-2008
Started in 2002, the Beautytech Strut Your Stuff online nail art and enhancement contest has truly become an international event, with entrants from such far-flung locales as Tokyo, Singapore, Poland, and the Netherlands.
Nail Art Designs Created with Colored Gels
Colored gels are poised to make a splash in nail art. Here are some designs to give you some ideas of gel's versatility.
NAILS’ Nail Art Mural Contest (from 2003 to 2009)
Spectacular. Amazing. Impressive. You can take your pick of adjectives, since all of them describe the quality and range of entries to NAILS' annual Nail Mural Contest. These diminutive works of art continue to enchant us all.
Be of Good Cheer - Holiday Nail Art
Holiday nail art can be silly or sophisticated, bold or demure. Your clients are sure to find something right for them in these designs.
Nail Artist Sculpts German Tourist Stops
Peggy Jakob-Kissner of Nagelatelier Exquisit in Ostheim, Germany, has memorialized the notable sights of Ostheim to share with clients and to show off to NAILS readers.
International Sensations: Russian Nail Art
Looking at these nails — all created by Russian nail professionals — it seems anything is possible with liquid, powder, and a little imagination. Peter the Great would be proud.
All Tatted Up -- a Tattoo Nail Art Gallery
Looking to offer an edgier style of nail art to your clients when butterflies and flowers just won't do the trick? Get inspired by these tattoo nail s to push the boundaries and appeal to a different type of client.
Mother-Daughter Nail Art
Six talented nail artists present their designs to help moms and their daughters bond. Whether your clients are mother/daughter duos who love to look the same or would rather express their individuality we’ve got something for you to choose from.