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Nail Art With an Attitude of Gratitude
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked nail artists across the country to express their gratitude using the tools they love most: their nail art supplies.
22 Retail Products for the Holiday Rush
During the winter holiday season, your clients will be looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for friends and family — and treats to pamper themselves, too. Offer these festive polish colors, calming scents, and charming gift packages to delight and de-stress clients overwhelmed by the shopping rush.
Show Me Your: Chandelier
Here’s a bright idea: Give clients a taste of luxury by hanging a sparkling chandelier in your salon.
Get the Cat Eye Effect With Gel-Polish
This feline fad is all about giving your nails the reflective, dimensional look of a cat’s eye.
Salon Fanatic Tour 2017
Executive editor Beth Livesay traveled coast to coast touring salons and talking to nail techs. Here are her pictures from the road.
Celebrity Face-Off 2017: Team Spirit and Stardom
Knieya Peterson’s quirky tribute to the 1993 baseball movie The Sandlot and Beth Elliott’s detailed painting of Rihanna both captured the judges’ imaginations, leading to a tie for top place! These two worthy winners are joined by excellent entries representing celebrities from Gene Simmons to Queen Elizabeth II.
Add Inspiration to Your Nail Art Pics
Manicurist and blogger Chelsea King gives advice on taking nail photos that stand out.
Nails From NYFW S/S 2018
Nail manufacturers and fashion designers alike looked ahead to spring/summer 2018. See the nail trends that debuted on the runway for the coming seasons.
Mini Masterpiece 2017 Winners: Feline Grace
Congratulations to this year’s Mini Masterpiece winner Stella Sampson, who skillfully captured the fine details and striking colors of “Audubon” by Marjorie Sarnat, a painting sure to win over any cat lover (and the judges). This year’s contest received dozens of amazing nail art entries featuring art from Dali to Banksy.
InternatioNAILS: Germany
Gain insight into the nail industry in Germany.
Cosmoprof North America 2017
View photos from the award-winning Cosmoprof North America trade show, held July 9-11 2017.
Readers’ Favorite Pedicure Products
Whether you’re looking for foot spas, scrubs, soaks, lotions, or tools and implements, the choices for pedicure products can be overwhelming. Take a tip from your fellow techs when choosing new foot care items. For the NAILS 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, our readers chose these products as their favorite options for pampering clients’ feet.
Remembering Debbie Doerrlamm
She was a friend of many in the industry, including many of us here at NAILS Magazine.
Premiere Orlando 2017
Premiere Orlando took place at the Orange County Convention Center June 4-5.
Nail Tech Networking Event at Premiere Orlando 2017
Nail techs came out in full-force at the NAILS Nail Tech Networking Event before Premiere Orlando on June 3 at the Rosen Centre.
Nail Art from Premiere Orlando 2017
Premiere Orlando made a splash at the Orange County Convention Center June 4-5, 2017. See the nails that strutted the show floor.
InternatioNAILS: India
Gain insight into the nail industry in India.