Nail Design
Easy Paper Hands Nail Art Design by Lina Nyberg
Try making different variations of this design by Lina Nyberg of laLUNE Design, Stockholm, Sweden, by using different colors of papers and cutting out different shapes. If you’re familiar with wraps, then this design will be super simple for you.
Nail Ornament
Christmas ornaments don't have to just be for trees, says Enrestine Luke, with this nail art inspired by the holiday.
Vampy Nails Are Still Cool
In light of the recent 'Twilight' movies, dark, vampy shades were all the rage. However, Cosmopolitan, in the November 2011 issue, reports that as long as these sinister shades are metallic, they're still cool!
Foil Flower Nail Art Tutorial from Arty Nails Croatia
Maja Rokov of Arty Nails Croatia uses Kinetics products to create this foil flower nail art design.
Wintry Icicles
As winter approaches, deck your clients out with this frostry nail art design by Brianne Minar.
On-The-Go Beauty Survival Kit
Marie Claire features an On-The-Go Survival Kit in their November issue, which includes beauty products that your clients shouldn't be traveling without.
Daisy Art Tutorial from Arty Nails Croatia
Maja Rokov of Arty Nails Croatia uses Kinetics products to create this happy floral nail art design.
Pinked Out Zebra
Jade Sewell offers a feminine twist to animal print.
Nail Love Cuticle Oil Pen
A great retail item for clients’ at-home nail maintenance, the Nail Love cuticle and nail oil pen from IT Cosmetics is a well-packaged cuticle oil and cuticle pusher in one.
Tune-up Your Manicure Techniques
SELF Magazine, in the November 2011 issue, put together a list of ways to pump up manicures and maximize results for your clients. According to Maridel Reyes, it's always good to tune-up your technique.
Trend Watch: Pleats
Definition: Lending a girlish romantic look to fashion, it refers to fabric that is folded over itself (usually multiple times) and secured.
by Sree Roy
Which Red Polish Adds the Perfect Touch?
This month, Glamour magazine asked their staffers what they wear to add instant glam to any outfit.
Colors We Can't Resist This Fall
Lucky magazine's November 2011 Beauty Spy reports that teal, coral, brown, caramel, and gold are colors we can't resist for fall.
The New Neutral
Lilac is replacing beige as this season's new neutral.
Behind the Scenes: December 2011 Cover Shoot
Learn how to do December's cool textured cover.
by Hannah Lee
Holiday Red-dy Nail Art
Festive red is a terrific holiday color for your clients’ nails. We challenged nail artists with creating monochromatic nails, using only shades of red, to inspire you. We love the depth of shades and the creative textures (rhinestones! feathers!) that give these designs a dynamic quality that rivals more typical multicolored designs.
FingerNailFixer Creates Animal-Print Nail Art with Shellac
Holly Schippers (FingerNailFixer) shows you how to take your Shellac for a walk on the wild side with animal print in either leopard, jaguar, cheetah, zebra, or tiger!