Nail Design
The Liquid Sand Gradient Manicure
OPI’s Liquid Sand Collection as well as metallic studs are the prime ingredients for one of Winnie Huang's latest creations: the Liquid Sand Gradient manicure.
My Other Life: Crystal Rice, roller derby player
She’s been roller skating nearly all her life and she’s good at it. But for years when people asked if she was interested in roller derby, San Diego-based nail tech Crystal Rice didn’t give it a second thought.
by Judy Lessin
A Festivus for the Nail Artist in Us
While sports fans were glued to their televisions the weekend of Wimbledon, U.K. fashionistas found a reprieve in the region’s first Nail Art Festival.
by Sree Roy
Shed a Light on Polishing Ergonomics
Cuccio Colour recently released a self-contained LED light that sits inside the cap of select Cuccio polish bottles.
Nail Art Runway on America's Next Top Model
In episode 2007 of America's Next Top Model, the guys and girls all sport nail art for a photo shoot. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the models' nails "walking" the runway. Watch the full episode on the CW's website.
The Mixed-Metal French
Fall’s Hottest Nail Trends guide from Cosmopolitan features a twist on a French manicure that is versatile yet trendy.
Lacy & Racy
Bryan Vu encases the openwork fabric in clear acrylic stiletto nails, creating a fresh, flirtatious full set.
by Sree Roy
Easy As 1-2-3
Shanelle Heitmann brings school to nail design.
Hot Coral
Lenzi Brock demonstrates how to bring to coral look to nails.
School Rules
Staci Garrett turns nails into rulers.
Troubleshooter: Earth-Toned Nail Art with Magnetic Gel-Polish
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Gelish educator Ghenna Gonzales shows how to create elegant earth-toned nail art using magnetic gel-polish.* *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.
Indian Summer Colors for Fall Polish Palette
Lucky Magazine’s September issue announces trending fall polish hues.
Websites Worth Watching: NSI Nail Trend Spotlight
Put your own spin on the nail infatuation of the moment, with NSI’s convenient color suggestions and how-tos.
by Sree Roy
Snails (“safe nails”)
If your clientele includes a lot of little ones or concerned mothers-to-be, you may be interested to know that Snails (“safe nails”) has expanded its line of natural, water-based polishes in celebration of its first year anniversary.
Polished Looks for Work and Play
Marie Claire’s September issue featured looks for work and play inspired by the runway.
Consumer- Driven SafeSalonRating Debuts
Developed by podiatrist Dr. Robert Spalding and nail tech Athena Elliott, SafeSalonRating is a mobile app designed for consumers to evaluate a salon’s level of sanitation, education, and professionalism based on a five-star rating.
Her Company Is Da Bomb
So just how do you make a bath bomb? Very carefully, says Marsha Coppola, owner of Da Bomb Bath Co. and NeVaeh Kids Spa in Thorold, Ontario, Canada.