
Nail Design

ISSE 2013: Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer
Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel take us through the first look at the new Morgan Taylor line of professional nail lacquer, previewed at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, Calif.

Lavender for Spring
Redbook Magazine recommends OPI's You're Such a BudaPest for the first signs of spring.

Instagram-ification
A smartphone and tablet app known for sharing pretty pictures, Instagram could be just the tool you need for furthering your business’s reach.

A Little Dotty
A dotter and striper brushes come in handy when making this design by Tiffany Ector.

3-D Flower French
Colored acrylic creates this fun floral French by Katie Pfaff.

Dressed Up French
Tracie McNeal provides a step-by-step on nail tips, plus a video, for how to create this rhinestone-studded design.

Spring Bouquet
Cina Pro crushed shells and dried flowers are used to create this nail by Rosa Vargas that welcomes spring.

St. Patrick's Rainbow
This rainbow-hued French by Jade Sewell will sure catch the eye of passers-by on March 17.

On My Mind: Building the Next Generation of Nail Stars
Editor Hannah Lee talks about the importance of identifying new nail talent with our new NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest.

Real Nail File Earrings and Necklace
These charms are made of 100% metal, and they feature the emery board and a crystal stone on one side and the engraved Nail Jerks Logo on a solid gold finish on the back.

Dotted Flower
Six simple dots create a lovely flower in this design by Mimi Nguyen.

On Film: Nail Art Documentary Released
The 35-minute documentary is the work of a Los Angeles-based filmmaker named Brass, who wanted to explore how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion.

OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful
OPI has launched six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful.

Gelish Spring Gel-Polish Colors
Embrace the warmth of the season with a palette of bright and cheerful color.

Color of the Moment: Cobalt

Trend Watch: Spring 2013 Color Trends
“This season’s color palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, self-expression, and excitement," says Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute.

3 Fun Textures for Spring
Textured nails still reign strong this Spring, and you’ve got lots of options.



