Nail Design

The Stuff of Artists

Have you ever come across a tech whose nail art belongs in galleries? Do you ever wonder how they came to possess such skill? Or what else they’re capable of creating? We talked to six techs with a passion for art so fiery, it transcends the nail industry. From tattooing to oil painting, these artists-turned-manicurists (and vice versa!) have done it all.

Cuccio Naturale Environmental Skin Protection Lotion

A silky moisturizer that leaves the skin in beautiful condition and deeply hydrated like nature intended. 

Kava Root Elixir Callus Remover

An effective elixir to remove dry dead skin layers from the roughest feet or hands.

Cuccio Naturalé Pedicure File Kit

Stainless steel 100% sanitizable pedicure file.

Striping Tape Nail Art with So Gel Nails

SO Gel Nails demonstrates how to use its Striping Tape to create easy and clean nail art.

Consumer Press: Agency Secrets

Ever dream big about doing the nails on the cover of Vogue? Perhaps you want to be the next Naja Rickette or Tom Bachik, dressing up the digits of Hollywood’s finest. If you’re a nail artist who is ambitious enough, anything is possible. Having an agent can help make your dreams a reality that much faster.

Chevron Nail Art with SO Gel Nails Striping Tape

Create an easy chevron nail art design using SO Gel Nails striping tape. Here's a how-to.

Troubleshooter: Chevron Nail Art

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to create chevron nail art with acrylic paint over gel-polish.

Retail Boutique: Thanksgiving Table Settings

Create a Thanksgiving table display in your salon complete with all the necessities for dinner — minus the turkey and yams — that your clients are able to purchase.

Behind the Scenes: Sweater Nails

A Beauty Blitz: While we see nail tech Lisa Wong at many of the major trade shows working at CND’s booth, we last saw her in our photo studio creating a lovely French twist look for our June 2008 cover.

Stackable Stencils

Layla Cosmetics’ Velvet Effect Nail Art

Italian professional polish brand Layla Cosmetics recently released its new Velvet Effect Nail Art line.

Nail Art Faux Textures

One of the hot nail trends of 2013 — on and off the runway — is a textured nail look. From caviar and confetti to matte and sand, the tactile feel is in. But what if grainy nails aren’t your cup of tea? We say, fake it. These faux textured looks are sure to spark some interest and can be done with little more than nail polish, acrylic paints, and brushes.

Red Carpet Ready

Admirers flocked to Gina Silvestro’s Swarovski crystal-adorned nails like paparazzi to Brangelina.

Trend Watch: Quilted

Inspired by the criss-cross decorative pattern of the bed covering.

Nail Art Gallery Mag's Oct/Nov Cover Look

Thao Nguyen of Santa Monica, Calif., shows the steps to creating the look for Nail Art Gallery Magazine's October/November issue.

Turning the Tables on Salon Furnishings

Every piece of furniture should tell a story, and Kelly Ramirez’s are more colorful than most.