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Fall 2012 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall.
NailTech Network Orlando Social 2012
On Saturday June 2 before the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, 300 nail techs gathered in a ballroom at the Rosen Centre Hotel, adjacent to the convention center, to participate in the NailTech Network Orlando Social, put on by BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine.
Premiere Orlando 2012: Fantasy Nail Art
Here are a few photos from the 3-D Fantasy Nail Art competition during Premiere Orlando 2012. Congratulations to Catherine Wong for winning first place in the veteran category.
NAILS Covers Have Deja Vu
Try as we might to produce fresh and original covers year after year, it's inevitable that certain themes and trends return for another cycle. Here's a look back at yesterday's covers alongside today's asking, "Are you experiencing deja vu?"
The Soak-Offs Of Spring
Show your clients that you’re the queen of gel fashion by offering them the latest seasonal colors this year in their favorite soak-off brand.
6th Global Nail Cup, Korea: Competitions
Competition at the 6th Global Nail Cup was fierce. Nail techs, nail artists, and students from all over the world made their way to Korea on February 18 and 19, 2012 for the event.
Fantastic Foot Soaks
From liquid pumps with anti-fungal properties to jasmine-tinged fizzy tablets that refresh and rehydrate feet, here’s the latest on the nail industry’s top pedicure soaks.
The Hunger Games-Inspired Nail Art
In the The Hunger Games, protagonist Katniss Everdeen’s nails were described vividly as having flame designs. Here are a few The Hunger Games-inspired designs that you’ve painted on your client’s nails.
America's Beauty Show 2012
On March 3-5, Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) invited the entire salon industry to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.
ABS 2012: What's in your shopping bag?
NAILS asked America's Beauty Show 2012 attendees: What's in your shopping bag?
Green Salon: Features of an Environmentally Friendly Nail Salon
ROB|B Salon has earned the distinction of being the first-ever nail salon to be certified as environmentally and energy-efficient by the U.S. Green Building Council.
2012 Mural Contest Winners Really Rock
The winner of NAILS’ 2012 Nail Mural Contest pays homage to some of our era’s greatest musicians. Check out the detail in this hand-painted mural by Robert Nguyen and in these other impressive entries.
6th Global Nail Cup, Korea: Awards
The international judges of the 6th Global Nail Cup presented awards and tropies to the winners.
6th Global Nail Cup, Korea: Multimedia Nail Art
Nail artists created fantasy works of art using a combination of professional nail products in the Multimedia Nail Art competition at the 6th Global Nail Cup held in Seoul, Korea.
Spring 2012 Polish Preview: Luck Be a Lady
Showcasing this season’s bright and bold color choices, we don’t think it’s safe to bet on black — or red.
Spring 2012 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute
Spring colors likewise reflect differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, soft muted tones, and fun-loving pastels.
The Magic of Marbleizing Nail Art
The marbleizing nail art technique is so simple — just swirl colors together to make them look like the technique namesake of marbles — and so flexible.