Meet the Winning Mural-Makers
Congratulations to the talented winners of this year’s NAILS Mural Contest — one an industry veteran and the other a relative newcomer.
Organic Black Nail Feathers
Fun and trendy nail accessories from So Gel.
On the Road: Wah Nails
In this hipster salon, fashion-forward nail art fans can get whatever they want.
Hidden Gems: Underside Nail Art
Models on the Fashion Week runway and celebrities alike are reminding us that it’s what’s on the flip side that counts.
Trend Watch: Matte
Shy away from shine for a contemporary finish.
by Beth Livesay
Japan Nailist Association Unveils Nail Art Trends for 2015
Japan’s largest nail industry organization, The Japan Nailist Association (JNA) unveiled “Gently, Graceful” as the nail art trend for spring and summer 2015.
by Beth Livesay
Marsala Named Color of the Year 2015
Pantone has officially named Marsala as the Color of the Year for 2015.
by Beth Livesay
St. Patrick's Day Nail Art for Beginners
Learn three simple St. Patrick's Day nail art techniques.
Roses are Red Nail Art Tutorial
Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio, shows how to create rose nail art using a Sharpie.
Granite Nail Art Tutorial
Make nails look like granite using alcohol inks and some foil. Tutorial by Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio.
Art Glitter & Confetti Collection
Cacee offers an exciting take on nail accents.
How to Make Alcohol Ink for Nail Art
Denise Heavner shows how to make alcohol ink out of Sharpie markers and other permanent markers and black alcohol ink out of fountain/dip pen ink. "Great for use in nail art and in acrylic monomer to give you a clear colored glass look," Heavner says.
Gel Play
Gel Play from Akzéntz is a line of soak-off gels designed specifically for nail art.
Ryoko Garcia Featured by Kiss Products
Kiss Products sat down with Ryoko Garcia, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 1 winner and professional artist who designed the company's new ‘Temptation’ set in The Collection of consumer nail tip designs. She talks about her passion for nail art and inspiration for The Collection and shows some of her designs from the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition.
Tammy Taylor Dazzle Rocks Glitter Acrylic Nail Designs
Tammy Taylor demonstrates three nail designs with the “Radiant Luxury” Dazzle Rocks Prizma glitter acrylic collection. "This collection is packed with radiance, inspired by beautiful gemstones," Taylor says. “'Alexandrite' a deep blue with sparkling shimmers of purple and teal, 'Musgravite' a deep plum with sparkling shimmers of purple, 'Smokey Quartz' silver, gold and beige with tons of bling.”
Netted Underlay Floral Nail Art by CND
Follow these steps to create a textured floral design with a netting underlay using the new set.
Bed of Roses 3-D Nail Design
Tammy Taylor's creative director Gisela Marti shows how to create a bed of roses 3-D acrylic design. "Once you make one 3-D rose the rest of the design is repetition. And, this design looks fabulous as one solid color and also with the double dip method of 2-3 tone coloring," says Tammy Taylor.