Color Blocking on the Runways
Give Manis the Midas Touch
Gold and silver glitter polishes are all the range this winter. Here are some tips and recommendations on how to make it work.
Snowflake Mittens
Colored acrylic and acrylic paint create this nail art by Jade Sewell that's perfect for the winter months.
5-Color Tie Dye
Raelynn Durbin uses Light Elegance gel-polishes to create this bright design.
Sweet Rose
Double-load your brush to create this floral design by Lorri Silvestre.
Harley Quinn-inspired Villain Nails
These pointy nails by Tina Alberino were inspired by a comic book villain.
Cupcake Party
Hang Tran molds 3-D acrylic into fun shapes.
Dark Matter Galaxy Nails
According to Cosmopolitan, the biggest thing to hit mani land this year is top coats and adhesives that, in minutes, make nails look like they were dipped in the Milky Way.
Crush Look Manicure
Use Cina's Over the Rainbow Crushed Shell and Glitter Kit plus acrylic to create this textured "crush" manicure. You Might Also Like: ASP + CINA Rockout Knockout Manicure Cina Nail Art Pen Design
Half-Hearted
Striper brushes are used to create this heart design by Rosa Vargas.
The Mani Mashup
Instead of the accent nail, Cosmopolitan magazine has spotted celebrities donning accent nails.
Art Deco Gelish
Gelish educator Rose Velez and her team of manicurists were tapped to apply Gelish manicures on the models backstage at the Case-Mate ShowCase 2013.
by Sree Roy
“Awesome Nail Tech”
Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.
Polish Stencils
Not an expert at handpainting? No matter.
January 2013 Cover: Step by Step
Cover tech Hillary Fry explains how she got the “hammered metal” look featured on NAILS’ January 2013 cover.
Trend Watch: Asian Influence
Inspired by the Far East, this style translates to the West in such exotic flourishes as obi belts, kimono sleeves, and origami pleating.
by Sree Roy
How to Create Nail Art Using Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics
Eye Kandy Cosmetics launched a full line of glitters made specifically to wear safely around the eyes. I found that these glitters were perfect for use in nail services.