Nail Design
Next Top Nail Artist Goes to NYFW
You know nail tech Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails in Cape Coral, Fla., as the first runner-up in the inaugural NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition. One of her wins was the CND challenge that included a chance to work with the brand at Fashion Week. Wireman shares her story from the Design Lab in New York City of what it was like to be a part of the CND A-Team for a few days.
Infinite Shine Gel Effects Lacquer System
Available in 30 shades, Infinite Shine is a three-step system that leaves nails colorful and shiny for up to 10 days.
Three Sunny New Shades
Colors include Making Waves, Hearts of Fire, and Peace, Love, and Purple.
Demo: Purjoi 3-D Nail Art with Gel Polish
This video demonstrates how to acheive Purjoi's 3-D Nail Art with Gel Polish.
On My Mind: A Life-Changing Experience
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2014 winner Ryoko Garcia shares her thoughts on how winning the nail art contest changed her life.
The Cover Artistry of Vicki Peters
Nail technician and frequent NAILS cover technician Vicki Peters passed away on December 31, 2014. Here is a look at the NAILS covers she did over the years.
Learn Japanese Nail Art Techniques — For Free
Japanese nailist Jasmine Oshima has released “How to be Creative With Nail Art,” a downloadable e-book that reveals five simple steps to becoming a more creative nail artist.
Nail Art Superheroes Appear at NY Comic Con
In October 2014, a group of enterprising nail techs calling themselves the League of Lacquer rented a booth at NY Comic Con and offered mini manicures with handpainted fan art.
Yellow Orchids with Akzéntz Professional
Follow these steps to see how you can use Akzéntz Professional products to create a whimsical floral design.
Behind the Nails: Tribute to Tia Virgie
A nail tech pays tribute to her aunt through nail art.
by Beth Livesay
DIY Brush Holder
Vicki Peters came up with a cute and crafty way to keep her brushes handy. The nail veteran repurposes old polish bottles nto glittering storage options in just three steps.
by Beth Livesay
Bernadette Thompson's A-List Polish
Celebrity nail tech Bernadette Thompson recently launched her namesake color collection.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Nordic
Fair Isle prints and chunky knits warm nails from hands to toes.
by Beth Livesay
Pilotto Print
Inspired by the Spring/Summer look of Peter Pilotto’s London Fashion Week show, Nataliia Iakubchuk of NailDesign in Kiev created this design using acrylic powder and paint.
by Beth Livesay
Chemist’s Corner: Matte Top Coat
NAILS talked to industry scientist Doug Schoon and Nubar’s CEO, Noubar Abrahamian, to find out what makes matte top coats create a shine-free finish.
NYE Nails with Orly GelFX Shade Shifter
Follow these steps to see how Denise Kelley created this spotted 2015 design.
Execute Trippy Tips Without Precision
This psychedelic nail requires no precision. In fact, imperfections are encouraged.