Ashton Harlan Wins Season 6 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
After a grueling battle, Ashton Harlan was crowned winner of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 on Saturday, June 1 at Premiere Orlando.
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NTNA S. 6 Final Challenge: Acrylic History Nail Art (Nixxi)
For NTNA’s final challenge, the Top 3 were asked to celebrate CND’s 40th anniversary by creating four sets of nails, each commemorating a CND milestone. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry.
NTNA S. 6 Final Challenge: 2000s Past and Future Nail Art (Carly)
For NTNA’s final challenge, the Top 3 were asked to celebrate CND’s 40th anniversary by creating four sets of nails, each commemorating a CND milestone. Here is Carly Snyr's entry.
NTNA S. 6 Final Challenge: Adjustable Kaleidoscope Nail Art (Ashton)
For NTNA’s final challenge, the Top 3 were asked to celebrate CND’s 40th anniversary by creating four sets of nails, each commemorating a CND milestone. Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry.
Salons Run On Dunkin’
It’s no secret that nail techs love their coffee, and now they can bring that love to clients’ nails with the Lauren B. Beauty polish collection inspired by Dunkin’.
by Beth Livesay
Tracey Lee’s Online Education Platform Brings Nail Classes to You
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 4 winner Tracey Lee has launched Beauty2trs, a new website designed to connect global nail educators with students and professionals online.
Who Will Win NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6?
After six months of competing, Ashton Harlan, Carly Snyr, and Nixxi Rose will battle it out in one final challenge. The winner will be crowned NAILS Next Top Nail Artist at Premiere Orlando, during the NTNA Social.
by Beth Livesay
Learn to Become an Independent Educator
Jaime Schrabeck, Ph.D. will provide two days of comprehensive training in becoming an independent educator in Carmel, Calif., from October 27-28.
Orly Color Labs Comes to L.A.
Orly has always been proud of its Los Angeles roots. The brand is now giving locals and visitors alike a chance to drop in to their storefront near L.A.’s upscale shopping mecca The Grove for a unique color experience.
by Beth Livesay
Behind the Scenes: Colorful Coffin Nails
Learn how cover artist Bel Fountain-Townsend created the colorful coffin nails for the June cover.
by Beth Livesay
CND Memento Mori Nails For Libertine A/W 2019
Libertine’s AW19 collection came to L.A. on April 26. The theme of the show was Memento Mori, an experience of the rich, ethereal, and embellished.
Nailed It Documentary to Air on PBS in May
Nailed It explores the history of the Vietnamese-American nail salon and tells the tale of how a chance encounter in 1975 between 20 female Vietnamese refugees and actress Tippi Hedren changed the face of the industry.
Catch Blake Lively's Adorable Pokémon Nail Art
Blake Lively wore a Pikachu manicure to the premiere of husband Ryan Reynolds's movie Pokemon Detective Pikachu.
Essential Reading: Nailed It: Nail Fashion Technique by Marian Newman
In her book, Nailed It: Nail Fashion Technique, pioneering nail tech Marian Newman shares an in-depth look into a 20+ year career.
NAHA 2019 Opens for Entries June 6
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the opening of the 31st annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).
CND For Libertine Autumn/Winter 2019
Libertine’s AW19 collection came to L.A. Friday. The theme of the show was Memento Mori, an experience of the rich, ethereal, and embellished.
by Beth Livesay