Nail Design
OPI Bond Girls: Honey Ryder Nail Design Tutorial
Learn how to recreate the signature "Honey Ryder" mani using Bond Girls Liquid Sand.
Mixology Tools
Nailtini allows you or your clients to mix custom colors with its new “You Call It” lacquer mixology kit.
The Story Behind 30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
For our June issue story in which we had nail artists offer their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s pearl anniversary, we also asked each artist to explain the inspiration behind her designs and why NAILS Magazine has a special place in her heart. The explanations are below.
by Sree Roy
Troubleshooter: 3-D Acrylic Cat & Bow
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cat and bow using colored acrylics.
Top Shades To Pair Together This Summer
Allure magazine offers its five best nail-color pairings for June.
Fun and Fabulous
Where does a top nail competitor get her ideas? In the case of New York City-based nail tech Erina Ogawa, they come from shoes, clothes, furniture, or just her imagination.
China Glaze Launches New App
For iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch users who love polish, the App Store now contains the China Glaze app, which is free to download.
Snapshots from Premiere Orlando 2013
As always, Premiere Orlando was a show for the books. The massive beauty show, which took place June 2-3, hosted beauty professionals and industry manufacturers from around the globe.
Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book
Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.
by Sree Roy
30 Nails to Commemorate 30 Years
10 nail artists offers their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s 30th anniversary — from incorporating the traditional gift of pearls to creating her own spin on a favorite NAILS cover to showcasing what the magazine has meant to her over the years.
On Nails, Less Is More
In 2013, “self-expression” will be most intensely played out around color, according to this year’s SpaFinder Wellness Trend Report compiled by Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder Wellness.
Striplac Peel Off Gel-Polish Step-by-Step
New from Alessandro International is Striplac, a peel-off gel-polish. Watch the video for a step-by-step of Striplac application and removal.
Photos from NAILS' Red Carpet at the NailTech Network Orlando Social
In honor of our 30th anniversary, NAILS hosted a fun photo booth for everyone at the NailTech Networking Orlando Social.
L.A. Hair: Season 2 Sneak Peek (Now with a Nail Tech)
Season 2 of L.A. Hair welcomes nail tech Naja Rickette to the boisterous mix at celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble's Los Angeles salon. Catch the season premiere June 6 at 10 p.m. on WeTV.
Striplac: Gel-Polish Removable by Simply Peeling It Off
Introduced to the U.S. market at the Premiere Orlando trade show, Striplac by Alessandro International is a brand new gel-polish that comes off simply by peeling it off. No acetone soaking or wrapping required. Learn more on Alessandro International's website.
Live Social Networking at Premiere Orlando NailTech Event
Nearly 300 members of the nail industry joined NAILS Magazine and BeautyTech.com at the Rosen Centre for a live social networking event during Premiere Orlando.
Troubleshooter: Leopard Spots with Gel-Polish
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create leopard spots using gel-polish.