Nail Design
Pretty in Purple
Nails by Bobbie Kear, The Hair Premier, Clearfield, Pa.
Perfect Panda
Nails by Rachel Ouellette, V.I.P. Salon, Riverview, Mich.
Cubism
Nails by Caradee Fisher, Salon Progressions & Day Spa, Wichita, Kan.
Do the Polka
Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.
TOP 25 COMPETITORS (BY YEAR)
Below is a history of the Top 25 Nail Competitors since NAILS has been tracking competitions in 1993. The number to the left of competitor’s name represents rank, then competitor’s name. For a listing of all competitors and the years they’ve won, click here.
TOP 25 COMPETITORS (BY NAME)
This is a list of all the competitors who have been on NAILS Top 25 Competitors list since we started it in 1993. The years in the parentheses represent the years the competitor ranked in the top 25 spots. To see a year-by-year breakdown of the Top 25 click here.
Always in Season: Fimo Canes
Fimo polymer canes, the newest in nails
Polish College: The Basics
An introduction to common nail polish ingredients.
Let Your True Colors Come Shining Through
Want a fresh new take on color choices for your nail clients? With colored acrylics, your only limit is your imagination.
China Glaze OMG! Polish Swirl
No two nails will be exactly alike with this unique blending and swirling of polish.
The Agony of the Apex
The symmetry of the apex makes a big difference on the overall appearance of the nail.
Behind The Scenes: Here Comes the Teacher
Pick a Color, Pick a Stick
This clever idea for displaying polish colors allows a client to pick a color on a stick and hold it next to her skin, and the bouquet of nails makes a lovely focal point too.
by Judy Lessin
Sparking Silver Sandals Sure to Seduce Summer Clients
Dillard's ad for silver flip-flops shows gorgeous silver nails on a perfect pedicure.
Tweezerman polka dotted tweezers promoted in Glamour's "Beauty Steals"
Do you carry Tweezerman's cute polka-dotted tweezers for impulse buyers?
What Are Glamour's "10 Quick Tricks for Pretty Summer Toes"?
A four page, full-color feature on foot care and nail styles show off the best looking feet.
PARIS FALL FASHION WEEK 2008
Behind the scenes at Paris Fashion Week 2008. Lots of ideas on styles, colors, accessories, celebrities, and other trends.