Nail Design
Supermodel Manicures
Glamour talks with nail industry pros on why “Models’ Nails Always Look So Good.”
CND's Shellac Media Highlights
A sampling of the exposure Shellac got in the media in 2010.
Model Constance Jablonski Picks Essie
Teen Vogue’s Beauty Blogger writer chats with runway model Constance Jablonski about her beauty secrets.
Fun Polish
Fun Polish by It’s So Easy lets you create a truly one-of-a-kind look for each client — and even for each nail.
Hypo-Allergenic Polish
Sante America offers a new bottle for its nail polish, coming in lip-gloss-looking containers that fit easily into purses for nail touch-ups on the go.
Gel Paint Nail Art Pens
Sheba has a collection of Gel Paint Nail Art Pens that have a ballpoint head much like a writing pen, but dispense a thin paint that fl ows easily on the nail.
Awakening Polish Collection
China Glaze’s Awakening Collection is sure to bring out the creature in you.
Night Sky Polish Collection
Nubar’s Night Sky Collection was inspired by the shifting colors of the evening sky.
ASP Aspire's Prism Acrylic Kit
Get a New Year’s shine and shimmer with ASP Aspire’s Prism Acrylic Kit. This ultrafeminine collection features a 1/8-oz. pot of pink, white, and clear acrylic powder in one kit.
INTA Sponsors Stars Nail Design Photo Competition
Nail professionals can show the world their creativity by designing and photographing their best work to enter in the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) Stars Nail Design photo competition. Finalists will be selected and judged by industry celebrities and editors, including Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND, nail technician Vicki Peters, and NAILS editor Hannah Lee.
London Nailympics Draws Competitors From Around the Globe
On September 19-20, some of the best nail artists in the world gathered to take part in the sixth annual London Nailympics at the Olympia Beauty Show in London.
Using Her Skills to Bring Smiles to Others
Lucia Etchamendy, owner of Lucia’s Hair and Nail Salon in Hesperia, Calif., donates her services doing face painting, a skill she developed when she started painting her children’s faces almost 18 years ago.
Gel Clarity
Robyn Schwartz of Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, has no problem making these streaky-clean gel art designs on a regular basis, she says. The secret is in the thin layer of uncured clear gel.
Take a Tip From ... Backscratchers' Melissa Gonzales
Many techs are timid when it comes to embellishing their clients’ nails out of fear that their creative skills may not be up to par. But there are a number of nail art products out there to help you make your fi rst leap into beautifying nails with an artistic flair.
Light Elegance 3-D Flower
Light Elegance Gels are engineered to perform well on any type of nail, from full-coverage color saturation to free edge-extended Frenches, and even 3-D sculpting.
SheeKee Nails Application
SheeKee Nails — formerly known as Trendy Nails Unlimited (TNU) — offers a new way to design stylish, eye-catching nails.
A Guide to 2011's Big Beauty Shows
Come take a class, learn about the latest products, meet new friends, and renew your love of nails. Here's a quick preview of this year's major tradeshows.