Japanese Salon Inspired The West
Fads come and go in the blink of any eye, but Kenko Hino means to make nail care a classic fashion in Japan.
Nail Artist Has Male Following
When the professional, masculine gentleman walks in to get his tips with acrylic overlay, followed by some choice nail art, no one bats an eye.
Horsing Around With Nail Designs
As a nail student in Colorado, Julie Hayes thought she could drum up some clients to practice on by leaving her business card in a barn housing show horses.
Have Gun,Will Airbrush
After five years of working in the commercial loan department at a bank, Dawn Marie Scheper was bored.
Nail Art Tip of the Month
Having trouble airbrushing designs on your own nails?
Tammy Knows Nails
Don’t say the word “work” around Tammy Taylor.
Japanese Nail Artist Unearths Talent in California
As a teenager in Japan, Kiminori Koyanagi had dreams of visiting the U.S.
Fun With Foil
The May floods in Fargo, N.D., were the inspiration behind this aptly titled “Fargo Flood Waters” nail art.
Nail Art Tip of the Month
Looking for a creative idea to embellish your airbrushed art-work?
Nail Art Tip of the Month
California nail artist has a great idea for keeping striping tape down.
Masterpieces in Miniature
When nail artist Annie Leonard saw an article about a nail artist who handpainted the Mona Lisa on a nail tip and made jewelry, she got inspired.
Smart Ways to Market Art
OK, you’ve got your nail art techniques down and you have an array of design ideas stored up in memory, but how do you put the word out about your talent and sell the service to clients?
How Nail Art Products Are Made
How much can there be to manufacturing a tiny nail decal or a thin sliver of striping tape? Take a look—you’ll be surprised.
Best of the Best '96
Your votes are in- the winners for the best of 1996 are here!
Building a Better Photo Portfolio
A perfect photo of your flawless nail art is an essential sales tool.
Novel Nail Art Display Ideas
Show off your nail art talent with a creative display. Sharing your designs with clients will pique their interest, and help increase your service volume, too.
Family at Your Fingertips?
Sandra Deem has developed a technique, called portrait nail creation, in which a picture of a loved one (or two) is affixed to a fingernail.