Snapshots from Premiere Orlando 2013
As always, Premiere Orlando was a show for the books. The massive beauty show, which took place June 2-3, hosted beauty professionals and industry manufacturers from around the globe.
Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book
Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.
by Sree Roy
30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
10 nail artists offers their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s 30th anniversary — from incorporating the traditional gift of pearls to creating her own spin on a favorite NAILS cover to showcasing what the magazine has meant to her over the years.
L.A. Hair: Season 2 Sneak Peek (Now with a Nail Tech)
Season 2 of L.A. Hair welcomes nail tech Naja Rickette to the boisterous mix at celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble's Los Angeles salon. Catch the season premiere June 6 at 10 p.m. on WeTV.
Troubleshooter: Leopard Spots with Gel-Polish
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create leopard spots using gel-polish.
Techs Publish Nail Art How-To Book
The founders of the popular blog, Hey, Nice Nails!, nail techs (and sisters) Donne and Ginny Geer have joined forces to bring readers Nail Candy.
Professional Beauty Announces International Nail Competition Winners
In February, Professional Beauty London at Excel welcomed the finest in nail technical talent at the International Nail Competition.
NAILS Mani Cam: Premiere Orlando 2013
Check out some of the hottest nail trends from our red carpet mani cam at the Premiere Orlando beauty show.
Behind the Scenes: Metallic Nails
Multi-Colored Metallics: Young Nails educator Melissa De La Cruz created the May 2013 cover of NAILS with an "almanetto" shape, a hybrid of the almond and stiletto nails.
Red-dy for Glitter
Raelynn Durbin creates this tousled red and silver glitter design.
Bronzed Leaves
Handpainted leaves adorn this bronze nail by Joanne Truitt.
High-end Salon Brings Nail Art to Aberdeen, Scotland
U.K.-based salon Polish Nail & Beauty is turning heads with free-hand nail art, a steady flow of industry awards, and brand involvement.
Neon Hatchling
This adorable baby chick design was created by Jade Sewell.
Shellac Sand Waves
Lizzie Ellis uses a stylus to scrape rainbow shapes ino uncured Shellac.
Troubleshooter: 3-D Acrylic Bumblebee
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D bumblebee using colored acrylics.
Embellished Color Block
Trendy color blocking is given an added adorable touch in this design by Hyun Jin Nam.
Fancy French
This wavy glitter acrylic French design by Kenneth Vu is perfect for the discerning client.