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Nails to Glam Up Your Little Black Dress
A little black dress is the go-to staple of the fashion world. Every woman owns one — or five — of these garments to style up or down. What better time of the year to break out these basics than for holiday parties? The nail designs featured here are meant to transform any LBD into a full-on festive look.
Tribal Revival: 30+ Nail Designs
Prints, lines, and dots reminiscent of patterns from other cultures make up tribal-inspired nail art. Designed with intricacy and executed with precision, these earthy looks are perfect for fall.
Believe, Achieve, Empower: Bellacures & OPI Honor Tippi Hedren
Photos from a night honoring Tippi Hedren.
Comic-Con Nails: Comic Book Nail Art for Heroes and Villains
Here are some nails fit for the comic-book fan in everyone. But whose side are you on? Are you a superhero or are you a villain?
Celebrity Face Off Contest 2015: Paying Homage to a Musical Muse
San Francisco-based nail artist Sonia “G” Molina honored Eryka Badu, the inspiration behind many of her creative works, in her winning nail portrait. Take a look at Badu and the other famous faces commemorated by this year’s contest participants.
Nail Looks From NYFW S/S2016
See the nail looks that walked the runway this September for NYFW Spring/Summer 2016.
A Light Finish: The Latest in LED Gel Lamp Technology
LED (light-emitting diode) technology is one of the hottest trends in nails right now. In a mad dash to keep up, manufacturers are coming up with new LED lamps designed to cure gels faster and smarter than older-gen UV models. NAILS illuminates the basics of an LED lamp’s anatomy and offers a buyer’s guide to the latest generation of these amped-up lamps.
Cosmoprof North America 2015
1,017 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees experienced the high energy that Cosmoprof North America serves up consistently year after year.
Mini Masterpiece Contest 2015: A Victory Celebration
An iconic World War II-era black-and-white photo was the subject of this year’s winning entry. Nail tech Amber Dunson’s skillful artwork captures the exuberance of an American sailor celebrating V-J Day with a kiss in Times Square.
Viet Fashion Week 2015: On the Runway
Viet Fashion Week (VFW) celebrated high fashion and styles from leading Vietnamese fashion designers on April 2-3, growing into a two-night red carpet event.
IBS Las Vegas 2015: International Beauty Show
Check out photos from around the show floor at IBS Las Vegas that took place on June 20-22, 2015.
Arty Hand Displays: Cool or Creepy?
More and more, salon owners are looking for creative ways to market. Are these hand displays the perfect way to showcase retail items? Or the perfect way to scare off customers?
Nails That Rock: Geode Nail Art
Take your clients’ love of embellishment to the next level. The newest trend in nail art is to put a rock on it. These exotic embellishments can make nails look all the more ornate. See how these nail techs rocked this new fad and unearth some inspiration.
A.I.I. Partner Sales Incentive Program Photos
A.I.I. presented Beauty Zone, Kashi Beauty, and Nails West with keys to customized vans as part of the A.I.I. Partner Sales Incentive Program.
Toe-tally Summer Nail Art
Nail art is meant to be enjoyed by all 20 of a client’s digits. If you’re stuck on what to paint, we suggest drawing inspiration from these four summer-ready trends that can easily be translated onto toes. Fourth of July, neon, tropical, and nautical offerings are a great way to get clients’ feet wet when it comes to nail art.
Premiere Orlando 2015: NailTech Network Orlando Social
The NailTech Network Orlando Social was a great success, and lots of fun was had by all. BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine co-hosted this year's festivities.
Nail Art for the Non-Traditional Bride
Brides who think outside the box will want standout nails in colors other than white. Make a set as different as they are for an unexpected nail look.