Technique
Beautiful Nails by Kupa’s 3-D Rose Stiletto
Beautiful Nails by Kupa gives nail technicians everything they need to construct high-quality, long-lasting, and awe-inspiring 3-D acrylic nail art designs.
Marble Madness with Shellac
If you think marbling was just for dotting tools, think again.
Snakes on a Nail
Check out Dianna Medeiros’ technique for encasing real snakeskin in clear acrylic.
A Little Texture
Kathleen M.M. Ringwood-Wood of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., takes regular flocking from her local craft store and puts it right on top of wet polish.
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.
Designer Nail Art Polish Application
Designer Nail Art System allows you to easily create polish swirl designs in multiple colors in just minutes.
E-File Skills & Video Stars
Here are some of the top e-files on the market and the latest videos online to help you stay on top of the game.
Amazing Nail Concepts French Dip Overlay
Amazing Nail Concepts has launched a dipping system to help you quickly achieve a perfect French manicure.
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.
Troubleshooter: Embedding Mylar
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to embed mylar and glitter with gel for a sparkly nail art design.
Space-Saving Storage Solution
Like many nail techs, Tania Rice was challenged with providing pampering nail services in a tiny space.
by Sree Roy
Scratch: Collaboratively Designed Nail Polish Wraps
We found this as a Kickstarter project. It's an up-and-coming brand of nail polish wraps that focus on good design, collaborting with designers, nail artists, and illustrators. If you'd like to donate to the project, visit Scratch's Kickstarter page.
A Better Butter?
Cold pressed from selected fruits, Olive Butter from Sublime Bliss has excellent emollient and antioxidant properties, making it a natural moisturizer.
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.