Technique
Artfinity Embellishments
The collection includes gold and silver accessories, as well as other trendy styles that make nail art fun and profitable.
68 Monochromatic Nail Art Designs
Monochromatic nail art features designs containing variations of a single color to create optical effects. Take cues from these nail artists and discover inspiration behind multi-toned manicures.
Chemist's Corner: Quick Dry Drops and Sprays
NAILS spoke to industry scientist, Doug Schoon to find out the basics behind the formulas that speed up the nail polish drying process.
Tie-dye Nails With Wet Paint Jelly Polish
Follow this step-by-step using Wet Paint’s Top Coat Jellies and find out how to execute a tie-dye design.
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Initially launching in 60 colors, the range also includes 18 top coat effects that create a mirror-like shine that lasts without chipping for up to nine days.
Troubleshooter: Handmade Acrylic Stones
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create handmade acrylic stones for nail art.
Kupa Kamp Kicks Off
The technique-focused four-day workshop, hosted by Ann Chang and Yire Castillo, aimed to fill the gaps in education to leave nail students and professionals more confident in their salon skills and services.
Mad About Plaid
This nail art design fuses Japanese style with an embellished finish just for the twill of it.
Signature Services: Heavenly Bliss Manicure
Bliss Day Spa, Houston uses: FarmHouse Fresh Citrus Cleansing Oil, Keyano Aromatics Cranberry Scrub and Cranberry Butter Cream, citrus-scented paraffin.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Keratin Gloves Manicure
Cleo Park Avenue Spa and Salon, New York uses: Bodipure’s Keratin Gloves and Hand & Body Lotion, Sea Breeze Astringent, Barielle Nail Polish.
by Tracy Rubert
The Nail Platform Aims to Elevate the Nail Artist
TNP's first educational event takes place September 7 in Anaheim, Calif., led by Lucien Henderson, Naja Rickette, Holly Schippers, Gina Silvestro, and David Valentino.
Unity All-In-One-Colour Gel System by Bio Seaweed Gel
Combined with the strength and shine of Bio Seaweed Gel’s base and top gels infused into every bottle of Unity, nail techs can quickly execute a bright pedicure.
Manicure Regimen by EssieSpa
For a pampering experience, incorporate this massage system in your salon to soothe clients’ exhausted muscles and restore balance.
CNDU Online Learning Launches in September
CND has unveiled an online education program for nail professionals with a full curriculum based on its core education techniques and principles.
Alden Crystal Pedicure Chair
The Alden Crystal Pedicure Chair from Whale Spa offers reliability coupled with sleek and sophisticated features, including a beautiful, textured iridescent glass basin.
Filing 8 Nail Shapes (combined)
Here's our guide of filing nail shapes, combined. View each nail shape video separately with our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW7xhdMzxfTbMMrwkC3i-0JINOB-qZvyPNail Shapes, in this order:0:03 - Stiletto Nail1:38 - Lipstick Nail3:07 - Coffin Nail4:27 - Almond Nail5:29 - Square Nail7:02 - Squoval Nail7:37 - Oval Nail8:37 - Round Nail
Engraved Zebra Print Nail Art Using an Electic File on Acrylics
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to create zebra print nail art by engraving the acrylic using an engraving bit and an E-file.