Trend Watch: Fishnet
No longer solely relegated to stockings, this open mesh design resembling a fishing net looks great in a variety of fashion and beauty applications.
by Sree Roy
Look for Inspiration Everywhere
Nail art ideas can come from real-life (and fantasy) places.
by Sree Roy
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Nail Art with Embellishments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create embellished nail art using acrylics and glitter.
Akzéntz Gel Art Powder: 3-D Rose Tutorial
Akzéntz’s new Gel Art Powder can be mixed with any Options color gel to create beautiful 3-D designs.
A Decal Declaration: Nail Art Appliques
Declare yourself a nail artist after using these embellishments intended to inspire creativity. With advanced technology, the decals’ ultra-thin quality allows for product layering, and you can even incorporate them into your own designs. They’re easy to use and a great way to give your clients exciting nail art with reduced service time. Ranging from full-coverage to subtle trimmings, there’s a decal out there for everyone.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Introduces Final 12
It’s with much excitement that we announce the 12 finalists in our inaugural NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest.
by Hannah Lee
Stars, Stripes & Swirls
LCN educator Gail Eddy created this fun patriotic nail design to celebrate Independence Day featuring gels, stamps, and free-hand brushing techniques.
Kupa Glitters It Up
With Kupa’s Divinity Colored Acrylic Powders and Artfinity Glitters, you can glam up your clients’ nails with hundreds of combinations of colored powders.
by Tim Crowley
OPI Bond Girls: Vesper Nail Design Tutorial
Get this cool ombre look with OPI Liquid Sand.
OPI Bond Girls: Tiffany Case Nail Design Tutorial
Turn nails into jewels with this Tiffany Case tutorial.
OPI Bond Girls: Jinx Nail Design Tutorial
You won't jinx yourself with this fun nail design.
OPI Bond Girls: Pussy Galore Nail Design Tutorial
Learn how to recreate the signature "Pussy Galore" mani using Bond Girls Liquid Sand and the classic OPI shade "Black Onyx."
OPI Bond Girls: Solitaire Nail Design Tutorial
Learn how to recreate the signature "Solitaire" mani using Bond Girls Liquid Sand and the classic OPI shade "Black Onyx."
OPI Bond Girls: Honey Ryder Nail Design Tutorial
Learn how to recreate the signature "Honey Ryder" mani using Bond Girls Liquid Sand.
The Story Behind 30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
For our June issue story in which we had nail artists offer their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s pearl anniversary, we also asked each artist to explain the inspiration behind her designs and why NAILS Magazine has a special place in her heart. The explanations are below.
by Sree Roy
Troubleshooter: 3-D Acrylic Cat & Bow
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cat and bow using colored acrylics.
Fun and Fabulous
Where does a top nail competitor get her ideas? In the case of New York City-based nail tech Erina Ogawa, they come from shoes, clothes, furniture, or just her imagination.