Thinking Beyond the License
A nail technician who went from working in his family-owned salon to styling nails for celebrities, Adam Tran shares his 10 tips for becoming a successful beauty professional.
Show Us Your...Clever Nail Art Display
You’ve got the chops as a nail artist, now it’s time to show off that talent. Check out these clever ways to showcase what you do best.
Papel Picado for Cinco de Mayo
Jane Weiner Moate demonstrates how to do Papel Picado Nails for Cinco de Mayo.
by Tracy Rubert
Charmed, I'm Sure: 125+ Nail Charms
Charms aren’t just for bracelets anymore. These metallic sparklers can be added to any nail for artistry that pops. Get your nail jewelry from one of these suppliers and offer your clients something truly special.
Lucky Charms: Nail Art with Style and Charm
Whether you are susperstitious or not, these nail charms can make any client feel lucky. Nails have been likened to jewels before, and with these sparkly add-ons they are definitely a statement-making accessory.
On My Mind: All Nail Art, All the Time
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the latest nail art craze and how you can incorporate it into your salon business.
by Hannah Lee
King of the Monsters: Godzilla Nail Art
Check out these awesome nail art designs inspired by the upcoming Godzilla movie.
Godzilla's Eye Nail Art Tutorial
Find out how nail tech Buddy Sims created his eye Godzilla eye in this step-by-step tutorial.
by Hannah Lee
Photograph, Post, Repeat
More and more salons are making use of step-and-repeat-style backgrounds when photographing their nail art for the web. Take a look at why these chic and simple advertising tools are catching on and how you can join the party.
Step-and-Repeat-Style Backgrounds for Nail Art
Check out this gallery of step-and-repeat-style photos for your nail art. It's a chic and simple way to brand your salon and show off your work at the same time!
Kupa's Spring Blossoms Nail Art
Find out how to create this beautiful 2014 springtime design by Kupa Star Educator Yire Castillo using Divinity acrylics and Artfinity colored powders.
Trend Watch: Radiant Orchid
Pantone’s color of the year is a mix of fuchsia, purple, and pink that exudes confidence and warmth.
by Beth Livesay
Good Things Come in Small Packages
Next Top Nail Artist top six competitor, Jane Moate, is known for her quirky style and fun YouTube videos. Her most recent endeavor, Jane’s Tiny Things, is a line of Etsy products the nail artist developed, featuring her Tiny Nail Decals.
by Beth Livesay
Gel-On-Gel-Polish Nail Art
Monochromatic nail art doesn’t have to be boring. Use a gel-on-gel-polish design in the same color to make beautiful 3-D art. Shannon Rooney of Las Vegas shows how to create this look, inspired by OPI guest artist Adela Munoz at the ISSE Long Beach Show.
Fan Brush Nail Art by Wet Paint Nails
Here's a tutorial from Wet Paint Nails on how to create colorful nail art with a fan brush technique.
Stiletto Bling
Valerie A. Williams demonstrates how to do Stiletto Bling nail art.
Easter Basket
Jade Sewell Demonstrates how to do Easter Basket Nail Art.
by Tracy Rubert