Poison Apple Pedicure
Your client just might die from happiness during this apple-themed pedicure.
Nail Salons Are For Lovers
What’s the quickest way to a client’s heart? Is it through endearing nail tech personalities, attention to smile lines, or wham-bam Valentine’s Day salon specials?
by Tim Crowley
Love These Nails
Nail artist Tina Alberino falls in "love" with nail stamps.
Love Letter
A special delivery of nail art from Lorri Silvetre.
Queen of Hearts
Katie Pfaff uses hot pink glitter acrylic to create this loveable French.
Red Romance
Diane Self uses Nubar products to create this lovely design.
Red-dy for Love
Mimi Nguyen jazzes up a traditional red nail.
Chocolate Martini Pedicure
Especially perfect for Valentine's Day, this pedicure coats your client's feet in chocolately goodness.
Our Better Half
NAILS is in the Valentine’s spirit, and so are many of our readers. As an ode to all of the significant others out there — who help with housework and, importantly in the beauty profession, cope with crazy night and weekend schedules — here are some beauty professionals and their loved ones who make it all work.
by Sree Roy
Cupcake Craze
April Frye shows how to handpaint a cupcake, complete with a cherry on top, onto a nail.
Enter the Dragon
Nail artist Robert Nguyen lends his 3-D nail artistry to this month’s Lunar New Year-themed cover to help us welcome the Year of the Dragon.
Nail Trends from the Spring 2012 Fashion Week Runways
We saw tons of custom nail designs – created to specifically complement the presented garments. There were some fierce brights, inspired by the ’60s.
Holiday Manicures to Lengthen and Slim Nails
First for Women magazine released two holiday-inspired manicures in their December 2011 issue that could dress up any outfit regardless of the season. Their compositions also help nails appear slimmer and longer.
Holiday Polish
A foolproof and fast way to get glam for the holidays: shimmery nail polish.
Holiday Nails: Naughty and Nice
Allure magazine put together a collection of naughty and nice shades turning heads this December.
Semi-circle Bling
Rhinestones are key to this nail art design by Rosa Vargas.
Extreme Holiday Nails from Kimmie Kyees
Glamour magazine, in its December 2011 issue, recommends trying something bold this holiday season. Nail artist Kimmie Kyees gives tips on how to achieve extreme attention-grabbing nails as a way to celebrate.