Nail Design
Flowers in the Fall
Nails by Erin Barnes, Visuals II Day Spa in Litchfield, Ariz.
Blown Away - Airbrush Techniques and Troubleshooting
There are those clients who forgo nail art for the sake of a French manicure or a crisp seasonal polish. This doesn't always bode well for nail techs who long to get more use out of their airbrush. Here we show you how to hook non-nail art clients on airbrushed nails by offering a level of personalization and service that polish alone can't provide.
Pop Is Everything
Andy Warhol once said “Everything is beautiful. Pop is everything.”
I Think Icon
Nails by Christie Gibson
Just My Opinion: Do your Own Nails!
Here we are walking around with an excellent source of advertising and we are not all utilizing it! Ladies and gentlemen, please take a small amount of time for yourselves and fix those nails up.
The History of Nail Care: 1803-2003
Ever wondered when nail polish first came into vogue or how women took care of their nails at the turn of the century? NAILS delves into the roots of modern nail care with a look back at the last 200 years of the nail industry.
Aussie Techs Are Awesome (Australian Alternative Nail Awards)
The annual competition gave techs a chance to highlight their advanced skill and creative vision.
Old School, Take 3
This month, three more manufacturers give us their take on how the industry has changed and where it is headed.
by Hannah Lee
Straight Outta the Southwest
Suzanne Hasslinger, a nail tech for nine years, works at Applause Salon in Scottsdale, Ariz., and has been educating with Nail Tek for almost two years.
Animal lover commemorates her pets
Lillian Tsui paints her animals' portraits on nails.
Just a Small Town Girl
This month’s cover tech, Kristina Baune, hails from Redwood Falls, Minn population: 5,000.
Two Is Better Than One
The owner of Mani Pedi Beach House wasn’t worried when the Bungalow opened across the street – because she owns it too.
by Hannah Lee
Contest Showcases Canadian Nail Artists
The competition categories were Hand-Painted Work and The Stuff of Nail Art, which included airbrushing, jewels, colored acrylic or gels, and glitters.
Behind the Scenes: From Russia , With Style
This month’s cover comes to you all the way from Russia. Russian women are very fashion-conscious and feminine in their styles. With a full set of nails costing around $120 U.S. dollars (and rebalances costing $60) not all women can afford enhancements, but a growing number of women visit salons regularly.
Simple Switch Toughens French Nails
Nail tech Vicki Brenner shares her secret to getting French manicures to last longer.
Washes of Color
Often times clients want nail art to match an outfit, but are not necessarily sure of what they want. Using complimentary or matching polish colors is an easy way to solve this problem. Here we show you three ways to get creative with color and form, regardless of your skill level.
When Fashion Meets Nails (CND at Fashion Week Spring 2003)
Creative was the sole nail sponsor a GenArt 2003, creating exclusive designs for three of GenArt’s up-and-coming designers’ fashions.