Wildflowers Fall Leaf Nail Art Tutorial
Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nail Academy demonstrates how to create an autumnal leaf design.
Young Nails Nail School: Tips for Using a Micro Detailer
Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates his top tips and tricks for using a micro detailing brush to create detailed nail art with Mission Control Paint.
Young Nails Vlog #62: The Sexy Scary Vampire Nail
Young Nails president Greg Salo created a fanged vampire nail design using Mission Control.
On the Road: The Polish Room
After only a year and a half, The Polish Room in Orlando, Fla., packs in a steady, nail art-loving clientele. The tight-knit staff even travels to the Premiere Orlando show together for education and shopping.
by Beth Livesay
22 Fall Nail Designs to Match Your Pumpkin Spice Latte
We're celebrating the fall equinox with autumn nails adorned with leaves, pumpkins, and earthy sparkles.
by Nancy Kirk
MTV Nail Art
Shelby Township, Mich.-based nail tech and NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 9 finalist Trisha Johnson created this MTV design that celebrates ’80s style.
Aquarium Nail Tutorial with Denise Heavner
Denise Heavner shows how to create an aquarium nail design that isn't bulky.
Highlights From The Salon Fanatic Tour
In 8 days, executive editor Beth Livesay saw 18 nail salons across six states. That’s a total of 2,730 miles!
by Beth Livesay
Young Nails Vlog #61: The Blood Drip Nail
Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates how to create a blood drip nail in two different ways: using Go Time gel-polish and Caption polish and using Go Time and acrylic powder.
Salon Fanatic Tour 2017
Executive editor Beth Livesay traveled coast to coast touring salons and talking to nail techs. Here are her pictures from the road.
Nail Art Studio: Rose Quartz
Rose quartz remains a top trend of the year, so perfect the look with this tutorial.
Nail Art Studio: Cotton Candy Sky
Show your client how sweet she is by giving her a manicure inspired by colors of the cotton candy rainbow.
Young Nails Vlog #60: The Butterfly Nail Art Design
Young Nails president Greg Salo hand-paints a butterfly design using Mission Control Paint and new fall Caption colors.
Nail Art Brushes
EzFlow introduces their new EzFlow Nail Art Brushes, handcrafted using high-quality materials and each specifically created to achieve different designs and details.
The Benefits of JC Penney and Instyle's Project Cinderella
Earlier this year, JC Penney and Instyle rolled out Project Cinderella, which offers amazing employment opportunities to salon professionals. We spoke to Melissa Bozant, longtime nail tech and participant in the program about the many benefits Project Cinderella provides.
Celebrity Face-Off 2017: Team Spirit and Stardom
Knieya Peterson’s quirky tribute to the 1993 baseball movie The Sandlot and Beth Elliott’s detailed painting of Rihanna both captured the judges’ imaginations, leading to a tie for top place! These two worthy winners are joined by excellent entries representing celebrities from Gene Simmons to Queen Elizabeth II.
NYFW Spring/Summer 2018: essie at Alice + Olivia
Rita Remark for essie designed a minimalist nail capped off with teal Garden Variety for a classic, fresh look.