Nail Design
3-D Textured Nails
Create 3-D texture with gel-polish. For complete details, visit http://www.chickettes.com/3d-textured-diamond-plate-nails/.
Snakeskin & Flower Nail Art
Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio, demonstrates how to create these nails that look like snakeskin and are embellished with flowers.
OPI GelColor
Check out OPI GelColor's iconic shades, which only require a 30-second LED cure.
Aquamarine in the Spring
Bryan Vu demonstrates how to do Aquamarine in the Spring nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Easter Egg Shell Roses
Yolanda C. Hernandez demonstrates how to do Easter Egg Shell Roses nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
China Glaze and Ardell Sponsor Glam-athon
In November, more than 300 Miss California USA Contestants met in Long Beach, Calif., for a glamour-filled day with China Glaze Nail Lacquer and Ardell Lashes.
CND Encourages Women to “Go With A Pro!”
Despite an increased emphasis on DIY beauty in the consumer landscape, many women prefer to leave the work to the professionals.
Mardi Gras Bling
Valerie A. Williams demonstrates how to do Mardi Gras Bling nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
India Holds First Nailathon
In January, nail technicians from all over India showcased their skills at the StyleSpeak Nailathon — India’s first professional nail championship.
Accessories to Match
Go to the website of London-based nail artist and blogger Sam Fulton and you’ll find plenty of gorgeous pre-painted nail sets in her online store — many of them with matching nail polish jewelry.
by Judy Lessin
Behind the Scenes: A Feather in Her Cap
Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based nail artist Melanie McCulley was the editor's choice winner for our 2014 Cover Tech Contest.
by Hannah Lee
How to Hand Draw Lace
If you appreciate the intricacy of hand-drawn designs, this technique by Lisa Holden of LAH Nails in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada can be beautifully recreated to look exactly like expensive fabric.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Hologram
Ever so prismatic, this mix of color is like an optical illusion.
by Beth Livesay
From Runway to Real Life
A look at Morgan Taylor's Casual Cool collection.
by Beth Livesay
Anything But Uniform
Chi Couture updates three of its looks for 2014.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Art Tutorials for Newbies
Nail art is raking in big bucks at a lot of salons. If you’re good at applying polish, but aren’t necessarily a Picasso, here are some easy designs you may want to try. Once you master a few basic strokes and shapes, you can combine them to form more intricate designs.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Don't Sell Yourself Short
Editor Hannah Lee challenges you to look at your nail art pricing structure to determine whether you're selling yourself short.
by Hannah Lee