Lavender for Spring
Redbook Magazine recommends OPI's You're Such a BudaPest for the first signs of spring.
Instagram-ification
A smartphone and tablet app known for sharing pretty pictures, Instagram could be just the tool you need for furthering your business’s reach.
by Beth Livesay
A Little Dotty
A dotter and striper brushes come in handy when making this design by Tiffany Ector.
3-D Flower French
Colored acrylic creates this fun floral French by Katie Pfaff.
Dressed Up French
Tracie McNeal provides a step-by-step on nail tips, plus a video, for how to create this rhinestone-studded design.
Spring Bouquet
Cina Pro crushed shells and dried flowers are used to create this nail by Rosa Vargas that welcomes spring.
St. Patrick's Rainbow
This rainbow-hued French by Jade Sewell will sure catch the eye of passers-by on March 17.
On My Mind: Building the Next Generation of Nail Stars
Editor Hannah Lee talks about the importance of identifying new nail talent with our new NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest.
by Hannah Lee
Dotted Flower
Six simple dots create a lovely flower in this design by Mimi Nguyen.
On Film: Nail Art Documentary Released
The 35-minute documentary is the work of a Los Angeles-based filmmaker named Brass, who wanted to explore how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion.
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Spring 2013 Color Trends
“This season’s color palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, self-expression, and excitement," says Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute.
by Sree Roy
3 Fun Textures for Spring
Textured nails still reign strong this Spring, and you’ve got lots of options.
by Sree Roy
Cover Look: Pearl Anniversary (NAILS February 2013)
NAILS Magazine's 30th anniversary cover features celebrity nail tech Tom Bachik who creates a classic jacquard look using gel-polish, polish, exclusive Minx nail applique patterns, and half pearls.Behind the scenes with NAILS Magazine's February Cover: http://www.nailsmag.com/demoarticle/96144/behind-the-scenes-our-pearl-anniversary-cover-nail-art-look
Clever Nail Art Displays
If you’ve got the nail art talent, flaunt it. These displays get clients talking — and purchasing — nail designs.
Bandana Manicures
Glamour magazine gave readers a simple step-by-step on how to replicate Zooey Deschanel's "bandana" nails as they appeared on the February 2013 cover.
How to Make a Shadowbox to Display Your Nail Art
This display will make your nail art look like art fit for a museum.
Troubleshooter: Snakeskin Effect
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to create a snakeskin-like effect using gel-polish and a dotting tool.