Nail Design
Navy Blue All Around
According to Cosmopolitan's December 2011 issue, navy is the new black in nail-polish land. And it goes perfectly with blue-lined eyes and an indigo frock.
LCN Magnetic Gel
Here's a step-by-step video of how to apply LCN Magnetic Gel, which uses a magnet to create a consistent design on clients' nails.
Hand Candies Manicure Scrubs
Hand Candies by the brand Bath by Riley are manicure scrubs that are individually-wrapped in candy wrappers.
Simple Flower
Lori Pendergraft uses acrylic and acrylic paints to create this simple flower nail art design.
Pretty as a Peacock
Named for its semblance to the feathers of a peacock, the Peacock Technique is a gel technique that enables artists to create a variety of different effects and expand their nail art creativity with minimal effort.
Nude Polishes
Celebrity nail tech Jenna Hipp teamed with RGB founder Gina Carney to create HIPPxRBG, a skin-tone specific, full coverage, all-nude nail color collection.
Holiday Nails: Naughty and Nice
Allure magazine put together a collection of naughty and nice shades turning heads this December.
Unique Snowflake
As winter sets in, these snowflake nails by Michelle Gill are a great option for a seasonal nail art design.
The Butterfly Effect
Angie Roman of Chicago shows how she makes these marbleized butterfly designs that have fluttered their way into becoming a client favorite.
Thumb Palette
LaVaque’s new Thumb Palette is as brilliant as it is simple. It’s a rectangular stainless steel plate that’s connected to an adjustable ring, making it a portable hands-free nail art palette that’s easy to clean.
GelColor
Starting this January, OPI GelColor will be available to salons nationwide. Unlike gel and polish hybrids, OPI’s formula is 100% gel, which lasts for a minimum of two to three weeks.
Tweezerman for EyeLASHES
Beauty experts recommend using Tweezerman's slant tweezers in Signature Red to better apply individual false eyelashes.
Websites Worth Watching: Cl9ud Spaz Pedicure Spa Designer
This interactive site allows you to try different combinations of colors and materials on the spa, guiding you to your perfect chair.
Semi-circle Bling
Rhinestones are key to this nail art design by Rosa Vargas.
International Beauty Expo 2011
The International Beauty Expo took place October 23 and 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California.
InStyle on Half-Moon Manis
Find out what InStyle magazine had to say about Half-Moon Manis.
SoftClaws Sparkle Nail Caps for Dogs and Cats
We've been seeing more and more nail products designed not for humans, but for pets! What do you think of SoftClaws sparkle nail caps (available in glittery colors)? Related Articles: Who Doesn't Want to Paint Their Puppy? Retail Boutique: Pet Grooming Products