Nail Design
By the Book
Catherine Wong gives NAILS readers a peak into her step-by-step nail art books.
Bouquet of Love
Nails by Natalie Wolfe Wargo, Shear Innocence, Johnstown, Pa.
Retro Brights
Nails by Tracey Nguyen, Envy Nails, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Pearl of a Butterfly
Nails by Kelly-Marie Daly, The Nail Sanctuary, Charleville, Ireland
Stripes of a Different Color
Nails by Stephanie Saddler, Butta Fingers Nail Studio, Cleveland, Ohio
Anchors Away
Nails by Nhung Nguyen, Angel Nails, Knoxville, Tenn.
Peacock Plumage
Nails by Cassie Kohr, Academy of Beauty by Patsy & Rob, Cottleville, Mo.
What Is…Sportswear?
Sport the latest trend as team stripes, padded football shoulders, and utilitarian touches like snap closures turn athletic-inspired apparel into streetwear.
Dare to Wear Stiletto Nails
If your clients are afraid of this pointy shape, offer up this advice from nail techs who do their best to ensure that beauty doesn’t have to equal pain.
Party Crashers
About two weeks before her wedding, Anne Silvey, now Mrs. Anne Franscioni, was putting the finishing touches on the plans for her big day. She’d had the color palette picked out long ago — navy, cream, and wine — and her six bridesmaids were prepared with their navy dresses. Wanting everything to be perfect to the last detail, she of course wanted a perfectly matched look for the group’s fingernails and toenails.
by Sree Roy
Serena Williams Becomes a Nail Tech?!
Serena William's decision to become a certified nail tech coincides with creating a nail collection for HairTech.
by Judy Lessin
Elle Photo Shoot with OPI Colors
Elle's April issue features photo shoots with makeup guru and includes nail colors from OPI.
Glam Squad Advice: Pinks and Purples for Spring
Essence magazine's Glam Squad member Marcia says, "I'm going for the pretty with flirty curls and sophisticated shades of purple and pink" for the spring.
"Optimistic Shades" of Polish
The runway is being swayed by earthy influences, from florals and leaves to birds and butterflies, and there's some bright new polish to match that.
Butter London Polishes on April Beauty Buys List
Marie Claire magazine's beauty director Ying Chu picked Butter London's Jelly Sheer Polish in Shown in Chuffed and Twee as this month's best polish buys.
Cotton Candy, Anyone?
Featured products on Marie Claire's masthead for April include Orly Nail Lacquer in Cotton Candy.
Allure's Hot List for Spring
Switch from deep red to bright red for the spring, says Allure Magazine. Featured polish color is OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red.