Nail Design
Read My Nails
If you still get a hard copy of the newspaper, here’s a use for it you may not have thought of: newspaper nails.
by Sree Roy
Crazy Colors
Designer Pamela Love deemed "crazy nail polish" as her favorite accessory in an October 2011 interview with InStyle magazine.
Let Them Eat Cake
If it's your client's birthday, try these birthday cake nails by Hannah Lee (no relation to the NAILS editor) as the perfect way to celebrate!
No Muss, No Fuss Nail Art Coatings
Full-coverage nail art coatings let you apply nail art without ever busting out a striper brush or a glitter shaker, even in chrome textures or with rhinestones. Get your salon on board with this trend by stocking up on these spill-proof options.
by Sree Roy
Asian Nails and '70s Glam
Decorative Asian-inspired nails and '70s glam polishes were spotted on the runway this fall, according to Marie Claire magazine.
Dark Angel
This haunting nail art design by Cassi Banning is especially appropriate for Halloween.
Falling Leaves
Roxy Carrillo gets client into the fall mindset with these gold and orange nails.
It's All About the Finishing Touch
This season, it's all about the finishing touch. And according to a Harper's Bazaar stylist, a perfectly polished manicure in a sophisticated color achieves this put-together look, and goes a long way.
Excalibur Nail Crystals
Excalibur Nail Crystals by Republic Nail are stunning embellishments for your clients’ nails.
Preppy Nails
Use pastel polish shades to create a preppy, Tommy Hilfiger-esque look this fall.
Her Nails in Lights
Many techs dream of a career in which their nail designs are published on magazine covers and adorn the fingers and toes of the hottest celebrities. One nail tech shares her story of uprooting her quiet Midwestern life for a chance to make it as a celebrity manicurist in New York City.
OPI Fall Collection
For fall 2011, OPI takes to the open road with 12 stunning new shades that bring a fresh spirit of classic American style to life.
Behind the Scenes: October 2011 — Living the Dream
Learn how to do October's fun cover with Shellac.
by Hannah Lee
Beauty Product Hall of Fame
Allure's Best of Beauty Hall of Fame, featured in their October 2011 special issue, features 11 exceptional products that have racked up more awards than imaginable.
Blue Your Mind
This Fall, fashion is going away from muted neutrals and into electric blues.
Win Limited Edition Essie Polish
In celebration of Allure's twentieth anniversary, Essie created a classic red nail polish.
London's Nailphilia Puts Art On Your Fingertips
Earlier this month, nail art aficionados were privy to a very original art exhibit. Called Nailphilia, it was a collaboration between British art house DegreeArt.com and some of the country’s most-recognized nail techs in the industry. Click here to read more about the exhibit.