Nail Design
Flutter and Flowers
Hanh Lisa Doan envisions a butterfly-filled flower field with her nail art design.
On My Mind: Move Over, Bloggers!
I’m getting kind of tired of all these consumer bloggers online who are just infatuated with nail polish and post endlessly about polish and doing their own nails. I mean, sure, they probably help increase the awareness of nail care and new products (mostly polish), but I think it’s time for those of us on the professional side of the nail world to take back our place in the pecking order.
by Hannah Lee
Make Nail Maintenance Easier at Home
Two products to ease nail maintenance in between salon appointments.
Is the French Manicure Back?
InStyle ran a poll to see whether people thought the French Manicure was back in or still out
How to Ace the Matte Nails Look
In Instyle's 2011 Makover issue, editors gave tips on how to make matte nails look flattering.
Be a Nudist This Fall
Celebrity nail artist Jenna Hipp gives readers a step-by-step cheat sheet on how to give "Fall's Mega-Hot Mani"
'Tis Not the Season for Stilettos
InStyle conducted a poll to see how readers feel about stiletto nails.
Birthday Cake Nail Art by PixiePolish
Nail artist Pixie shows how she creates this fun birthday cake nail art design. See more of Pixie's nail art at www.youtube.com/pixiepolish.
Eliminer Callus Removal System
The new Eliminer Callus Removal System is a safe and effortless power-driven filing system that quickly smoothes out calluses.The Eliminer RotoFile consists of the RotoFile base, which fits most electric files, and the disposable RotoFile cap, which just twists on, as well as Prep Solution and After Care Cream. For more information go to www.eliminer123.com/.
NAILS Hits the Newsstand
What would it look like if all magazines were nail magazines? We re-imagined 11 popular consumer magazines — from Modern Bride to Natural Health to Smart Money — to predict what they might look geared toward the nail world.
Fall 2011 Polish Preview: Polish by Numbers
Using this fun retro paint-by-numbers technique, we present the fall 2011 polish collections — deep, rich hues and sparkling glitter tones abound.
A CND Sneak-Peek
RED PR’s Julia Labaton and CND’s Elyce de Brown welcomed NAILS editor Hannah Lee to a suite at The London hotel in West Hollywood for an afternoon of pampering and previews of what’s coming up.
Double-Duty Manicures
These salon manicures can transition from day-to-night with a simple at-home adjustment.
by Sree Roy
Young Nails' Acrylic Marble Design. Part 1 of 2
Watch Young Nails' Greg Salo as he teaches an amazing marble design in acrylic. Part 2: http://www.nailsmag.com/video/93463/young-nails-acrylic-marble-design-part-2-of-2
Young Nails' Acrylic Marble Design. Part 2 of 2
Watch Young Nails' Greg Salo as he teaches an amazing marble design in acrylic. Part 2 of 2. Part 1: http://www.nailsmag.com/video/93462/young-nails-acrylic-marble-design-part-1-of-2
Nail Artists Can Help Beat Breast Cancer
The Bras for Hope Coalition is asking for your support in raising money for the distribution of post-mastectomy bras and prosthetics for women affected by breast cancer. Bras for Hope is sponsoring a nail art contest and awareness campaign.
Crowning Moment
Viewers of the Miss USA pageant live telecast were treated to seeing nail industry star Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive VP and artistic director, who was one of the pageant’s celebrity judges.
by Sree Roy