Technique
Flower Nail Art Blooms in Brooklyn
Tina Panariello of Brooklyn, N.Y., shows how to make a two-tone flower design with acrylic paint.
Prevent Nail Damage With Proper Gel-Polish Removal
The great windfall of revenue soak-off gel-polishes may be endangered by a rash of improper removal techniques that are leaving clients unsatisfied with their results — and they’re telling their friends about it.
by Tim Crowley
A Fitting Occupation
Not long ago, Clayton, N.C.-based nail tech Melodie Hand held a Bra Fit Clinic at her salon, Tickled Pink. It sold her on the service and inspired her to become a “Bra Lady” herself.
Snowflake Mittens
Colored acrylic and acrylic paint create this nail art by Jade Sewell that's perfect for the winter months.
Don’t Rush the Gel-Polish Removal Process
According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.
by Judy Lessin
Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer
Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Pink-and-White - Part 1 of 3 - Applying White
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI educator Dawn Sharp shows how to apply white acrylic in the first step of a traditional acrylic pink-and-white manicure. Acrylic Pink-and-Whte Part 2 | Acrylic Pink-and-Whte Part 3
5-Color Tie Dye
Raelynn Durbin uses Light Elegance gel-polishes to create this bright design.
Sweet Rose
Double-load your brush to create this floral design by Lorri Silvestre.
Harley Quinn-inspired Villain Nails
These pointy nails by Tina Alberino were inspired by a comic book villain.
Tricks of the Trade: Student Wins Day of Mentorship with CND
Mentoring a new nail tech can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and the mentee. After winning a Beauty Changes Lives student competition, Marinello Schools of Beauty student Cheyanne Birchall was awarded a day of mentorship with CND co-founder Jan Arnold. Here, they both share their experiences attending Beauty Buzz 2012 in Detroit and inspiring each other.
Cupcake Party
Hang Tran molds 3-D acrylic into fun shapes.
Gel II Removal
Gel II describes the most effective way to remove Gel polish.
Sublime Bliss Pedicure
Created by nail tech Melissa Bozant and her friend Karen Waters, the Sublime Bliss product line used in this pedicure is organic and natural.
Crush Look Manicure
Use Cina's Over the Rainbow Crushed Shell and Glitter Kit plus acrylic to create this textured "crush" manicure. You Might Also Like: ASP + CINA Rockout Knockout Manicure Cina Nail Art Pen Design
Half-Hearted
Striper brushes are used to create this heart design by Rosa Vargas.
Gel II Color Application
Gel II color application