NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
The top 24 semifinalists in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest sponsored by Gelish have been selected. In its first year, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist garnered entries from around the world. The high caliber of nail art submissions and video diaries put the pressure on our judges to select the cream of the crop for this reality show-inspired contest.
Troubleshooter: Peacock Feather Effect with Gel-Polish
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a peacock feather effect with gel-polish.
Trend Watch: Bold Black & White
Combine these two classics in eye-catching and frequently geometric designs to make them a modern favorite.
by Sree Roy
The Nail Art Boutique Supply Shop
After getting a ton of requests from other nail artists asking where she gets her supplies, nail tech Tashina “Poochie” Green decided to open an online nail art supply shop.
by Sree Roy
Designer Nail Wraps
The Spring 2013 Collection features bright bases with red, black, and yellow spots of sass.
10 Different Digits, 1 Cohesive Design
Los Angeles-based nail tech Britney Tokyo shares her tips for making 10 different nails look like one solid masterpiece.
by Sree Roy
Troubleshooter: Color Blocking with Glitter Acrylic
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create her version of color blocking with glitter acrylic and swirls.
The Decal Gal: Applying Decals For Nail Art
Learn how to apply high-quality decals Lisa Katchur of Lakeside, Mont. designed specifically for her nail art techniques.
by Tim Crowley
Light Elegance Launches First Acrylic Line
The Light Elegance Acrylic line will feature the same quality that the company’s gels are known for.
by Tim Crowley
It’s a Hard Knock Life, For Brush: Picking and Caring for Nail Brushes
Here are some tips to help keep your brushes in the best possible condition.
by Tim Crowley
Troubleshooter: 3-D Cupcake Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cupcake design using colored acrylics.
Rhinestone Collections
Bling your tips and toes with 450 pieces of round, marquis, square, half-moon, triangle, baguette and tear-drop shaped acrylic rhinestones in the It’s So Easy Rhinestone Collections.
NAILS Magazine 30th Anniversary Nail Art by Robin Moses
We're celebrating our 30th anniversary all year long. For our June 2013 issue, we asked 10 nail artists to create 3 nail art designst to commerate the occasion. Nail tech Robin Moses (www.robinmoses.com) provided a step-by-step video for her three designs.
Nail Art and the Ladies of Kleur
MTV Voices features nail art and the ladies of Kleur ("kuh-ler": the Afrikaans and Dutch translation of "color"). The Los Angeles-based collective is bringing nail art to the masses via custom nail art events in retail stores (like Urban Outfitters), art galleries, and other venues throughout Southern California and beyond. The collective consists of three women who are also jewelry designers, plus they each have a career in the music industry. Read more: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/91819/musical-nails#ixzz2SFfTYvye
Lots and Lots of Ocelot
Ocelot was big on the NYFW runways. Get this print on your clients' nails.
Tat'z Nail'z Nail Art Printer
Is this the future of nail art? This machine lets you put any digital image on your nail at photo quality -- in less than 10 seconds! The machines are available for lease and purchase. Learn more at Tat'z Nail'z website.
Memorial Day Memories
Jeanna Burtner created this red, white, and blue French twist nail art design.