Inspiring Instructor: Q&A with Sindy Mark
Former Kupa Inc., master educator Sindy Mark recently branched out on her own to start a nail art-focused education program called The Nail Art Academy. Based in San Francisco, Calif., the classes she offers are designed to help students increase their technical and creative skillset and increase income by adding innovative nail art to their service menus.
by Tracy Rubert
Make Dad Proud
Encourage clients to show their love for dad by replicating this Father’s Day design on their nails.
Floral & Fashionable
The new collection from Shooting Star allows clients to express themselves for prom or wedding season.
Troubleshooter: Spaghetti As a Nail Art Tool
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to use a stick of uncooked spaghetti to easily pick up and place rhinestones.
Mermaids Tale with Young Nails Acrylics & Glitters
Greg Salo shows a mermaid-inspired design using Young Nails acrylics and glitters.
Manicure Madness
Secrets Prism Paints
NSI’s Secrets Prism Paints are part of the brand’s new Secrets line, focused on nail art and design.
3 Polishes, 15 Possibilities
In the April 2014 issue of Allure, nail blogger Jessica Washick used three contrasting hues to create a host of looks. The colors she used are: Julep's Malia, Rimmel London's Mintilicious, and Tom Ford's Beauty Sugar Dune.
CND Paradise Nail Design: Macaw
Get this cool summer nail art look using CND Shellac.
CND Paradise Nail Design: Carnivale
Get this festive nail art look using CND Shellac.
CND Paradise Nail Design: Dragon Fruit
Get this juicy nail art look using CND Shellac and additives.
Hey There, Stud
It’s So Easy’s Hey There, Stud kit includes 576 studs in light gold rhinestone, small silver square, black dome, silver star, matte gray disc, silver marquis, copper round, large silver square, large matte gray rhinestud, silver rectangle, large gold disc, and large silver triangle.
Well Polished
Allure's April 2014 issue boasts the newest Spring trends: sophisticated and subtle nail art, along with cool shades.
Garden Daydreams
Garden Daydreams by Incoco is a new collection of lush floral prints, sweet blooms, and soft pastel shades to celebrate the long-awaited warm months.
Best Fashion Tips Ever
InStyle's April 2014 issue and manicurist Madeline Poole explain the DIY process for spring's top runway trends.
Mother’s Day Bouquet
Zitan Zhang demonstrates how to do Mother’s Day Bouquet Nails.
by Tracy Rubert
Troubleshooter: Tartan Nail Art
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to create tartan nail art with regular polish.