Nail Design
Dad/Photo Frame Nail
Alyssa Adams demonstrates how to do Dad/Photo Frame Nails.
Shirt & Tie for Father’s Day
Brandy Nelson demonstrates how to do Shirt & Tie for Father’s Day nails.
by Tracy Rubert
From Runway to Reality
CND Education Ambassadors translate runway looks from the Blonds F/W 2014 show onto actual nail tips using CND's Modern Folklore collection.
by Beth Livesay
CNDU Is Now Accepting Applications for Early Admissions
During Premiere Orlando 2014, CND’s co-founder and style director Jan Arnold reaffirmed the professional nail care company’s commitment to the pro side of our industry when she introduced CND’s first-ever online education program for nail professionals — CND University or CNDU.
Pack Your Bags for Kamp Kupa
Kupa Inc. announced the first ever Kamp Kupa session, a four-day hands-on workshop for students and professionals looking for extra training to advance their skill level.
Father’s Day for the Ladies
Oklahoma nail tech finds a great way for wives and daughters to experience a special Father’s Day salon service in honor of the dads in their lives.
Mia Secret’s Nail Decoration Foil Paper
Learn how to use Mia Secret’s newest item, Nail Decoration Foil Paper to create sophisticated nail art designs.
Gear of Glory
This nail art design, resembling clock gear, was styled by master nail technician Vicki Peters.
Major League Baseball Collection
OPI launches seven new limited-edition lacquers inspired by Major League Baseball.
I Heart CND Event Brings Nail Trends to Nail Professionals
In February, CND hosted the first ever “I Heart CND” event at Nail Supply House in San Gabriel, Calif.
Tips For NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Competition
2013 NAILS Next Top Nail Artist first runner-up Lauren Wireman shares her tips for this year's competitors.
Acrylics Are Here to Stay
A look at some successful acrylic-focused salons.
by Beth Livesay
A Good Luck Charm for Brides
Yolanda Hernandez, the owner of Hair Today Nails Tomorrow in Fresno, Calif., created a stunning nail design that fulfills all bridal necessities for good luck — something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue— on a single tip.
The Matted Man
With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s a good time to revisit your men’s salon services menu.
Four "Somethings" for the Bride
Offer your bridal clients nail art that will fulfill her need for “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” on her wedding day.
NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Alecia)
Alecia Mounixay (Wilmington, NC) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "I used white hard gel for the base of the nail and various neon gel-polishes that faded in the background, lightly dusted with glitter and capped twice with clear gel-polish top coat to give it more depth. I handpainted the word music with little notes. I used white acrylic powder to make the music notes and painted them with gel-polish before applying them to the music lines that surrounded the nail with wire base. This was also capped with black acrylic and gel. The face was made with white gel-polish to give it life and painted with acrylic paint for fine detailed lines."
NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Amy)
Amy Gustafson (Victoria, BC, Canada) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "I was inspired by the headphones and colours I saw right away. I loved that the headphones became something else (the script Love). I decided that I would have the headphones become the piece of music. I loved the curves of the photos I saw and thought I would incorporate that somehow with it going outside the nail. I love flashy so I thought the more sparkles the better."