
Technique

Gel Polish Effect
Gel Polish Effect by Layla doesn’t need a UV lamp to dry and features long-lasting brightness.

Professional LED Gel System
Essie introduces its first ever Professional LED Gel System.

Little Orchid Nail Art
This acrylic orchid nail art is an abridged version of a 39-step design created by Kupa star educator Yire Castillo for Kupa Academy.

Botanical Escape Men’s Chrome kit
Alfalfa Nail Supply’s Botanical Escape Men’s Chrome kit includes “manly pampering” products like herbs and non-fragrant bases to create signature Herbal Spa manicures and pedicures.

Rave
Gel II’s new Glow in the Dark Gel-Polish called Rave combines the fun of glow-in-thedark with the magic of no-chip gel polish.

Chocolate Delight Pedicure
Nails by Jenny Lynn uses creates this pedicure that looks good enough to eat.

Orange Burst Pedicure
The Nail Loft's pedicure bursts with citrus flavor.

Books to Buy: WAH Nails 2 and a Professional Nail Art Compilation
It may be time to officially declare 2013 as the Year of the Nail Art Book. Two more colorfulhow-to tomes just hit the shelves, with both of these new arrivals being from across thepond in the U.K.

Tricks for Tool Buying
In the market for a new cuticle nipper or curette? We explain what to look for in six of the most common metal implements.

Gel Collection
The forecast for fall calls for trendy with a chance of high-fashion.

Under Her Spell
Sparked by the feminine textures of lace and tulle, along with fabrics such as velvet and leather, Gelish launched its Under Her Spell collection for fall.

Troubleshooter: Embedded Lace Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Hand and Nail Harmony educator MaeLing Parrish shows how to create lacy nail art by embedding paper scrollwork into gel-polish.* *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.

Gelish NailStyle App Available for iPhone and iPad
New from Gelish, NailStyle is a beauty and fashion magazine offering nail technicians an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the gel polish brand.

Mini LED Curing Lamp
The RapidCure Mini LED Curing Lamp offers a battery-powered one-touch operation.

Gehwol's Foot & Lower Leg Massage Treatment
Gehwol's Foot and Lower Leg Massage Treatment revitalizes clients by reducing muscle tension, soothing the nervous system, and healing tissue, according to the foot care product manufacturer. This video provides a comprehensive step-by-step on how to provide the service.

Essie’s LED Gel System Application and Removal
This October, Essie is releasing its first professional LED Gel System, which features 36 new shades similar to the brand’s most time-honored, popular polishes.

Alfalfa Nail Supply’s Botanical Escapes Herbal Spa Pedicure
Created to bring natural healing agents into the salon, Alfalfa Nail Supply’s Botanical Escapes Herbal Spa Pedicure includes fragrant essential oils, dried herbs, unscented scrubs, foot mask, lotion, and massage oil.



