Artist Spotlight: G Elizondo
A well-known presence at every Young Nails tradeshow booth, G Elizondo has come a long way in her four-year nail career. The prolific artist posts her work regularly on BeautyTech.com and NailsMag.com forums, and has a knack for staying on top of the latest crazes in nail designs and pop culture. NAILS got a chance to talk to Elizondo about how she stays inspired.
Irish Crème Pedicure
Step-by-step by Vito Mazza Salon & Day Spa, Woodbridge, N.J.
Heart to Heart
Nails by Michelle Conde, Nails by Michelle, Miami
On the Spot
Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
Fluorescent Flower
Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.
Luck of the Irish
Nails by Michelle Ward, Toe-tal Tranquility, Columbus, Ga.
St. Patrick’s Polka Dots
Nails by Natalie Wolfe Wargo, Shear Innocence, Johnstown, Pa.
Pot O’ Gold
Nails by Brenda Skermont, AbFab Salon and Spa, Rockford, Ill.
What Are…The Spring Color Trends?
Designers bring splashes of sunshine to the runway for spring 2010.
Fashionable Nails, Fashion Week Win
Nail artists compete in a challenge to win a trip to New York City Fall Fashion Week.
by Sree Roy
A Stickered Mani
Glamour columnist Andre Pomerantz Lustig encourages readers to try an "artsy mani" by putting mini kids' stickers on nails.
300+ Series Nail Airbrush Kit
The Safari Airbrush 300+ Series Nail Airbrush Kit makes controlling both the air and paint a snap.
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.
Sweetheart Collection Tips
Whether it’s the dazzle of Super Nova Glitter Tips or the polka-heart pattern of Designer French Tips, your clients will fall in love with Shooting Star’s Sweetheart Collection.
What Men Think of Nail Decals
Cosmopolitan asked 100 guys on the street what they think of nail decals. 45% say they're "fun and flirty" while 55% say they're "too over-the-top."
Orange Attack
Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
Flower French
Nails by Tomomi Williams, Tee’s Nails, New Orleans