Nail Design
3D Gel Nail Art by NSI
Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.
NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2004
NAILS announces the winners of our first annual Readers' Choice Awards. These products were nominated by the manufacturers themselves and voted on by you, our readers.
Wrapped for the Holidays
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.
Duck Nails Invade the O.C.
Duck nails are flared nail reminiscent of a duck’s splayed foot.
Fall French
Nails by Ellen Torchia of Beauty Airbrushing in North Bend, Wash.
Would You Take Beauty Advice from This Person?
I saw a salon owner walking around the show with a banana clip in her wet hair and sweatpants on. She was barely dressed appropriate to pick up the newspaper, let alone roam the aisles of an industry conference.
Tricky Treats
Nails by Sayaka Sako of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Backfill Basics
Creating and maintaining a permanent French manicure for your clients doesn’t need to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide to mastering the pink-and-white backfill includes a list of common pitfalls to recognize and avoid.
A Jewel of an Idea
Nail artist expands and makes jewelry from acrylic.
Help Desk: What Can I Do About Elderly Client's Peeling Nails?
This month's panelists answer reader questions about nail conditions.
Fall Paisley
Nails by MaeLing Parrish of Columbus, Ohio.
How’s My Light?
Doing photo shoots in your salon — nail style shots, salon interior shots, or service shots — will help you develop a portfolio to show off to both clients and editors. Learn from the pros how to hire a photographer, how to prepare for a photo shoot, and what to expect at the end of the day.
by Hannah Lee
“Blow Out’s” Tish Dishes to NAILS
Our reporter -- and nail technician herself -- talks to the nail technician on the new reality show.
Creative Mingles With Fashion Royalty
Creative was the official nail designer for fashion bad boy Alexander McQueen’s “Black Party,” a fundraiser for the London-based HIV and AIDS charity, Lighthouse Services.
Summer Irises
Nails by Sue Schultes of Bridgewater, N.J.
Nail Art Studio: Summer Irises
Sue Ellen Schultes shows how to do a lovely spring flower arrangement with Irises.
Behind the Scenes: New Gig for Top Competitor
For this month's cover shoot, John Hauk, top competitor, salon owner with a full book of clients, and OPI Products’ new technical advisor, helped us create a Puccini-inspired nail look.