Nail Design
Dip It Acrylic Nail Application
Dip It from Parley Innovative Solutions is a new acrylic dipping system that uses nanotechnology to maximize product performance.
Complementary Colors
When it comes to picking colors that go together, sometimes it can be a challenge. Kathleen M. M. Ringwood-Wood of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., advises techs to go to the paint aisle at their local home improvement store and look at the paint chips on display.
Bikini Waxing Secrets
Is it good to trim between bikini wax appointments? Why or why not? Bliss spa director Wendy Allred shares her advice.
Out With the New, in With the Old
While everyone else is spending their money on this season's new nail polish shades, Lisa Logan, Beyoncé’s manicurist, is mixing last year's hues to make new ones.
Smooth Sailing in Purple
Actress Britt Robertson told Teen Vogue this month that Essie's sophisticated purple polish called Smooth Sailing is one of her eight beauty essentials.
Top 12 Finalists in the 2012 NAILS Cover Tech Contest!
Congratulations to our 12 finalists (we loved them all so much, we couldn’t narrow it down to 10!). Now it’s time for YOU to VOTE for your favorite cover. Click on the link to see the 12 finalists and vote for your favorite FOUR! The winner will grace the cover of the January 2012 Reader-Written Issue of NAILS! Voting ends Friday, November 4, 2011. Good luck!
Salon Products to Support Breast Cancer Causes
Every year, beauty magazines such as SELF, Glamour, and Elle round up the latest pink beauty products to benefit breast cancer causes. Spread awareness this month by using or selling them in your salon.
3 Ways to Bling Out Nails
We've noticed an uptick in bejeweled and high-end nail looks at salons worldwide.
by Sree Roy
Dashing Diva’s DesignFX Alternatives
Dashing Diva’s new DesignFX line is comprised of 36 unique nail appliqués that match 3-D bling with intricate and brightly colored designs. Resident Dashing Diva nail artist Young Kim has come out with a clever new way of cutting up and blending these appliqués to give nail techs even more freedom to let their creativity shine with the fun patterns.
Two-Toned Nail Trends
The October 2011 issue of SELF Magazine features 2011's best nail trends and gives readers tips on how to create the two-toned manicures making an impact this season.
Fall Foliage
Brie Minar uses a nail stamp to create these red-orange fall nails.
On the Road: CA->GA for My Wedding Nails
When there’s a wedding on the NAILS staff, you can bet that the bridal nails get a huge amount of attention. My nails were custom designed by Minx in Southern California and applied by Tashina “Poochie” Green of Poochiez Pawz Nail Studio in Atlanta.
by Sree Roy
InStyle Stats on Women's Hair Removal
An October 2011 InStyle Reader Poll revealed surprising statistics on women's eyebrow and bikini-line maintenance habits
Mood Ring Nails
Candice Manacchio uses CND Colour & Effects to create this eye-catching nail look, which harkens back to '80s mood rings.
Julep Nail Vernis
Developed by Julep Nail Parlor, a Seattle-based nail salon chain, Julep Nail Vernis is a professional-quality line of runway-inspired nail colors and finishes.
Katy Perry's Preferred Polish
Katy Perry was featured on the cover for InStyle's October 2011 issue donning CND's Rock Royalty shellac polish.
Cute Polka Dot French
Jade Sewell demonstrates how to create a girly French, complete with a bow.