Nail Design
Support Your Techs With a Photo Shoot
A Colorado nail salon produces their own photo shoots for their nail stylists, drawing from local businesses for wardrobe and props.
Essie Gel Setter Keeps Nails Shining
Essie Gel Setter is a gel-like top coat that will reinvigorate the classic mani without added curing or removal time.
Shellac and Vinylux Summer 2017 Rhythm and Heat Collection
Art deco design and endless beaches set the scene for a sophisticated getaway with the Summer 2017 Rhythm & Heat Collection from CND.
Behind the Scenes: Green Russian Almond Acrylics
Creating contrast with color is one thing, but Hand & Nail Harmony educator Bryan Vu knows that you can also create contrast with texture. The Kingwood, Texas-based salon and beauty school owner was inspired by the blades and leaves of succulent plants for this design.
by Beth Livesay
Arm Candy: Spring Stripes Nail Art
Essie global lead educator and celebrity manicurist Rita Remark shows how to create this bright striped nail art design using Essie's Spring 2017 Collection.
Who Will Be Named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist?
The fourth season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist once again brings together three international competitors to meet for the first time at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. All three arrive as finalists, but only one can leave as the Season Four champion.
by Beth Livesay
Behind the Nails: Selena
This client was selected to work the launch in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Selena Quintanilla collection launch.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Khaki
Capture the color of this cotton fabric on spring nails.
by Beth Livesay
French Nail Artist Wows With Nail Art
Working under the moniker This Is Venice, Paris-based nail artist Lili Nguyen has gained an international following for her colorful graphic nail art.
On My Mind: Milestone Makers
I worry sometimes that the nail community and those outside of it put too much of a premium on the numbers on a profile.
by Beth Livesay
Perfect Match Fairy Collection
LeChat’s new spring 2017 collection features an array of pretty pastels to brighten up any ensemble.
Urban Distressed Spring 2017 Collection
Whether your denim go-tos are distressed boot cut, high-waisted skinnies, or acid-washed cut-offs, the Urban Distressed Spring Collection will rock your denim with six shades guaranteed to give a hint of glam to your grunge.
Panda Nail Art for National Panda Day
National Panda Day is March 16th! Celebrate everything we love about pandas with this adorable nail art.
Fairy Floral Nails with LeChat
Nail artist Anastasiia Morozova shows how to create a spring floral design with LeChat's Fairy Perfect Match collection.
Sugar Art Rose Nails Using Dip Powder
Terry Nguyen (@asian_nail_lady) shows how to create a rose design using the sugaring technique with Kiara Sky products.
Nail Humor: Things People Say to Nail Techs
Tanya Hennessy presents a sketch of the many frustrating things people say to nail techs during a service.
How to Use PolyGel by Gelish: Natural Nail Overlay and Reverse French
Danny Haile, veteran nail tech and founder of Gelish, shows how to create a natural nail overlay with Natural Clear PolyGel and a reverse French nail with Soft Pink and Bright White PolyGel.10 Things to Know About PolyGel: http://www.nailsmag.com/nailbytes/117891/10-things-to-know-about-polygel