NTNA 2017 Winner Announced
Tracey Lee of The Netherlands takes home the nail industry's highest honor as NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
Chameleon Chrome Holographic Powder
Bun Bun Chameleon Chrome features infused holographic chrome pigments that are visible under sunlight.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.4: All Challenges Recap
We're down to our Top 3 contestants! Tune into our Facebook Live stream on Sat., Mar. 25, around 7:30pm Central Time to find out the winner! Our grand finale takes place during America's Beauty Show in Chicago. http://www.facebook.com/nailsmagCast your vote for the last Finale Challenge here:http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2016/challenges/final-challenge-cndSo who do you pick as the winner — Jonny Diep Pham (Australia), Liina Leino (Finland), or Tracey Lee (Netherlands)? Let us know your favorites!
Galactic Gold Chrome
Achieve a gold mirror finish with reflective chrome powder from Gel II.
Support Your Techs With a Photo Shoot
A Colorado nail salon produces their own photo shoots for their nail stylists, drawing from local businesses for wardrobe and props.
Who Will Be Named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist?
The fourth season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist once again brings together three international competitors to meet for the first time at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. All three arrive as finalists, but only one can leave as the Season Four champion.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Khaki
Capture the color of this cotton fabric on spring nails.
by Beth Livesay
Nail Humor: Things People Say to Nail Techs
Tanya Hennessy presents a sketch of the many frustrating things people say to nail techs during a service.
CND Goes to Milan Fashion Week
CND headed to Europe to create nails for the Autumn/Winter 2017 Moschino and Pucci shows.
JOIFUL App To Recruit Beauty Professionals at IBS New York
The on-demand beauty app offers customers a full suite of salon and spa services, and seeks to add New York-based hair, make up, and nail professionals to their expanding team.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3 Finale
Nail artists and NTNA S.3 competitiors Celina Rydén (Sweden), Sarah Elmaz (Australia), and Winnie Huang (Canada) flew to Chicago to show off their skills after 10 weeks of elimination-style nail art competition. See their journey and season 3's Next Top Nail Artist winner, sponsored by CND.This year, our NTNA S. 4 nail artists Liina Leino (Finland), Tracey Lee (Netherlands), and Jonny Phan (Australia), will make their way to Chicago for our Season 4 Grand Finale where one will be named the winner. Follow our competition in it's last leg of the journey: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2016
Young Nails VLog #3: Finding Confidence from Nothing
Young Nails CEO Habib Salo shares how to gain more confidence at the 5:25 mark.
Essie Gel Couture by Monique Lhuillier
Essie and acclaimed bridal designer Monique Lhuillier are collaboriating for a limited edition collection.
La Palm Gel Couple Stiletto Chrome Fade Nail Art
Learn to create a multicolored chrome fade using La Palm Gel Couple.
How to Take Better Nail Photos
NAILS contributing editor and nail tech Holly Schippers shows a few tips on taking better photos of your nail art. She also shows how to e-mail them or share them with us for the chance to get your nail art featured in NAILS Magazine and on our social media. Want to step up your nail photo game? Read our guide to photographing nails, which includes an introduction to DSLR cameras: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/95982/photographing-nail-art
Rose Gold Sugar Nails Over Matte
Temeka Jackson shows how to create a matte-and-glitter nail design using rose gold gel-polish, a matte top coat, and loose rose gold glitter.
Pink Ombre Nails with Pixie Crystals
April Ryan shows how to create a pink ombre nail art design with Pixie Crystals.