Layla Cosmetics’ Velvet Effect Nail Art
Italian professional polish brand Layla Cosmetics recently released its new Velvet Effect Nail Art line.
Nail Art Faux Textures
One of the hot nail trends of 2013 — on and off the runway — is a textured nail look. From caviar and confetti to matte and sand, the tactile feel is in. But what if grainy nails aren’t your cup of tea? We say, fake it. These faux textured looks are sure to spark some interest and can be done with little more than nail polish, acrylic paints, and brushes.
by Hannah Lee
Red Carpet Ready
Admirers flocked to Gina Silvestro’s Swarovski crystal-adorned nails like paparazzi to Brangelina.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Quilted
Inspired by the criss-cross decorative pattern of the bed covering.
by Sree Roy
Nail Art Gallery Mag's Oct/Nov Cover Look
Thao Nguyen of Santa Monica, Calif., shows the steps to creating the look for Nail Art Gallery Magazine's October/November issue.
Turning the Tables on Salon Furnishings
Every piece of furniture should tell a story, and Kelly Ramirez’s are more colorful than most.
by Sree Roy
Flocking Flurries: 3-D Textured Nail Art Products
The season’s forecast calls for more 3-D textures. If you’ve been digging through the craft store bins for trendy caviar beads or fuzzy velvet fibers, you may want to try your beauty supply store instead. Many manufacturers create the tiny beads and other tactile accessories specifically with nail looks in mind.
I Want #INAD
One New York nail tech’s vision for “International Nail Art Day” (#INAD, à la social media) caused nail fanatics from all over the globe to flock to social media on Saturday, Aug. 3, to share amazing nail looks and participate in a dialogue about the miniature form of self-expression.
by Sree Roy
Tie-Dye, Plus Alterations
Adrienne Bishop wanted a little more dye in the tie-dye nail design style she learned from her friend Becky Wroblewski.
by Sree Roy
Halloween-Inspired Nail Art for October and Beyond
Who says your client can’t rock her Halloween nails year-round?
Advanced Formula Sculpting Powders
Nouveau Nail’s Advanced Formula Sculpting Powders are available in a new 48-oz. bulk size intended for refilling smaller jars.
Infinite Sculpting Forms
Kupa’s Infinite Sculpting Forms are thicker, longer, and stronger than the average sculpting form, with extra adhesion and a twist.
Creating a French Twist Ombre Fade Nails with NailGuyTV
"Nail Guy" Robert Nguyen combines comedy with his nail art tutorials. In this video, he shows how to do a French twist ombre fade.
Troubleshooter: Artful Texture for Fall
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Gelish educator Sandy Borges Combs shows how to create an artfully textured nail for fall using gel-polish.* *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.
Halloween-Inspired Nail Art
Cina Nail Creations is releasing limited-edition Halloween-inspired nail art for the month of October only.
Hologram Top Coat
Princess Nails’ new Hologram Top Coat gives clients the 3-D nail art look with little effort.
Masquerade
Unmask your bold side with Gel II’s fall 2013 collection Masquerade.