Nail Design
Design #29: Sunflowers (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply a small amount of Metallic Gold in corners of the smile line.
Design #28: Fall Leaves (designed by Christie Gibson)
Mix Royal Red and Fortune Glitter and apply thin layer to the tip.
Design #27: Blue Fade (designed by Christie Gibson)
Fade a small wet bead of Black Acrylic at the smile line.
In the Holiday Spirit
The winter holidays are the perfect time to offer your clients customized nail art designs. NAILS tasked six nail artists with creating wearable, abstract designs that feature the colors of Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve.
Design #26: Gel Marble (designed by Christie Gibson)
On a tile mix three shades of Blue/Green Kaleidoscope Gel, adding Black or White to get three shades in the same color family. With the darkest color, drag some random lines across the nail.
Take a Tip from ... Dashing Diva’s Pattie Yankee
Dashing Diva director of education, Pattie Yankee, gives some sound advice on preserving your nail art products as you beautify from one customer to the next.
Behind the Scenes: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Elaine Watson, global education director for Star Nail International, sculpted this month’s autumn leaves for the cover. Because the nails were leaf-shaped at the free edge, she didn’t have to do any file-finish work, so the application was actually remarkably quick.
by Hannah Lee
The Next Generation of Polish
The new crop of UV-cured brush-on gel polishes has set the industry abuzz. But what exactly is the technology behind these so-called hybrids, and how can they affect your business?
by Tim Crowley
Retail Boutique: Gift Wrap
Bright, bold wrapping paper and complementary gift tags can transform any holiday package into a work of art. These companies provide stylish seasonal products with an eco-friendly or design-savvy twist.
Design #25: Patchwork Art (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply a small patch of Metallic Blue Acrylic to the nail.
Design #24: Black Filigree (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply Glitter mix to the whole tip of nail (Hologram. Star Sand, Ice).
Design #23: Midnight Flower (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply Neon Blue Acrylic and fade.
Rockstar Gets Minxed
Tyson Ritter, lead vocalist and bass guitarist of band "The All-American Rejects," recently got Minxed with New York celebrity manicurist Naomi Yasuda. The rockstar requested a cool combo of Golden Lightning Minx, Star of Dawn Minx, and Golden Studs Minx for his fingers.
Design #22: White Wedding (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply a small white bead of Acrylic Powder to smile line.
Design #21: Starry Night (designed by Christie Gibson)
Before using reverse application, sculpt a thin transparent free edge with Speed Clear flush to the natural nail. Build the body of the nail with Cover Peach.
Pretty with Pink Polish
OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Pink of Hearts is part of Shape magazine’s Products That Give Back for October.
Rich Shades for Fall
Harper’s Bazaar, in the Best Beauty section, features rich, luxurious shades for fall.