Nail Design
How to Create a Nude Ombre with Acrylics
In this video by Kupa Inc., educator Ann Chang demonstrates how to form a ballerina-shaped extension while creating a pink-and-white gradient using acrylics.
17 Reasons to Apply for NAILS NTNA S. 4
Join the club! Application deadline is April 15th for the earlybird raffle and April 29th for final call.
by Beth Livesay
Cürbar Opens in San Diego
The brand new Cürbar opened March 31 in the Del Sur Town Center in San Diego. The Town Center promises an oasis of entertainment and shopping for local families, which is why Cürbar is an exceptionally family-friendly salon.
by Beth Livesay
Convert Caption Polish into Gel-Polish with Caption Conversion
Greg Salo shows how to convert Young Nails Caption nail polish into Gel-Polish with Young Nails's Caption Conversion.
Gel-Polish Quirky Leopard Print Design (Part 1 of 2)
Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a leopard print design using gel polish with embellishments. Click here for part 2.
Gel-Polish Quirky Leopard Print Design (Part 2 of 2)
Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a leopart print design using gel-polish with embellishments. Click here for Part 1.
15 Major League Baseball Nails for Opening Day
Play ball!
by Beth Livesay
Disney/Pixar's Inside Out-Inspired Nail Art
Jessie Mills shows how to create Disney/Pixar's Inside Out-inspired nails with characters Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust.
Gelish Botanical Awakenings Collection Nail Art
The set offers a bouquet of pink shades that are classic, radiant, and lively.
Gigi Hadid Wears Morgan Taylor
Gigi Hadid is already known as a pretty woman, but now Morgan Taylor has made it official.
by Beth Livesay
43 Hand Poses for Nail Art Photos
This tutorial shows the best hand positions to show off your nail art. Show us your best #nailfie!
Flashback Friday: Nailing April Fool's Day
Get schooled in April Fool's with some of these past pranks.
by Beth Livesay
Behind the Scenes: Garden Nails
Naturally Brilliant: The NAILS April 2016 cover is a captivating blend of stone and wild garden elements atop a natural nail thanks to nail artist Julie Ventura.
by Erika Kotite
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Top 3 Q&A
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3's Top 3 finalists Celina Rydén, Sarah Elmaz, and Winnie Huang flew into Chicago for this Q&A, held at America's Beauty Show, and the NTNA Grand Finale. Judges votes combined with public votes on their final challenge nails (see them here: http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2015) along with their answers were all factored in to determine the winner.
Reverse French Application with Gel
The technique allows you to focus on forming a structurally sound base and an apex, making it easy to build a successful free edge.
Something Sketchy: Lisa Bennett
See Lisa Bennett's artwork come to life.
Pretty Pedi Spacers
Dip Into Pretty’s new pedi-spacers add fashion to feet with blingy options.
by Beth Livesay