

Behind the Scenes: Styling the Stiletto
So what’s the deal with the stiletto nail? “I really love doing this nail because it’s such a sexy shape,” says Young Nails' Greg Salo. “It helps elongate the fingers.”

Behind the Scenes: Styling the Stiletto by Greg Salo
After nine years of building Young Nails' business with his mom, Greg’s brother Habib stepped in to help structure the operation of the company. “This gave me the opportunity to focus on what I love most – nails! "

All Wrapped Up
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio

All Wrapped Up
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio

All Wrapped Up
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio
Acrylic Isn’t Just for Fingernails
Using a variety of tools and techniques including colored acrylic, acrylic paint, airbrushing, stencils, nail art stickers, chains, and beads, Debbie Wilson has crafted earrings and pendants to delight her customers.
Princess Plus Dipping System
The Princess Plus Dipping System was designed as an alternative to acrylics, gels, and fiberglass system products. With the use of new technology, Princess plus enables artificial nail application without the use of primer or monomer. This no odor system is a combination of the finest powder and resin available today.

Oops, He Did It Again!
Veteran competitor Trang Nguyen finishes first for the second year in a row on the NAILS Top 25 list. John Hauk, another former number-one finisher, comes in second. And relative newcomer Rachel Mouritsen makes a big jump from her 2006 23rd place finish to round out the top three. Just who are these top competitors?

Back to School
Nails by Katie Lansel, Nails by Katie in McCordsville, Ind.
Application of Creative Nail Design’s Performance Tips
Brush Care: It’s a Personal Thing
Here’s how your fellow techs clean and store their brushes, and what the experts have to add to the debate.
En Vogue Geisha Nails
Milady Revises Its Standard Cosmetology Book
Milady's Standard Cosmetology textbook features a fresh layout, new photography and illustrations, reorganized chapters, and new information on sanitation and infection control.

NSI's Attraction Pink Masque Nail Powder Application
Attraction Pink Masque Nail Powder uses a unique blend of tri polymers to deliver adhesion, strength, and flexibility. The opaque powder is perfect for nail biters and other challenging clients because it hides imperfections and can create the illusion of longer nail beds when the smile line is extended.
Cacie Nail Blooms Application in Acrylic

Festive Fourth
Nails by Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.

Festive Fourth
Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.



