On My Mind: Let's Not Mess Up a Good Thing
Editor Hannah Lee discusses the importance of following proper gel-polish removal procedures.
by Hannah Lee
Flexing 3-D Gel Polish
As nail art and soak-off gels are becoming more trendy these days, Chris Mans, an educator for Bio Sculpture Gel, has developed a technique to create 3-D art with soak-off gel only — using no glue or acrylic.
by Tim Crowley
Mix Business With Pleasure
Sail away on Royal Caribbean’s most innovative cruise ship yet with the nail industry’s best educators. Cruise With the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk, takes place September 29-October 6, 2013.
Light Elegance Cinderella's Slipper Design
Light Elegance Gels offer excellent color coverage and hold that come in a wide variety of colors.
Marble Madness with Shellac
If you think marbling was just for dotting tools, think again.
A Midwinter Night’s Dream
Dorota Palicka of Ibiza Sun salon in Fort William, Scotland, uses small pinching clamps to hold the form of her flawless C-curves.
The Manitoba Sparkler
Andrea Boyko heats up her Manitoba, Canada clients with these flame-inspired glitter nails.
LCN’s Candy Caviar Nails
LCN’s Thermo Colour Gels and Nail Candy nail art beads can be combined to create a sophisticated and fun look.
Glitter Be Gone
While glitter is great for catching light and attention, it can be tough to get off nails without a battle.
Pretty Racy Stuff
OPI’s GelColor consumer advertising campaign is centered around the theme of “endurance,” inspired by the strength and fortitude of female American Olympians and athletes who continue to champion their fields.
Conversation Starter
Artistic Nail Design has housed its latest Artistic Colour Gloss soak-off gel-polish collection in a manicure table display so as to spark conversation.
Artistic Nail Design Announces Rock Hard World Tour
To support its new Rock Hard line of enhancements, Artistic Nail Design is launching the Rock Hard World Tour. Nail techs all over the world will have the opportunity to train with world-renowned Artistic Nail Design Educators. The tour kicks off in Las Vegas on June 25-26 with stops in Bangkok, Sydney, Sao Paulo, New Brunswick, Kansas City, Moscow, Los Angeles, Calgary, London, Melbourne, Vancouver, Orlando, Amsterdam, Toronto, and Dallas.
Shellac Sweet Dreams Collection
The new pastel colors can be worn on their own or layered to create a “never ending dream” of colors.
Behind the Scenes: Pretty Pinwheel Nails From April 2013 Cover
Light Elegance educator Darcy Olin shows you how to get this month's cover look.
by Hannah Lee
Gel II Reaction Color-Changing Gels
La Palm Products’ Gel II has a new color-changing gel collection, Reaction.
A Pirate’s Heart
By applying watercolor paint on top of a gel enhancement, Kari McQuitty creates a layered effect, making her designs really stand out.
Minx Underwear Application with Gel-Polish
From the makers of Minx (solid nail coatings) comes Minx Underwear, a flirtatious way to use Minx in easy nail art creations.