Technique
Secret Ingredient: Glitter
Glitter is tiny flecks of colored and reflective plastic used in the nail industry for its lustrous and luminescent effect on nails.
Nail Art with OPI GelColor
OP provides four step-by-steps using its newly launched GelColor.
Book Excerpt: Joey's Nail Novel
Award-winning nail artist Joey Chen publishes 40-step-by-steps in a variety of nail media in this new release.
by Sree Roy
Fantastic Foot Soaks
From liquid pumps with anti-fungal properties to jasmine-tinged fizzy tablets that refresh and rehydrate feet, here’s the latest on the nail industry’s top pedicure soaks.
The Hunger Games-Inspired Nail Art
In the The Hunger Games, protagonist Katniss Everdeen’s nails were described vividly as having flame designs. Here are a few The Hunger Games-inspired designs that you’ve painted on your client’s nails.
MAGNETO by GELISH
Explore the laws of Attraction with Gelish Magneto, a collection of EFX Magnetic Gel-Polish and Nail Lacquer that instantly transforms your manicure from natural to extraterrestrial. The metallic particle enriched nail colors fuse with the magnet to create nail art that is truly a force to be reckoned with. The two easy to apply formulas are currently available in six unique ATTRACT-ive shades.
GELISH Hard Gel
Gelish Hard Gel is a new LED Gel Technology. Reveal elegance with thin, natural-looking nails perfect for everyday wear. The pristine performance of these thick viscosity gels utilizes Gel Suspension Technology (GST) which assures total control and workability for the technician. The results are distinct and great for anyone. Gelish Hard Gel is easy to apply, cures in 5, 20, & 30 seconds, out performs the competition, and is versatile in wear for longer nail extensions, shorter nails or even toes.
Learn and Play by Gelish
Here are 5 wonderful Gelish Application Instructions. 1) French 2) Simple Sheer Pink 3) Red Roses 4) The Magic of Aurora 5) Magneto by Gelish
Kupa's Broken Bit Repair
Kupa's Robert Arthur shows you how to easily remove a broken bit from your UG-12 handpiece.
Easter Egg Hunt
Jade Sewell creates an adorable Easter nail art design.
Behind the Scenes: Reflections of an Artist (April 2012 Cover Nails)
Maggie Franklin creates blue raindrop nail art with Swarovski crystals. Here's the step-by-step.
by Hannah Lee
Foil & Flowers
Glitzy Lips foil is applied onto the tacky surface of gel-polish in this design by Meryl Hayton.
Backscratchers Fiberglass Nails & Silk Wrap Nails Tutorial
A tutorial on using Backscratchers' Glass Glaze Fiberglass and Silk Wrap System.
Care and Use of Stikr Brush On Adhesive
Get maximum benefits and use of Stikr Brush On adhesive using these simple tips.
The Nail Aquatic
Acrylic paints comprise this design by Tiffany Ector.
Spring Flowers
Welcome spring with this floral design by Oanh Le.
A Feast for the Feet (or Hands)
Food staples in your kitchen can be blended to create scrubs or masks to personalize any mani or pedi. Healing properties in the food benefit the skin, and nature’s comforting aromas soothe the soul.