Trend Watch: Boudoir
Similar to the photography genre of the same name, this trend offers the sexiness of tasteful lingerie.
by Sree Roy
Pretty in Pastel
Want to offer your clients color blocked nail designs but scared to go overboard with the typical summertime choice of neons? Use pastels as your color base instead, says Bio Sculpture Gel’s president Elsie Visser.
by Sree Roy
Water Drop Half-Bubble Nails
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create water drop half-bubble nails using gel-polish top coat.
Kupa Brings On New Star Educator for Online Demos
21-year-old Yire Castillo has a background in watercolors, sketching, cartooning, color theory, design, and photography with dreams of making a big statement in the nail world, according to Kupa.
Nail the Look: An Inspiring New Design Book
Nail the Look, Vol. 1 by Kylie Clare is a beautiful new nail art book that is fitting to be displayed in your salon’s waiting area.
by Sree Roy
Lady Gaga’s Acrylic Nail Sells for $13,000
One of Lady Gaga's almond-retto enhancement nails fell off during a Dublin preformance and was sold via auction for the jaw-dropping price of $13,000.
by Sree Roy
Stroke of Marketing Genius
Salon owner Jae'tte Burneo found a clever way to introduce herself and her salon by creating nail art masterpieces based on the business cards of neighboring businesses.
by Sree Roy
Troubleshooter: Netting Effect with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a netting effect with pure pigments over acrylics.
Behind the Scenes: A Student Wins, a Nail Artist Emerges
A student wins, a nail artist emerges: When we met Ashley Gregory at America’s Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago, she was a nail student who had just won the International Nail Technician of the Year division in the Stars Photo Competition.
An Interview With Celebrity Nail Artist Maria Salandra
If you've watched Sex and the City or the Sopranos, you know Maria Salandra's work. Her client list includes Kelly Ripa, Rachel McAdams, Julia Roberts, Julianne Moore, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Garner. Senior editor Beth Livesay caught up with Salandra during a phone interview to find out what nail trends are hot with Hollywood stars and how to get celebrity-style nails at home. Salandra also gave us the scoop on Nutra Nail Gel.
Troubleshooter: Color Fade with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a color fade with pure pigments over Shellac.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Turtle Shell Nail Effect
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a turtle shell nail effect using acrylics.
Pink Fun in the Sun
Bright colors and high contrast captivate in this design by Staci Garrett.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Competition Teaser
NAILS Magazine introduces the Top 12 in the new Next Top Nail Artist competition, coming September 2013. Visit http://ntna.nailsmag.com/ to cheer on your favorite.
Palm Tree Paradise
Rebecca Anderson uses a sponge to created the color fade background of this island-inspired design.
Summer Neon Marbling
Danielle Glass uses gels to create this bright design.
Hidden Path
Lenzi Brock reveals a layer of gel underneath the white top layer to create a simple swirly design.