Behind the Scenes: Icicle Snowglobe Nails
A Woman With Many Titles: This month's cover features icy nail art by Gina Silvestro from Cranston, R.I.
by Hannah Lee
Cool Combos
Self's November 2014 issue lets us know when to go bold with fresh fall shades for lips and manis. This is a great way to express individuality.
Virtual Nail Tips Are Made to Order
Created by nail tech So Yong Yu using Dashing Diva’s Virtual Nail Tips, these full coverage nails can be applied by time-pressed clients at home.
by Judy Lessin
NAILS & CND Announce Top 3 Finalists in Next Top Nail Artist Competition
NAILS and CND name the top three artists who will be competing for the title of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist at ISSE Long Beach 2015.
The Latest in Nail Art Apps
The professional nail industry is wising up to the latest technological trends. In addition to creating sites that are mobile-friendly, several companies that cater to nail professionals are also making applications to download to your smartphone. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect color to please your client or you’re looking for video tutorials, there truly is an app for everything. Here’s a round-up of the latest beauty apps you’re sure to appreciate.
by Beth Livesay
China Glaze Creates Colorful Community
The new site from China Glaze nail polish is mobile-friendly and details the extensive color collection the polish brand has to offer.
by Beth Livesay
Trend Watch: Mod
The 1960s are alive and swinging with geometric prints and bold color choices.
by Beth Livesay
Tweezerman Goes Paisley
This laid-back bohemian pattern has withstood the test of time, and now makes an appearance on Tweezerman’s new mini slant tweezer and mirror set.
Chanel-Inspired Nail Art
Inspired by a runway look, Hiroko Fujikawa of MARS the Salon in Los Angeles, created this haute striped design.
Feeling Tipsy
According to the October issue of More Magazine, like an "it" bag or a great pair of heels, chic nail art can turn an average outfit into a style statement.
Fashion Week Nail Trends: Azede Jean-Pierre SS '15
OPI Nail Artist, Miss Pop created a matte latticed French manicure using My Vampire Is Buff for the Azede Jean-Pierre runway show at New York Fashion Week. 4. Once dry, finish with OPI Matte Top Coat Catch more nail trends straight from Fashion Week by searching the hashtag #OPINYFW on Instagram & Twitter!
Morgan Taylor for Monique Lhuillier SS2015 at NYFW
Go behind the scenes with Morgan Taylor professional nail lacquer as they create beautiful nails to complement the breathtaking gowns at Monique Lhuillier's Spring/Summer 2015 NYFW show.
Breast Cancer Awareness Nails
Janelle Gaw of Elle and Ish shows how to create simple designs to support breast cancer awareness using polish and a striping brush.
Tough-as-Nails Roller Derby Nail Techs
Nail techs by day, derby divas by night, these rough and tumble women know the meaning of “work hard, play hard.”
by Tracy Rubert
Master Techs Spill Their Secrets
Nail Masters, Success Stories From Industry Experts brings together industry nail experts and well as well-known brand owners, educators, competition winners, and nail competition judges.
Pink Products with a Purpose
Raise awareness for breast cancer this month and inspire a good deed by purchasing a couple of these pink items for your salon.
Trend Watch: Intergalactic
Stars and planets align for this stellar design inspiration.
by Beth Livesay