Nail Design
Trend Watch: Crochet Chic
No longer just for doilies and potholders, crafty crochet — a fabric-creating technique that involves looping thread with a hooked needle — now appears in designer dresses, shoes, and other accessories.
Rising Above, Down Under
Congratulations to the winners of the recent Aussie Nail Tips Forum photo contest.
For Nail Techs Only
Get Polished! Agency is a unique boutique agency created to provide talented, experienced, creative, and professional nail techs to the advertising, publishing, and entertainment worlds.
My Most Confident Work Outfit
NAILS asked readers: What do you wear to the salon to set the tone for a great day? You told us that comfort and style were both important factors.
OPI and Serena Williams Join Forces for a Glam Slam
First it was Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, now it’s Serena Williams. OPI is partnering with the tennis superstar to launch the Glam Slam collection.
Cover Tech Contest 2011: Steppin' Out in Style
This year’s NAILS Cover Tech competition was truly international in scope. Our winner, Kelly-Marie Daly, hails from County Cork in Ireland, and our three runners-up represent Canada, the United States, and Slovenia.
One Tech's Take on Premiere Birmingham
The Premiere Show in Birmingham, Ala., (held September 18-19, 2010) is only a four-hour drive from nail tech Jill Wright's home in Kentucky. Here’s a look at her time at the show.
Mini Me: Mini Polish Lines
Mini polishes may be small in scale, but they are consistently best-sellers throughout the year. As demand rises, more manufacturers are expanding their permanent mini collections and some are creating new lines of minis for the first time.
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2010: America's Next Top Nail Products
NAILS is pleased to announce the 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, a round-up of YOUR favorite products by category, covering everything from acrylic systems to ventilation units. Now in its seventh year, NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards are selected exclusively by YOU, the readers of NAILS Magazine, from a list of nominees supplied directly by the manufacturers of the products themselves.
Fall 2010 Polish Collection
Bio Sculpture’s Fall 2010 Polish collection ranges from cool gray to a sparkling orange. polishes are fast drying, stable, and give durable coverage.
Winter Moonlit Cabaret
Dazzle Dry's Winter Moonlit Cabarèt collection features crèmes, iridescents, and metallics reflecting the popularity of the times.
Fire and Ice Polish Collection
Zoya’s Fire & Ice Collection will have nails shimmering in the cool winter nights, with a nice color range of deep purple and red to a cool blue.
CM Holiday Cheer Nail Art Kit
LeChat’s CM Holiday Cheer Nail Adr Kit has six fun colors that are perfect for creating holiday-themed nail art.
French Wrap Plus Manicure
Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus Manicure gives you a quick, easy, and perfect French that really lasts.
PNI12 Bullet Drill Kit
PNI’s PNI12 Bullet Drill Kit is deceptively compact and powerful, making it the ideal back-up e-fi le for the experienced tech or a perfect starter e-file for newbies.
Take a Tip From ... It's So Easy's Rita Padilla
If you’ve ever visited the It’s So Easy booth at a major trade show, you’ve probably seen Rita Padilla
Artist Spotlight: Jordan Do
Hailing from Indianapolis, the self-proclaimed “King of Nails” Jordan Do has been a consistent nail art dazzler since he first started doing nails 12 years ago