Photo Gallery
Fanicure: Super Bowl-Inspired Nails
Browse through the gallery to see how other nail artists are nailgating the season.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Season 2 Finale Party
The nail industry came together to celebrate the grand finale of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 2.
ISSELB15: Nail Looks Spotted on the Show Floor
Browse through the gallery and see what’s hot in nail art.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Smilebooth Pictures
Old friends (and new) came together to celebrate the grand finale of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Enjoy these pics from CND's Smilebooth.
ISSE Long Beach 2015: Around the Show Floor
Browse through the gallery to find out who was there and what the industry had in store for those in attendance.
Feathered Friends
Our hearts are aflutter with these lovebird designs. Just look up for some inspiration and you’ll find that love is surely in the air.
Frozen: Icicle Nail Art Ideas
Ice, ice baby.
Celebrity Nails: Awards Season 2015
As awards are handed out for acting, we are rounding up the nails that hit the red carpet.
The Cover Artistry of Vicki Peters
Nail technician and frequent NAILS cover technician Vicki Peters passed away on December 31, 2014. Here is a look at the NAILS covers she did over the years.
Remembering Vicki Peters
We know Vicki touched many lives, including all of ours here at NAILS Magazine. She was truly a part of our family.
Cover Tech Contest 2015: The Masked Woman Wins
If you want to overdose on brilliant photos of nails, take a look at this selection of images submitted to our recent Cover Tech Contest. Winning cover tech Amanda Lenher took top honors with her knock-out comic book-inspired nails. Our heartiest congratulations go to Lenher and all the other finalists. And a giant thank you goes out to everyone who entered this year’s competition.
Succulent Scrubs
Clients will want to sink their teeth (and hands) into these succulent scrubs.
At Long Last: An Intro to Longer-Lasting Polish
One of the reasons clients love gel-polish is because it provides a longer-lasting manicure (or pedicure) when compared to lacquer. With most gel-polishes promising to last two weeks or more, there was a 20% uptick in 2013 (according to NAILS Big Book 2013-2014) in gel-polish services to meet growing client demand. While lacquer hasn’t disappeared from everyone’s radar, a new breed of it might give gel-polish a run for its money.
Nail Products in Pantone’s Color of the Year
Browse through the gallery to see how your favorite brands match up to the rich vino shade.
NAILS Reader's Choice Awards 2014
The Choice is Up to You: We asked you what your favorite professional nail products are and you told us. Thanks for picking your favorites for NAILS 11th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Adore Dolls Parlour Dazzles With Its Nail Art
Check out some of the great nail art created by Adore Dolls Parlour, located in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast of Australia.
24 Holiday Retail Items
Add stocking stuffers to your salon’s retail section to create a simplified grab-and-go gift selection your clients will thank you for.