Swirl Girl
Step-by-step by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Pure Patriot
Step-by-step by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.
Stars & Stripes Forever
Step-by-step by Ellen Nycz, Plainsboro, N.J.
Flower French
Step-by-step by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Going for a Spin
Step-by-step by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
An Open [Nail Art] Book
Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo now taps into their wealth of expertise with their release of 1-2-3 Nail Art, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced.
by Sree Roy
Cell Phone Decoration with Nail Art Pens: Flower
Migi Nail Art consultant Dena Parro shows how to use the company’s nail art pens to decorate your phone.
Summer Nail Trend: Matte Finish
OPI and Zoya are both released matte-finish nail polishes this month, the perfect wear-if-you-dare trendsetting look.
Behind the Scenes: Shooting for the Star(s)
Elaine Watson, Star Nail International vice president of marketing and global education director, created our July cover’s fabric with resin and UV sealer-encapsulated nails. You can use just about anything — have your client bring in their old favorite piece of clothing.
by Hannah Lee
Summer Nail Trend: Handpainted Lace Enhancements
Set your clients up for summer lovin’ with delicate lace patterns, created with gels and airbrush paint.
Summer Nail Trend: Bright, Punchy Colors
Summer calls for manicures and pedicures in “notice-me” shades, the perfect complement to the season’s bright floral prints and gladiator sandals.
Summer Nail Trend: Veined Turquoise Enhancements
Mimic the dazzling blue hues and dark, intricate veins of the gemstone turquoise with an acrylic and gel design.
Nail Art and News
Essence magazine says to kick up manicures a notch with texture, color and fun pairings.
Freedom Flight
Nails by Brenda Baker, Miss LaVon’s Beauty College, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Flower French
Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Migi Nail Art Pens: French manicure, daisies, ladybug, and watermelon
Watch a tradeshow demo of Migi Nail Art's nail art pens. It's easy nail art in less than five minutes.
What Is…Patchwork?
As showcased in quilts, it refers to the piecing together of different and frequently multicolored shapes to create a unique design.
by Sree Roy