NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #8 (Rocky Horror Nails)
It’s the 40th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and what better way to celebrate than with Gelish’s new Two-of-a-Kind color set and a Rocky Horror-inspired Challenge #8. Contestants were asked to create a Rocky Horror-inspired manicure that can be worn out for Halloween. The final set must include polish and gel-polish with the colors red, black, and white and a glow-in-the dark component. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 29th at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-8gelishThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive an 18G LED lamp, ProHesion Master Kit, Fantastic Four pack, and 4 bottles of Gelish (an over $500 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
OPI x NYFW: Creating the Rodarte Spring 2016 Runway Nails
The runway is where everything comes together. Miss Pop's metallic rimmed nails topped with a custom blend of OPI Top Coat & peachy cream A Great Opera-tunity were many of the Rodarte models' "favorite nails of the season."
Arm + Nail Candy
Duri and Endless Jewelry are teaming up to bring Pantone’s fall shades to your wrist.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Clashing Prints
Mix and match patterns for an anything-goes attitude.
by Beth Livesay
Roman Holiday With OPI
OPI partners with fashion blogger Blair Eadie to show off the new Venice collection
by Beth Livesay
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #7 (Picasso-Inspired)
NAILS NTNA Challenge #7 is sponsored by China Glaze. To celebrate Pablo Picasso’s 134th birthday, the contestants were asked to paint a Picasso-inspired masterpiece on a single hand. This was a hand painting challenge so only acrylic paint and polish were allowed. Polish had to make up at least 50% of the final design. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-7china-glazeThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive 50 China Glaze shades and a selection of Nail Art Liners (a $500 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
Marketing With a Nice Ring to It
The husband and wife team behind Velvet Nail Lounge in Troy, Mich., came up with a brilliant marketing idea after reading fashion magazines.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Victorian
Ruffles, lace, and collars reign supreme.
by Beth Livesay
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #6 (3-D Skyline)
Tune in Mondays at 7PM to see who won last week, who’s packing their paintbrushes, and to check out this week’s challenge:NAILS NTNA Challenge #6 is sponsored by Gel II. To go with Gel II’s Skyscraper Building Gel and Liquid & Powder, they asked each competitor to recreate the skyline of their favorite city across 10 nail tips. Contestants were allowed to use a mixture of gel and acrylic, polish, gel-polish, and acrylic paints to make their 3-D skyline come to life. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 15th at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-6gel-iiThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive three Gel Couple sets, a Gel II Steamer, and cordless lamp, and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
Haute Pink Prizma Acrylic Nail Powder
During October, Tammy Taylor Nails will donate $1 for every sale of its most popular acrylic nail powder.
Believe, Achieve, Empower: Bellacures & OPI Honor Tippi Hedren
Photos from a night honoring Tippi Hedren.
Bellacures and OPI Honor Tippi Hedren
On October 8th, Bellacures Brentwood and OPI Products honored Hollywood icon Tippi Hedren for her humanitarian efforts in aiding Vietnamese refugees after the Vietnam War and in developing the nail industry.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #5 (Unity)
NAILS NTNA Challenge #5 is sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel. Bio Seaweed Gel asked each competitor to create a 3-D sculpted interpretation of what "unity" means to them. They could use gel-polish, polish, and paint to complete their looks. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 1st at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-5-bio-seaweed-gelThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive the entire Bio Seaweed Gel Collection ($400 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
Beauty Changes Lives Names Howard Murad 2016 Legacy Honoree
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation recently announced that Howard Murad, M.D., will be its 2016 Legacy Award honoree.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #4 (L.A. Nails)
Tune in Mondays at 7PM to see who won last week, who’s packing their paintbrushes, and to check out this week’s challenge:NAILS NTNA Challenge #4 is sponsored by Orly. Celebrating its “Made in L.A.” campaign, Orly asked each competitor to choose a classic Hollywood landmark and translate it onto a single hand using polish, gel-polish, or acrylic paints. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 1st at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-4-orlyThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive Orly’s Professional Gel Kit and an LED lamp ($200 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
Pink's Hot Dog Nails for NTNA S.3 Challenge #4 (Victoria)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 9 contestant Victoria Zegarelli shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #4, L.A. Landmark, sponsored by Orly. Click here to see all 9 entries.
Hollywood Hills Nails for NTNA S.3 Challenge #4 (Torie)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 9 contestant Torie Bastian shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #4, L.A. Landmark, sponsored by Orly. Click here to see all 9 entries.