Nail Design
Trend Watch: Fine Lines
Thick or thin, horizontal or vertical, stripes stand out as a bold graphic print that can be monochromatic or multi-hued.
by Beth Livesay
FingerPaints Collection Designed by Project Runway Winner
Project Runway Season 14 winner Ashley Tipton designed FingerPaints' latest polish collection.
by Beth Livesay
Could One of Your Recent Graduates Be NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist?
NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist is searching for licensed nail techs of all experience levels who have that “it” factor. Does one of your recent nail program graduates fit the bill?
by Tracy Rubert
Instagram Alters Algorithm
Instagram is changing its algorithm. Here's how to stay in the know.
by Beth Livesay
#ShoutYourBeauty NexGen Nails On the Runway
See nails on the runway at the 06:56 mark. Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) held its fourth annual event following the first day of ABS Chicago. The BCL Experience, #ShoutYourBeauty, featured NextGen hairstylists and nail artists walking the runway with their models at Chicago's Soldier Field. For the second year in a row, nails rocked the runway with CND's NextGen artists who were the Top 3 finalists in the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition. Congrats to all of the NexGen artists:00:05 — Redken (NexGen: Blake Reed Evans)01:05 — American Crew (NexGen: Lauren Shuler Thompson)02:32 — Matrix (NexGen: Breck Csicsai, Ksenia Kim)03:53 — Wella's Hair Dressers at Heart (NexGen: Jamie Pierce and Katey-Bug Browne)05:15 — Mizani (NexGen: Ashley Lee and Marquita Gatling)06:56 — CND / NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 3 (NextGen: Celina Rydén, Sarah Elmaz, and Winnie Huang)09:29 — TIGI (NexGen: Demi Walsh) You Might Also Like: Meet the 2016 BCL Experience NextGen Artists! [on modernsalon.com] ABS Chicago 2016: BCLE Shout Your Beauty Runway Show (photo gallery)
14 Easter Nail Art Ideas
If you haven't done your nails yet, hop to it!
by Beth Livesay
Nail Salon Dramedy Gets Picked Up by TNT
Stay tuned for "Claws" on TNT.
Pastel Passion Nail Art Tutorial
Hiroko Fujikawa of MARS the Salon in West Hollywood, Calif., mixes prints and patterns for this pastel manicure.
NTNA S.3 Winner Winnie Huang's Audition Tape
Applications are now open for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season Four! Apply here: www.nailsmag.com/ntna2016. In the meantime, enjoy Season Three winner Winnie Huang's audition.
Demo: China Glaze Coloured Nail Spray
As seen on Periscope: We got our hands on China Glaze introduces Coloured Nail Spray, a consumer-focused product that applies like a spray but applies like nail lacquer. With an official launch in April, the limited-edition collection features four shades including Platinum Silver, Bright Blue, Magenta Shimmer, and Purple Shimmer. China Glaze prescribes pairing the spray on nail polish with its Strong Adhesion base coat and Fast Forward top coat for best results. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
3 Easy Spring Nail Art Projects for Students
Use these three simple step-by-steps to help your students practice basic nail art techniques.
by Tracy Rubert
Tranquility Collection
The Tranquility Collection from Dazzle Dry includes four new soft and shimmering pastel colors.
Nail Lakur
Nail Lakur from Londontown is a nail polish brand that is vegan and free of toxic chemicals.
Hello Kitty by OPI
OPI’s newest muse is a global symbol for friendship and fun.
Spring 2016 Collection
With a touch of 90s nostalgia, the Spring 2016 Collection from KBShimmer includes a lineup of eye-catching holographics, pastels, and neon glitter toppers.
Spring 2016 Me Outburst Nail Collection
The Spring 2016 Me Outburst Nail Collection from Dermelect includes a palette of soft hues and bright sheer shades that were personally mixed by celebrity nail tech, Elle.
Joshik Polish
Joshik Polish, a Chicago-based nail polish brand, is non-toxic, vegan, and offers long-lasting wear.