Nail Design
Nail Techs Share Their Star-Studded Stories
From doing a celebrity's nails to driving one while in the Air Force, these nail techs have stories to tell.
Celebrity Manicurists: They’re Just Like Us
Practically every time an actor or musician is photographed for a magazine or works on film, they get their hair, makeup, and nails professionally done. So who are these nail technicians who are slaving away behind the scenes? And more important, how can you become one of them?
Cacie Nail Blooms Application in Acrylic
Creative Releases Fall Runway Report
SpaRitual Goes Backstage with Vera Wang
Festive Fourth
Nails by Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.
Festive Fourth
Nails by Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.
Festive Fourth
Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue — so goes the saying that describes what the bride should wear on her wedding day. Six techs make it a little easier for the bride to accommodate her “something blue” with handpainted toenail art using only the colors blue, silver, and white.
Tiny Brushes, Huge Talents, Old Masters (NAILS Mini-Masterpiece Nail Art Contest)
"Crazy good" is how one of our judges described the extraordinary batch of entries we received for our Mini Masterpiece contest. With jaw-dropping precision and exceptional skill, our readers managed to successfully capture the essence of many of the world's most celebrated paintings on a tiny nail tip.
The Electric File Extraordinaire
Become a nail-service superhero with super-human abilities when you master these 16 uses for your electric file. They’ll help you battle fatigue, decrease service time, and create crazy nail art.
Behind the Scenes: Making Her Own Way
Moni’s artistry and inventiveness shine through in all that she does—from her nail styles and designs to the décor of her nail room.
Funky Frenchies
Nails by Mari L. Woods, The Very Elect Spa in Detroit.
Funky Frenchies
Nails by Mari L. Woods, The Very Elect Spa in Detroit.
Funky Frenchies
Nails by Mari L. Woods, The Very Elect Spa in Detroit.
A+ Nail Art for Mother's Day
NAILS gave a talented class of veteran nail artists a May assignment typical for many kids: make a piece of art that is dedicated to your mother. Although they’re not in elementary school anymore, these children created artwork their moms are sure to be proud of.
Painted to Perfection
Nails by Sayaka Onyskiw, Toronto, Canada.