Nail Design
Native Treasures Gold and Turqoise Embellished Nail Art
Denise Heavner creates these embellished nails dubbed "Native Treasures." For more of Heavner's videos, visit her YouTube channel.
Vinylux Weekly Polish System
The makers of Shellac develop a no-chip, no-UV lamp-required nail color.
Trend Watch: Brushstroke Prints
Resembling simple strokes of a brush from a painter’s hand, this runway trend translates perfectly to the blank canvas of a solid-colored nail plate
by Sree Roy
Tricoci University Students Create Indy 500-Inspired Designs
Tricoci University students participated in a manicuring competition to create an Indy 500-inspired nail design.
by Sree Roy
All About the Glow Gelish Summer Collection
Gelish promotes the upcoming All About the Glow Summer 2013 gel-polish Collection with a “bright city lights and party glow sticks”-inspired commercial.
Nailing New Products: Techs Launch Polish and Glitter Product Lines
The creative juices of nail techs are truly flowing this year, as we’ve seen lots of great inventions come from beauty professionals who are working in the salon every day. Here are a few that might be worth picking up for your salon.
by Sree Roy
Cross Country Nail Road Trip: Nails Across America
Newly licensed nail tech Breanne Trammell (who graduated from TW Nail Technology Inc.) embarks on a cross-country road trip this summer, in which she'll take a canned ham trailer renovated as a mobile nail salon and do manicures all over the U.S. "This experiential project is about more than simply nail art. By transforming a 1968 Shasta Compact camper into a mobile salon, I aim to create an intimate platform to exchange ideas and conversation," Trammell says.
Beautiful Nails by Kupa’s 3-D Rose Stiletto
Beautiful Nails by Kupa gives nail technicians everything they need to construct high-quality, long-lasting, and awe-inspiring 3-D acrylic nail art designs.
Snakes on a Nail
Check out Dianna Medeiros’ technique for encasing real snakeskin in clear acrylic.
A Little Texture
Kathleen M.M. Ringwood-Wood of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., takes regular flocking from her local craft store and puts it right on top of wet polish.
A Midwinter Night’s Dream
Dorota Palicka of Ibiza Sun salon in Fort William, Scotland, uses small pinching clamps to hold the form of her flawless C-curves.
The Manitoba Sparkler
Andrea Boyko heats up her Manitoba, Canada clients with these flame-inspired glitter nails.
Cuccio Colour Precious Metals Collection
The new Precious Metals Collection features shimmering and lustrous shades
Designer Nail Art Polish Application
Designer Nail Art System allows you to easily create polish swirl designs in multiple colors in just minutes.
On the Road: Salon Chérie
Outside the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, Hawaii, Salon Chérie’s owner Anri Bui keeps a steady clientele of nail art aficionados.
by Tim Crowley
CND Unveils New Tagline
CND has a new tagline: Nails. Fashion. Beauty.
Celebrating Mom
Help your clients celebrate Mother’s Day with themed nail art that shows how much we love them.