Nail Design
NAILS 2000
What does the future hold for the nail industry and NAILS Magazine? Industry experts give their opinions on future trends and the growth of nail salons.
Pink And White Toes Sweep The Middle East
As a sales and marketing executive for Protouch Beauty, a distributor of beauty products based in the Middle East, Tracey Findlay is happy to report that the nail business in the region is growing quickly despite a lack of training among local techs.
A Decade of Artistry
Come take a look at amazing nail art creations from all over the world.
Behind the Scenes: Danny Haile and Eriko Kurosaki
Eriko Kurosaki and Danny Haile work together to make natural-looking nail art.
A Decade of Artistry
These hand-painted and airbrushed works show the very best of reader nail art during the last decade. Delicate flowers, wild animals, and abstract designs are just some of the creative works that have graced the pages of NAILS throughout the years.
Products of the Revolution
NAILS talked to some of the top nail technicians in the industry, and adding our own historical perspective, we came up with this list of product innovations dial have most impacted the way you work today.
Tech Masters The New Technology
Part of Creative Nail Design’s Global Summit was an amazing photographic nail competition, NAILS profiled the winners in Nails File (November 1999) and among them was Michiko Matsushita, a two-time NAILS cover tech.
Moon Struck
Now that sculpting with colored acrylic is so hot, why not make those nails even hotter by sculpting perfectly shaped moons?
Behind the Scenes: Tom Bachik
It’s not the first time Tom Bachik has immersed tiny objects in acrylic to produce a new art form. He’s sunk small dried flowers, beads, sand, and more into a few nails.
Simply Irresistible
For the nail art-challenged, these easy-to-create designs are the answer.
Put on a Smiley Face
The pressure is on... whether you are giving client a French manicure, or you are at a competition attempting to create the perfect sculptured set... the smile line is always on your mind. Here are some tips to help keep you on your toes while making the perfect smile line.
Body Work - Adding Body Art to Your Service Menu
Give your clients the benefits of body art without any of the downsides associated with permanent tattooing. This add-on service lets you earn over $ 10 in under five minutes.
Nail Art Spectacular Airbrush Album
NAILS talked to 14 top nail artists across the country to get their airbrush design ideas, methods, and price guidelines.
Creative Ways to Display Designs
Looking for a fresh idea to showcase your nail art to clients? Well, look no further. Here are some clever concepts from veteran nail artist.
The Help Desk
How do you rinse a color quickly from your airbrush? I
Behind the Scenes: Airbrush Advocate Spreads Her Message
“Bad education is as detrimental as no education,” says Dianne D’Agnolo, this month’s cover tech.
Tech Faces Sticky Situation
A hand model client doesn't un-nerve nail tech.