Technique
North Carolina Event Provides Foot Care for the Homeless
Nail tech Stephanie Shelton of Greensboro, N.C., started her charity, Heal the Sole, because she wanted to use her professional expertise to give back to the community.
Voesh Introduces Peeling Socks
Voesh's new Peeling Socks reveal soft, smooth skin on the feet and are a great retail option for clients.
Behind the Scenes: Matte Marble Nail Art
See the steps for Deanna Stelmaschuk's on-trend marble design.
by Beth Livesay
Stop Service Breakdown: A Guide to Better Nails
Don’t let service breakdown give you a nervous breakdown. Regardless of what nail medium you’re using — polish, gel-polish, gel, acrylic, or gel-acrylic hybrid — problems are bound to crop up from time to time. Here are some troubleshooting tips aimed at making these common technical failings a thing of the past.
Voesh Introduces Coco Colada Oasis Pedi In A Box
Voesh has introduced Pedi In A Box in a limited-edition tropical scent, perfect for spring and summer.
Entity Studio One Pink and White Sculpted Tutorial
Learn how to create French nails using Entity's Studio One gel-acrylic hybrid.
Hard Gel Encased Confetti Nail Tutorial
Watch as Greg Salo uses the Young Nails airbrush to create a bright background for this confetti encased hard gel nail design.
Cuticle Bits and E-File Nail Prep
Learn how to use specialty bits to safely and efficiently prep both the cuticle area and the nail plate.
Gel Overlay Backfill Tutorial
Overlays are great ways to add strength to your nails and eliminate the need to soak everything off every time. This video shows how to backfill an overlay and apply a new color.
Quick Nail Tips: Perfect Gel Smile Lines with a String Technique
Marilyn Garcia, Cuccio global education director, shows how to achieve the perfect smile line using Cuccio Pro T3 LED/UV Gel and a Cuccio Pro tachyon gel brush.
How to Use PodoSafe Callus Remover
PodoSafe was designed to be safe for nail techs and clients. It eliminates the need to use water or sharp tools when treating calluses and removing cuticle. It only interacts with dead skin cells and will not affect living tissue.
Spring Color Preview
From delicate nudes and slates to vibrant pinks, blues, and oranges, this year’s spring color collections bring positive vibes to warm-weather manicures.
NTNA S.6 Challenge 4: Love & Marriage Nail Art (Lorna)
or NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Lorna Andrew's entry. See all nine entries here.
NTNA S.6 Challenge 4: Lady and the Tramp Nail Art (Bojana)
For NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Bojana Radojic's entry. See all nine entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 4: Wedding Portrait Nail Art (Carly)
For NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Carly Snyr's entry. See all nine entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 4: Paper Doll Nail Art (Nixxi)
For NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Nixxi Rose's entry. See all nine entries here.
NTNA S.6 Challenge 4: Addams Family Nail Art (Emily)
For NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Emily Nash's entry. See all nine entries here.