Pro Brands Top Allure's List
The editors of Allure review and evaluate more than 2,000 beauty products before issuing their Best in Beauty list. See which nail products earn their praise and why.
Nubar Stars in “He’s Just Not That Into You.”
Nubar products decorate the set of a nail salon in “He’s Just Not That Into You."
Ardell and Fab’lous Lashes Complete Abdul’s Emmy Look
Ja'maal Buster used Ardell DuraLash Regulars in short and medium with Ardell LashGrip Adhesive to create Paula's sultry look.
Cosmo Asia Recognizes CND
In its first-ever beauty awards, Cosmopolitan Asia’s selected CND’s SolarOil as the best nail treatment and Raw Earth Foot Buff as the best foot scrub.
Food for Thought: NAILS Cover Tech Winner Announced
Congratulations go to Nobuko Inagaki of Nail Salon Ciel in Tokyo for her terrific shot of nails in the real world.
The Vietnamese-American Salon Industry
Here are some links to articles and resources relating to the Vietnamese nail industry in the U.S.
Seen & Heard Around the Nail Industry
Nubar was on hand when PetSmart Charities announced a gift of $14 million to the city of Los Angeles.
12 Days of Nail Art
Twelve nail artists take on the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas!"
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2007
We asked and you told us what your favorite products are. From acrylics to wraps — and everything in between — NAILS announces the winners of our fourth annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Behind the Scenes: Rock Star Toes
Young Nails educator Melissa Garcia of Studio 115 in Tulare, Calif., made these Rock Star Toes for NAILS’ December 2007 cover. Once you get the hang of it, a set takes only 15-20 minutes to complete.
by Hannah Lee
Kudos to the Media, from EOS Spa
How Women Would Spend an Extra Hour Each Day
19% of responding women said they’d get a manicure or massage.
Getting Nails Into Shape
Square, round, squoval — you probably have a specialty and a preference to how you think a nail should look. But you can’t just do cookie-cutter nails on every client who walks through your door. Some individual attention and customization will wow your clients and make them loyal for life.
by Tim Crowley
Around Asia in Many Manicures
In this travel journal, former NAILS associate editor Jayna Rust goes to Asia. From China to South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, she finds nail services everywhere (and happily tries them all out in order to report back to you).
Be the “Best of” Your Town
Part substance, part strategy, staking out your spot on local “best of” lists requires a game plan. NAILS attempts to demystify the process of claiming your spot on the list.
ibd Pampers Celebs at ESPY Awards
ibd Pampers Celebs at ESPY Awards
Just My Opinion: Are You Really Wearing That?
These women looked like they could’ve been attending an adult film convention instead of a beauty convention.