Nail Design
Nail Art Studio: Back to School
Kimberly Harr demonstrates Back to School
by Tracy Rubert
Behind the Scenes: Sea Glass Nails
Polished by the Sea: For the NAILS August cover look, Los Angeles-based nail artist Fariha Ali uses real sea glass atop a clear gel extension.
by Erika Kotite
Nail Art Studio: Pastel Stiletto
Wende Thummel demonstrates Pastel Stiletto
Cowgirl Nails (Gelish Fall 2015 Nail Art Tutorial)
It's time to pony up, cowgirl style! Recreate this western-inspired mani and #MakeThemGelish this fall.
Easy Feather Nail Art: DIY Nail Stickers
Julie Ventura shows how to create your own feather nail art stickers/appliqués using matte top coat and a sharpie, acrylic paint, or polish to apply onto your nail.
Fall 2015 Polish Preview: Shadows & Shades
Let those beautiful, expressive hands do the talking and be the life of the party making cute shadow creatures! This season’s nail palette is alive with nuanced color, crossing boundaries between the natural and spiritual world.
by Erika Kotite
Translucent, Layerable Lacquers Are Trending
Layerable and buildable translucent lacquers allow any nail tech to master abstract nail art.
Essie Nail Tips: Nail Prep
Essie's lead educator, Rita Remark, shares her tips for prepping nails to create the perfect manicure.
Dynamic Nails
These reusable tips can save nail techs time from having to sculpt and prep nails.
Trend Watch: Embellished
Add some sparkle to nails with stones, jewels, studs, or charms.
by Beth Livesay
Something Sketchy: Aki Kohno
Aki Kohno of Two Brown Eyed Girls in Los Angeles, worked with NAILS senior editor Beth Livesay to create a negative space neon design for summer.
Shattered Shapes Nail Art Tutorial
Keep clients looking sharp with cutting-edge nail fashion taken straight from the runway.
Troubleshooting Your Nail Stamping
After Holly Schippers created a video on how to stamp with CND Additives or pigment, there were requests for help in getting consistent results, therefore here is a video with some tips that will hopefully ensure your stamping success!
Essie Nail Tips: Perfect Polish Application
Get the perfect application every time with these helpful tips from Essie's lead educator, Rita Remark.
Neon Sensation Nail Art
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create a detailed black-outlined neon nail design using striping techniques.
Venice Collection by OPI (Fall 2015)
This fall, bring the romance and opulence of Venice, Italy, into your heart and onto your fingertips with the Venice Collection by OPI. Inspired by this extraordinary city, the 15 new shades of the Venice Collection present a modern interpretation of Baroque style. Romantic reds, decadent blues, striking corals, dreamy pastels, elegant nudes, dramatic darks, and luxurious metallics proclaim that “less is more” is out and sumptuous indulgence is in.
Watercolor Art (Vetro Nail Art)
Vetro shows how to create an abstract watercolor rose design. For more information, visit www.vetro.jp/en.