Behind the Scenes: Lady Gaga Bubble Nails
Power Bows: NTNA Top 3 Celina Rydén creates a Lady Gaga-inspired nail design for the July 2016 issue of NAILS.
by Erika Kotite
NAILS and CND Name Top 12 Finalists for Season Four of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
Please join NAILS and top sponsor CND as we congratulate these 12 artists who will be competing for your vote starting September 12.
Nail Art Studio: American Gold
Mimi Wilson uses a sponging technique to create a marbled manicure.
Nail Art Studio: Star-Spangled Banner
Reina Santos shows how to use decals to execute a patriotic nail art design.
Nail Art Studio: The Stars and Stripes
Fleury Rose demos a patriotic design for summer.
Nail Art Studio: Gold Glory
Sonya Wilburn demonstrates how to execute a simple design for the 4th of July.
Nail Art Studio: Patriotic Sparkle
Marisol Gonzalez shows how to create a sparkling design for the Fourth.
OPI: Backstage at Moschino Resort 2017
"The Moschino Resort 2017 nail look is fun, eye-catching and so easy to recreate at home or in the salon! To get this playful look all you need is a dotter and OPI Infinite Shine." - Miss Pop
Should You Hop on the Trend Bandwagon?
According to Relate (www.therelationaleconomy.com) there are four questions you should ask yourself when figuring out which trends to jump on board with.
Trend Watch: Spanish
Flamenco tiers and toreador flourishes welcome summer with boldness.
by Beth Livesay
Mirror Powder Nails Step-by-Step
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to use the company's Mirror Powder with Nails 21 gels.
Essie Gel Couture
Experience the luxury of couture with the new gel couture from Essie. Slip into salon perfection for up to 14 days of wear and instant gel-like shine with an easy two-step system. Create perfect color perfection with the patent-pending curve-hugging brush. No lamp needed. Gentle removal. For more informtion, visit http://www.essie.com/gelcouture.aspx.
Bio Seaweed Gel At Viet Fashion Week 2016
Bio Seaweed Gel was a proud Title Sponsor of the 2016 Viet Fashion Week. They were on set and on site. Here is a video of the behind-the-scenes nails, hair, and beauty prep to the Red Carpet and Runway at the Westminster Mall in Westminster, Calif.
Nail Art at Premiere Orlando 2016
A show of hands and great-looking nail designs from the show floor of this year's Premiere Orlando.
How-To: Smoke Nail Art
The nail tech behind The Nailscape, Ashley Gregory, demonstrates how to create a smoke effect on nails using Wildflowerws Nail Academy Art Paints. This video shows how to place the paint and how to manipulate the product on the brush.
CND Shining Stars! Party & Concert
CND celebrated the nail industry during Premiere Orlando with Vietnamese musical superstar Don Ho and actress Kieu Chinh. VietSALON Magazine was on hand to present the winner of the VietSALON Nail Artistry Competition.
Cruise with the Nail Stars
Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk, sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on December 8, arrives in Cozumel, Mexico on the 10th, and returns to Fort Lauderdale on the 12th.