Daisy Delight
Nails by Elaine Watson, Star Nail, Valencia, Calif.
Flare Ups Over Flare Nails
So-called because the free edge of the nail flares out wider than the bottom, the shape is growing in popularity throughout the West Coast
Smile Lines Causing Frowns?
Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.
Take a Tip From ... Charisma Nail Innovation's Lysa Comfort
Lysa Comfort, president of Charisma Nail Innovations Inc., givessome tips on making nail designs.
by Tim Crowley
Showcasing Nail Art in Digital Frames
Digital frames can store hundreds of nail art photos, run a clear, continual slideshow of your work, and some can even organize pictures into themed albums and show video clips.
Wile the Competition Like a Filing Magician
Filing is so important to nail appearance, and with the advent of e-files, the techniques for hand-filing can be easily forgotten. Excellent hand-filing skills can help a competition tech rise above the pack, while everyday techs can woo clients with a deft hand and light touch.
Cloud 9
Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Purple Passion
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.
EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit
The EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit offers 12 colors for blending, shading, and shining.
Acrylic Impressions
Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.
Mastering the Mix Ratio
The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.
Ready to Roar
Nails by Tina Sauber-Spencer, Bahama Mama’s Salon, Horton, Mich.
Nail Art Studio: Ready to Roar
Take your pink and whites from tame to wild by adding black tiger stripes.
Take a Tip from ... Star Nail's Elaine Watson
Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.
by Tim Crowley
Making Money with Colored Acrylics
Colored acrylic nails are a beautiful and eye-catching addition to the more standard pink-and-whites on your service menu. Increase your clientele and expand your creativity with all the colored acrylic possibilities.
Reverse Application Step-by-Step
Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.
Charisma Nail Innovation's Floral Acrylic Design
Charisma Nail Innovations offers 48 custom-blended color acrylic powders in four unique collections. Traditional, Glitter, Pearl Essence, and Pastel Color Powder Collections are specifically designed to create stunning, 3-D nail designs.