Technique
A Light Finish: The Latest in LED Gel Lamp Technology
LED (light-emitting diode) technology is one of the hottest trends in nails right now. In a mad dash to keep up, manufacturers are coming up with new LED lamps designed to cure gels faster and smarter than older-gen UV models. NAILS illuminates the basics of an LED lamp’s anatomy and offers a buyer’s guide to the latest generation of these amped-up lamps.
CND LED Lamp Tips
FingerNailFixer HollySchippers shows a few quick tips to make sure you're getting the most out of your CND LED lamp.
Nail Tech Knowledge from MiladyPro
MiladyPro now features six step-by-step tutorials to help you brush up your skills.
Confidence in Chrome
Mia Secret introduces Chrome Mirror Nail Liquid, specially formulated with a metallic pigment for a reflective finish.
Get Your Clients in (Nail) Shape
To help cut down consultation time, this nail tech got crafty and made a nail shape guide.
DIY Refreshing Cucumber Lemon Foot Mask
Freshen up your seasonal pedicure offerings with a handmade foot mask.
Tropical Tips in EzFlow Boogie Nights Paradise Cove
Follow this step-by-step for a tropical chevron design.
SofSpa Softening Cream
SofSpa Softening Cream Concentrate can aid rough skin, cracked heels, and callus build-up.
Britches & Stitches: Washed Out/Faded Nails
Gisela Marti shows how to create washed out/faded nail designs using Tammy Taylor Gelegance color gel-polish and gel art paints. The technique uses a dry brush technique.
Block On! Buffing Sponge Wand
Block On! Sponge Buffing Wand from Flowery is a four-sided buffer with a sturdy, easy-to-hold handle.
Nail & Cuticle Oil Treatment
Enjoy the aroma of fresh picked strawberries while the oil nourishes and conditions.
Angled Cuticle Pusher
Antoine de Paris #144 Angled Cuticle Pusher features a pterigium remover knife.
GelFX Fall 2015 Colors
Orly GelFX gel manicure system ensures chip-free nails that can last up to three weeks with superior shine and easy removal.
Hand!Spa Age Complex Cream Royal
Hand!Spa Age Complex Cream Royal is a nourishing and intensive hand mask fortified with vital nutrients.
Gelacquer Builder Gel
This builder gel cures in both LED and UV light.
Naked Manicure Professional Nail Perfecting Kit
Treat, correct, and protect nails with the Naked Manicure Professional Nail Perfecting Kit from Zoya.
Spoon & Straight Edge Cuticle Pusher
The Spoon & Straight Edge Cuticle Pusher can push back cuticles without scratching the nail.