Technique
Acrylic Coral Reef Nail Art
Nail technician Oksanna Cobb had a chance to go to Guam recently, where she was inspired to create these brightly colored nails.
3-D Gel Marbleizing Technique
Try this eye-catching gel design from Surrey, Canada-based Olga Palylyk of Ornate Nailz by Olga. Palylyk specializes in gel nail art designs.
French Fill Bit
Ronia Hutchinson of Salon Oasis in Boca Raton, Fla., explains how she does these clean-cut backfill lines, using a little otherworldly help from a “UFO” bit.
Build-Your Own Polish Display for Mobile Techs
Dawn McRoberts is the owner of the mobile nail tech service High Five Nails in Tullibody, Scotland and she created this polish display so she can nicely show her polishes to customers wherever they may be
Tweezerman’s V-Cuticle Nippers Get Rave Review
Nail tech Madelyn Johnson explains why she loves Tweezerman’s V-Cuticle Nippers.
Tried-and-True Products for Pretty Feet
Self’s Healthy Beauty Awards for 2011 named 10 different winning products in the Body category.
LeChat Perfect Match Gel-Polish French Manicure
Formulated for natural nails, Perfect Match wears like gel, but goes on thinly and easily like polish. With no drying time and no chipping, the gel leaves a beautiful high shine that lasts up to 14 days.
Kupa Video #022 Cuticle Area
A visual description of how to correctly use a barrel bit in the cuticle area
Kupa Video #021 Contouring
This video shows you how to contour and shape an enhancement.
Kupa Video #020 Bit Angles
A quick demonstration of how to properly angle a barrel bit.
Kupa Video #009 Pedicure Bit
A quick description on how to properly use a Kupa Diamond Pedicure Bit.
FingerNailFixer Discusses Proper Mix Ratio
When you work with liquid and powder, one of the key elements is mix ratio. Here Holly Schippers, our FingerNailFixer, some tips on figuring out how to check and perfect your mix ratio.
FingerNailFixer Offers Tips on Working with Gel
One of the most difficult things about gel is getting the hang of working with it, especially if you are used to doing liquid and powder. Holly Schippers offers this video with tips and an idea on how to get more accustomed to the workability of gel.
How to Create Almond-Shaped Nails
Magnetic instructor Ingeborg Mensonides demonstrates how to create almond-shaped nails with acrylic.
Lemon Tonic Manicure/Pedicure
OPI introduces a Lemon Tonic flavor to the Manicure/Pedicure by OPI line.
Stainless Steel Pedicure File
Cuccio Naturalé’s new Stainless Steel Pedicure File makes pedicure filing easier than ever.
New Soak-off Gel Polish Colors
Noveau Nail has added colors to its Soak-off Gel Polish line.