Nails to Glam Up Your Little Black Dress
A little black dress is the go-to staple of the fashion world. Every woman owns one — or five — of these garments to style up or down. What better time of the year to break out these basics than for holiday parties? The nail designs featured here are meant to transform any LBD into a full-on festive look.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #10 (Easily Enchanted)
Week 10 sponsor, EzFlow, asks our Top 3 contestants to create an enchanted fantasy world on one hand using enhancements and embellishments. This is our last weekly challenge. The Top 2, along with the winner of CND's Last Chance Design Lab, will move on to our finale competition in Chicago.
Mia Secret Novo Gel for Mottled Effect Nails
This video by Mia Secret demonstrates how to apply its latest gel-polish product called Novo Gel. The colorless gel-polish can be applied over color to easily create a blotchy, mottled effect. Here’s how to easily execute a blotchy look: 1. Once you have prepped the nail and sculpted the nail structure, apply Destiny Gelux soak-off gel-polish to the smile line. 2. Using a fine brush and Gel Cleanser, refine the smile line of the and cure for 45 seconds in portable LED nail light. 3. Apply a thin layer of Novo Gel and refine the smile line once again. Cure for 45 seconds. 4. Apply a thin layer of White Gelux soak-off gel-polish. You will notice the gel starts expanding itself and transform into a spotted and streaky effect. 5. Seal the nail with Luxury UV base and top gel-polish. Cure for 45 seconds and wipe off the tacky layer.
3 Easy Winter Nail Art Projects for Students
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
by Tracy Rubert
Gift Wrapped Nail Art With Caption Polish
Watch as Greg Salo of Young Nails shows you how to gift wrap your nails for the holidays.
Gel II Fall Feather Nail Art Tutorial
Gel II shows a new take on the Sparkle and Shine gel-polish collection colors Moonlight Bliss, Sugar Plums, and Platinum Ice.
Tortoise Shell Nails (Vetro Nail Art)
Vetro shows how to create a tortoise shell nail design using gel. For more information, visit www.vetro.jp/en.
Rising Star Pens Nail Art Book
Ami Vega’s new book, Designer Nails: Create Art at Your Fingertips, presents 50 different nail looks that vary in difficulty and detail.
by Judy Lessin
Golden Rose Nails (OPI Venice Polish Collection)
OPI guest artist Vu Nguyen shows how to create an abstract rose gold look with OPI polish.
Christmas Lights Nail Art With Caption Polish
Watch as Greg Salo of Young Nails shows you how to gift wrap your nails with Christmas lights for the holidays.
Nailae Printer Makes Nail Art an Interactive Experience
The Nailae nail art printer, brought to you by AST Systems, offers extensive design options in its library of designs.
Water Butterfly Art (Vetro Nail Art)
Vetro shows how to create a watercolor butterfly design. For more information, visit www.vetro.jp/en.
Probelle Red Roses Tutorial
Probelle shows how to create a handpainted red roses look for the holidays.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #9 (Animated Swans)
INM’s Jimmy the Swan came to life this past year in a series of animated shorts. Now it’s the contestants’ turn to make nail art come alive. The Top 4 were asked to create a fantasy nail art tip that has at least one movable component. The animated portion of the nail must be INM–related.The votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive a $500 gift certificate from INM, and one artist will be eliminated. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Nov. 5th at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-9inm You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #9 Jimmy the Bobble Head (Torie)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 4 contestant Torie Bastian shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #9, Animated Short, sponsored by INM. Click here to see all four entries
Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #9 Out the Door (Winnie)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 4 contestant Winnie Huang shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #9, Animated Short, sponsored by INM. Click here to see all four entries
Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #9 Kimmy the Swan (Sarah)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 4 contestant Sarah Elmaz shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #9, Animated Short, sponsored by INM. Click here to see all four entries