Nail Design
Sh*t Nail Polish Addicts Say
If you've been anywhere near a computer in the last month or so you've probably seen one of the many versions of the "Sh*t Girls Say" Internet meme. We found this funny video on the YouTube channel PlasmaSpeedo. We have to admit, it's pretty funny and we think you guys will get a big kick out of it.
OPI Shades Spotted at the Golden Globe Awards
According to a Jan. 17 press release, actresses Stacy Keibler and Laura Linney were spotted wearing new OPI polishes at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Nurture Cuticles
In the January 2012 issue of Essence magazine, celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan shares some secrets on how to avoid dried-out cuticles in winter.
Stunning Stilettos by Igor Jovic
Serbian nail tech Igor Jović’s major at Belgrade University taught him a lot about stilettos, the popular feminine shoe shape that is. This college shoe design graduate now focuses his extraordinary artistic talents on stiletto nails instead.
by Sree Roy
Cote Wins Contessas
Congratulations to Catherine Cote of Candy Nail Bar in Montreal. She won the nail award in the 23rd annual Contessas.
by Sree Roy
Color Continuum: Red
Lucky magazine's January 2012 Beauty Spy reports that red is one of the season's best shades. Whether for a manicure or pedicure, you can't go wrong with this classic color.
Dashing Diva Nail Appliqués are the Newest Hollywood Trend
Nail appliqués are the newest Hollywood trend, according to a Jan. 12 press release. After the Hollywood premiere of upcoming film "Joyful Noise," actress Queen Latifah appeared on this morning's Today Show flashing Dashing Diva DesignFX Bling Appliqués in "Look, Don't Touch."
Make Your Own Nail Decals With Gel Polish
FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers uses Shellac to create her own nail art decals. You can use any brand of gel polish with this technique.
Fan-tastic Colors: The Painted Nail by Nubar Chose Polish Names from Fans' Suggestions
Katie Cazorla, reality TV star of TV Guide Network’s The Nail Files, posted photos of the seven unnamed polishes on the salon’s Facebook page, then had her fans suggest names.
by Sree Roy
Turn an Outfit into a Manicure
Lucky magazine, in its January 2012 issue, suggested turning a client's favorite outfit into a manicure. Elizabeth Monson, a Lucky blogger, was inspired by Prabal Gurung's pop-art floral blouse.
Kupa's Beautiful Nails Acrylic Pink-and-White Demo
KUPA'S how-to video using Beautiful Nails Acrylics fo make a design featured in Kupa's Jan-Feb Newsletter.
Decorated Sanitation Items: 5 Great Ideas
Decorating these must-have items, such as disinfectant jars and trays, is a great way to get a customized look while also drawing clients’ attention to your focus on salon sanitation.
Most Wanted Nail Shade for Teens
Teen Vogue named Nicole by OPI's Rainbow in the S-Kylie product number 10 on the magazine's "Ten Most Wanted" list of beauty products.
9 Easiest Nail Art Designs to Master [Bonus: 4 Difficult Designs That Are Worth the Effort]
To make these easy designs even easier for you, these nail artists have generously provided step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the videos at www.nailsmag.com/nailstv. (And that goes for the difficult designs too!)
by Sree Roy
Tips and Tricks from the Pros
Teen Vogue, in its January 2012 issue, shares nail tips from the nail pros for creating runway-worthy manicures.
Cover Tech Contest 2012: An Eye for Beauty
First there were a dozen finalists, now there’s one winner. Nail tech Ruth Deruddere of Belgium captured the most votes in this year’s Cover Tech Contest with her oh-so-lovely nail design that employs a water-marbling technique.
Trend Watch: Liquid Sheen
Definition: High-shine metallic styles that look to be dripping wet are one of the season’s hottest crazes.
by Sree Roy