Nail Design
Polish Is Big Money
Consumers are spending like crazy on polish — are you getting your fair share of this growing market?
Try New Tools
Common beauty goods make great nail tools, according to an article featured in Allure magazine's September 2012 "Nail Report."
Four Hearts
This pink and red design is perfect for Valentine's Day or year-round.
Make Your Clients Scream for Spook-tacular Halloween Nail Art
We collected Halloween-themed nail art from our Nail Art Gallery to show off the seasonal spirit through these spooky designs, including the cost and time spent creating these designs.
Road Map Nail Art - Easy Homemade Nail Art Tutorial
This video, created by a nail art and do-it-yourself blogger, shows how to make road map nail art by using a simple road map, white nail polish, and warm water.
So So Skullicious Mini Pack
Celebrate the lives of the dearly departed with OPI’s festive Dia de los Muertos-inspired shades.
Special Effects
Nail art is having a moment, said Allure's 2012 Special Issue. Try pairing Shatter, Magnetic, and Press-On manicures with short nails and subdued clothes.
Hello Kitty Stiletto Nail Design Tutorial
Designer Nail Products shows how to create a Hello Kitty stlletto nail art design.
Happy Heart
Make your clients happy with this nail art design by Oanh Le.
Troubleshooter: Gel-Polish Etch Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, MaeLing Parrish shows how to make a fun etch design in gel-polish using a dotting tool.
Fashion Nail Tips
Allure magazine asked six nail artist to come up with designs based on some of the wildest fall fashion prints and patterns for its September 2012 issue.
Minx Retail Kit Will Wow Clients
Minx has created a collection of six designs that can be applied by consumers at home and is offering them only to trained beauty professionals to sell in their salons.
<i>Allure</i> Explains How to Nail a Manicure
Allure magazine spoke with top manicurists Deborah Lippmann, Jin Soon Choi and Ji Baek to give readers tips on how to nail a manicure.
Goldfinger-Inspired Nail Art Tutorial
Florence, Ore.-based nail artist Robin Moses shares this James Bond-themed "Goldfinger" nail art tutorial.
Trend Watch: Velvet
Woven fabric featuring a short dense pile that lends it a distinctive textured feel.
by Sree Roy
Louboutin-Inspired Manicure
InStyle magazine's September 2012 issue featured a simple version of nail tech Mike Pocock's Louboutin-inspired manicure based on Adele's red-soled Louboutin pumps.
IBS Las Vegas: Beautiful Nails by Kupa Inc. Launch Party
KUPA Inc. officially launched their Beautiful Nails line of acrylics, glitters, and soak-off gel products after show hours during the International Beauty Show Las Vegas. Filmmaker Brass also unveiled footage from her documentary, NAILgasm.