Nail Design
MiniLuxe Maximizes Apron Appeal
The fashion-forward brand has an elegant take on salon wear, which was described as "fashion-forward" and "highly editorial."
Laque Introduces Matte Top Coat
The Insta-famous Laque Nail Bar in Los Angeles is known for many things: great nails, yellow and black decor, and a love for matte finish.
Glitter Nail Polish
Duri’s glitter nail polish is perfect for those without enough sparkles in their lives.
Depilatory Hard Wax Sticks
Natural Way Hard Wax Depilatories are made from natural beeswax and resins. This personal waxing stick allows easy waxing on the go.
On the Road: The Nail Room
The Nail Room is a quick 45-minute drive from any of the world-class ski resorts in Salt Lake City, Utah.
5 Tips for Making a Better Nail Video + Apply for NTNA S.5!
The deadline to enter NTNA S.5 is Aug. 1, 2017. NAILS Magazine contributing editor and NTNA Season 3 winner Winnie Huang offers a few tips on making better nail art tutorials. These tips will come in handy for entering this year's NAILS Next Top Nail Artist NTNA competition! Do you have what it takes?We’re looking for the next set of competitors for NTNA Season 5, professional nail techs who are inspired, creative, reliable, and up for a challenge. In addition to being artistically inclined, you also must be able to take high-res digital photos and short videos. Since we’re looking for the NEXT top nail artist, you can’t currently be affiliated with a professional nail manufacturer. Visit http://www.nailsmag.com/ntnas5application for instructions on how to apply.NTNA Frequently asked questions:http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/118155/nails-next-top-nail-artist-frequently-asked-questions
Chrome Effect
Give nails the heavy metal treatment with the new EzFlow Chrome Effect Pigments.
Dare to Wear Mood Polish
Dare to Wear mood nail polish is temperature-activated and dramatically transforms color depending on whether you’re feeling cold or hot.
Hamptons Style
Entity’s Hamptons Style summer collection will have you ready for an effortlessly stylish weekend getaway.
Young Nails VLog #19: Greg Does a Dope Wedding Veil Nail
Greg demonstrates how to create a textured acrylic wedding veil nail using Young Nails acrylics.
Orly La La Land Poodle
Orly ambassador Elsbeth Schuetz created this style-conscious Los Angeles poodle nail design using Orly’s La La Land Collection.
Trend Watch: Greenery
A fresh, zesty yellow-green shade revives and renews.
Polish Preview Spring 2017: Larger Than Life
Spring is all about big bursts of color, so super-size your polish offerings for warm-weather services. Colors run the gamut from shades of Greenery (Pantone’s Color of the Year), to large amounts of lavender and retro-inspired reds. Whether you sketch out or pin up your ideas for spring/summer nails, make sure you go big or go home. Illustrations by Michelle Alane LaPlante // Photography by Kimberly Pham
by Beth Livesay
Cover Look: Dried Flowers & Caviar Beads (NAILS May 2017)
Suzie Moskal embeds dried flowers and caviar beads for our May 2017 cover.
26 Nail Art Products to Play With
From brushes and dotting tools to crystals and glitters, these nail art products include something for every design, technique, and skill level. Use them to add a touch of sparkle, stamp an intricate design, or hand paint a masterpiece.
Young Nails VLog #17: SlickPour and Caption Conversion with Greg
Young Nails president Greg Salo shows how to use SlickPour, Caption nail polish, and Caption Conversion (to turn your Caption nail polish into a soak-off gel) with a little stamping technique.
Young Nails VLog #18: Greg Does 29 Nail Art Designs
Young Nails president Greg Salo shows how to create 29 different nail art designs using Caption nail polish and Caption stamping kits.