Nail Design
3-D Ferris Wheel Roller Coaster Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)
created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.
Eiffel Tower Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)
Elegant. Artisan. Nails. Szilvia Egerszegi (London) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.
3-D Dragon Buddha Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)
Faith. Dream. Confident. Tan Nguyen (Conroe, Texas) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.
3-D Bohemian Eclectic Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)
Torie Bastian (Corwn Point, Ind.) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.
3-D Couture Embellished Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)
Couture. Nail. Designer. Victoria Zegarelli (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.
Behind the Scenes: Negative Space Neon Nails
Super Artist: Go behind the scenes with Blossom Beauty Lounge's Cammy Nguyen as she creates fun and trendy nail art for our August cover.
by Hannah Lee
Ocean Nail Art
Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio, shows how to create these ocean-themed nails using gel.
Watercolor Butterflies Nail Art Tutorial by Akiko Yamakawa
Beautiful watercolor butterflies hand-painted by Kupa master nail tech nail artist Akiko Yamakawa using Kupa Artfinity Water Color Paints and Artfinity brushes.
Amethyst Geode Nail Art Tutorial
Amethyst nail created by Lauren Wireman using acrylic and Wildflowers Nail Academy pigment, loose glitter, and art paints.
Cartoon Bee Nail Art Using Wildflowers Art Paints
Lauren Wireman creates a cartoon-ish bee on a nail tip using her Wildflowers Art Paints and custom brushes. Click here to see this design as a 15-second time-lapse.
Toe-tally Summer Nail Art
Nail art is meant to be enjoyed by all 20 of a client’s digits. If you’re stuck on what to paint, we suggest drawing inspiration from these four summer-ready trends that can easily be translated onto toes. Fourth of July, neon, tropical, and nautical offerings are a great way to get clients’ feet wet when it comes to nail art.
Amethyst Geode Nail Art (Time Lapse)
Lauren Wireman shows how to create this geode-inspired look in hyper speed. Click here for a slower, detailed tutorial on creating the look.
Floral Nails Over a French Twist: The Power of Flower (Nails 21)
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create a floral gel design over a French twist.
Cartoon Bee Nail Art (Time Lapse)
Lauren Wireman shows how to create this bee nail art in hyper speed using Wildflowers Academy art paints. Click here for a slower, more detailed tutorial.
Premiere Orlando 2015: NailTech Network Orlando Social
The NailTech Network Orlando Social was a great success, and lots of fun was had by all. BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine co-hosted this year's festivities.
Nail Art for the Non-Traditional Bride
Brides who think outside the box will want standout nails in colors other than white. Make a set as different as they are for an unexpected nail look.
Destination Wedding Nail Art
For couples who want to get away, design tips based on a wedding’s setting. Look to Europe, wine country, or somewhere tropical for inspiration.