Nail Design
Ornament Swirl Holiday Nail Tutorial
Suzie Moskal has fun with a new nail art design inspired by one of her Christmas tree ornaments. This design is also great all year round — not just for Christmas.
Essie Frosted Tips Nail Art
Create a frosted tips nail look: 1. Hydrate with apricot cuticle oil.2. Clean then prep nails with an essie base coat. 3. Apply 2 coats of 'virgin snow'. 4. Using a fan brush, swipe 'apres-chic' from the tip of the nail down to the middle to create "icicles". 5. Shine + seal with essie gel.setter top coat.
KBShimmer UnveilsToys For Tots Charity Polish
Now through December 15, KBShimmer will donate four dollars from each sale of “Toying Around” nail polish to Toys for Tots.
How to Host Your Own Fashion Event
A Fashionable Fête: If you’re a nail salon owner, there are certain occasions when a party is absolutely necessary. A grand opening usually sits at the top of that list. If, however, your business is located in an area where there are other nail salons, the challenge becomes throwing a different kind of celebration that will make yours stand out.
by Beth Livesay
Heiress Remembers Nail Tech in Her Will
Nail tech Jenny Kim remembers her client Kaaren Parker Gray as a “kind lady.” In August, Gray died as a result of a heart attack, leaving Kim $50,000 in her will in recognition of her “love and devotion.”
Rhino Art Aims to Raise Awareness
To promote this year’s World Rhino Day, Melusi Zox Dlamini, marketing coordinator for Big Game Parks in Swaziland, launched a Nail It for Rhinos challenge.
Polished Girlz Throws a Big Bash
The first annual Polished Girlz Ball was held at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, N.Y., in September.
Gel II Cartoon Nail Tutorial
Gel II shows how to create a cartoony nail design.
Easy Rudolph Holiday Nail Art Tutorial
Julie Ventura shows how to create Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as a DIY nail sticker.
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2015: Top 20 Best New Products
NAILS readers have chosen. Check out our 2015 Top 20 Best New Products in the NAILS Readers' Choice Awards.
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2015 Winners
For the 12th year running, the NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards honors your favorite professional nail products.
by Erika Kotite
How to Apply Swarovski Crystal Pixie
Gina Silvestro, USA Crystal Culture Director and Authorized Swarovski Instructor, demonstrates the proper application of Swarovski’s newest product created just for nails. Crystal Pixie is available in four colors and consists of tiny particles of round crystals mixed with tiny cut crystals which add a beautiful shine to nails. Here’s how you apply it: 1. Prep the nail and keep it thin because the product will add thickness to the nail which will also give it strength. For enhancements, thin out the nail slightly prior application of Pixie. 2. Apply one thin layer of Akzéntz Pro-Formance Adhere and cure. Apply Akzéntz Enhance Pink and cure. 3. Apply a layer of Akzéntz Bling On. Do not cure. 4. Sprinkle Crystal Pixie over the uncured layer of gel. Make sure to rotate the nail to get the crystals on the entire nail. 5. Remove any excess Pixie from the edges of the nail and tuck any stragglers inward to avoid the cuticle and the edge of the nail. 6. Gently pat down the crystals with a clean and dry brush to create set and secure the crystals in the gel for a smooth layer. Cure. 7. Cap the outer edges with Akzéntz Shine-On. Cure. For more information, visit www.gelessentialz.com.
NTNA S. 3 Challenge #11 Tippi Hedren Nail Art (Winnie)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 3 contestant Winnie Huang shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #11, Beauty Changes Lives, sponsored by CND. Click here to see all three entries.
NTNA S. 3 Challenge #11 Tippi Hedren Nail Art (Sarah)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 3 contestant Sarah Elmaz shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #11, Beauty Changes Lives, sponsored by CND. Click here to see all three entries.
NTNA S. 3 Challenge #11 Tippi Hedren Nail Art (Celina)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 3 contestant Celina Ryden shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #11, Beauty Changes Lives, sponsored by CND. Click here to see all three entries.
Kitty Set Stamping Kit
The kit includes one stamping nail polish, two image plates, one stamp, and one scraper.
Product Line
Miracle Oil features healing properties and restorative blend of tea tree and organic hempseed oils.