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Down the Rabbit Hole
Whether your clients choose spring-themed, animals, or pastels, these Easter nail designs are sure to hatch an idea for what to create.
Earth Day Nail Art
Green With Style: Here are some nail art designs that will inspire you to go green.
2014 Mural Contest: A Blast From the Past
Demonstrating extraordinary talent, a steady hand, and a keen eye for detail, nail artist Elsbeth Schuetz won this year’s contest with her Roaring Twenties-themed mural. Congratulations also go to second-place winner Aria Justice of Enid, Okla., and third-place winner Amanda Lenher, of Collierville, Tenn. Our sincere thanks to all who entered.
Spacing Out
The negative space look works well over clear or colored nails for a peek-a-boo effect.
The Next Generation of E-Files
From battery-operated to bejeweled, the newest e-files on the market aim to meet the needs of today’s nail tech. Take a look at what’s available so you can file in style, and check out our list of helpful e-filing tips too.
CND for The Blonds Fall/Winter 2014
CND has always been a leader in blending the fashion world with avant garde nail designs. The professional nail care manufacturer unveiled 23 unique nail designs at The Blonds Fall/Winter 2014 Fashion Show at MILK Studios in NYC.
Backstage at CND for The Blonds Fall/Winter 2014
See what it's like to be backstage and behind-the-scenes at Fashion Week with CND for The Blonds.
CND at Fashion Week: Gilded Dreams
Inspired by a glass slipper and the opulance of galas and soirees for the holidays, the nail art for fall and winter is sure to dazzle.
CND at Fashion Week: Modern Folklore
Fall 2014 is lush with embellished, bespoke, and handmade craftsmanship designed to indulge the senses.
Nails From the Fall 2014 Fashion Week Runways
See the nails as they walk down the Fall/Winter Fashion Week runways.
Let the Nail Games Begin!
A gallery of the nails worn by athletes and those inspired by the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Cover Tech 2014: The Perfect Puzzle
We tallied your votes and nail tech Miki Nakano of Nail Salon Ciel in Tokyo took top honors this year with her oh-so-pretty puzzle image. Congratulations to Miki, and to runners-up Janina Lumous, Lenzi Brock, and Melanie McCulley. A giant thank you goes out to everyone who entered.
ISSE Long Beach 2014: Nail Spotting
Nail art from ISSE Long Beach 2014.
ISSE Long Beach 2014
The West Coast's largest shopping and education event for beauty professionals took place on January 25-27 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Photobooth
Check out these photos of our guests at the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist finale party, held on Jan. 26, Sunday night at Café Sevilla in Long Beach, Calif.
Show Us Your...Nail Bar
Nail bars are great for letting clients get side-by-side manicures and they’re perfect for quick services as well. A new trend we’re seeing in nail bars is offering multi-levels to accommodate the disabled and smaller clients who might not be comfortable sitting on a raised stool.
Nail Art Celebrating the Year of the Horse
Sister publication, VietSALON Magazine, hosted a nail art mural contest to bring in the Lunar New Year in the 2014 Year of the Horse.