Nail Design
Zoya and Peter Som Collaborate on Fashion Week Polishes
At New York Fashion Week (February 2012), Zoya and Peter Som debuted three custom nail polish shades.Fashion designer Peter Som created three muse-inspired nail polishes with the Zoya custom nail color creative team led by color expert, Rebecca Isa.
Get the Glow
To make your skin look more radiant, apply Butter London's 3-free lacquer in Trout Pout, says Cosmopolitan for Latinas' Summer 2012 premiere issue.
Checks & Balances
Diane Self uses a holographic square and circle pattern on gel nails.
Potent Out of Poland: Paulina Pastuszak & Ilona Musik
When we received e-mails showcasing phenomenal nail art from two different Polish nail artists several weeks apart, we knew we had to share their striking images with the rest of the world. We hope their designs inspire nail artists in our home country of the U.S. and our readers around the globe.
by Sree Roy
Leopard’s Changing Spots
Katie Pfaff adds brightly accented black spots for a fun animal print design.
Delightful Daisy
Maja Rokov uses gel and acrylic paint to create a floral design.
Pure Lacquer Nail Apps
These apps use 100% real nail lacquer and combine base and color in one convenient product.
OPI and Essie Release Pastel Polish Collections
The Essie Wedding Collection isn't just for brides and OPI's New York City Ballet isn't just for ballerinas. The two polish assemblies feature a handful of pastel shades that make perfect neutrals for sunny summers.
Bridal Nails in the Big Picture
When a bride-to-be chooses you to create her wedding day nail look, it’s important to make the nails complement the overall look and theme of the wedding and reception. What do her invitations look like? What about bridesmaid dresses and accessories? Four nail techs pitch nail ideas to brides based on their wedding schemes.
by Sree Roy
The Slightest Hint of Sparkle
This standard pink-and-white style can be enhanced even more with some added sparkle.
by Tim Crowley
NAILgasm Documentary Trailer 2
View the second trailer for an in-progress documentary by Brass called "NAILSgasm", exploring how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion and has exploded to everywhere in between in just the past few years. NAILS Magazine's own managing editor Sree Roy is featured in this trailer. Get more information on the documentary at http://nailgasmdoc.com. Watch the first trailer here.
Young Nails Classic French with a Twist
This French acrylic design strays from the normal with a ribbon style look.
1 Nail Art Design, 4 Ways
Something as simple as a palette change can make the design almost unrecognizable from one client to the next.
Trend Watch: Sea-sonal
If it’s under the sea, it’s in this summer, with aquatic touches like seashells and fish, being on trend.
by Sree Roy
Tuxedo Manicure
Tom Bachik, Zooey Deschanel's go-to nail guy, tells readers how to recreate the star's adorable tuxedo manicure.
Industry Experts' Favorites for Summer
In Elle Magazine's June 2012 issue, celebrity nail techs and nail salon owners revealed their most beloved colors.
Premiere Orlando 2012: Fantasy Nail Art
Here are a few photos from the 3-D Fantasy Nail Art competition during Premiere Orlando 2012. Congratulations to Catherine Wong for winning first place in the veteran category.