Technique
CND Shellac Layering
CND education ambassador Candice Manacchio shows how to layer Shellac to keep costs down and get different color combinations.
Dashing Diva Gelife
Pattie Yankee of Dashing Diva shows how to do a Gelife nail design art manicure, using glitter soak-off gels.
Hand & Nail Harmony Gelish Sponge Technique
Danny Haile, CEO of Hand & Nail Harmony, shows how to do a sponge technique with Gelish.
IBD Gel Roses
UK-native Sam Biddle of IBD, shows how to do some nail art roses uses IBD gel.
Kupa's New U-Power 2G for Pedicures
Kupa Inc. president Richard Hurter introduces the new Kupa U-Power 2G Portable E-File, and Vicki Peters shows how to use it for pedicures.
Color Fade with LeChat's Perfect Match
LeChat's director of education, Yvette Holt, shows how to do a color fade with Perfect Match Gel Polish.
French Bling with Light Elegance
Light Elegance's Lezlie McConnel shows how to add a little bling to a black French design.
Backscratchers Nail Art Design
Diana Snipe, of Backscratchers, shows how to do a quick nail art design using Backscratchers' Devine Design nail art products at the ISSE show in Long Beach, Calif., in January 2011.
Doctor’s Weigh in on Cuticle Work
Allure gets expert advice on cuticle work from Richard K. Scher, professor emeritus of dermatology at Columbia University, and May P. Lupo, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans.
The Gels of Spring
If you’re itching to ditch this heavy winter, ring in the spring with these fun new color gels from your favorite manufacturers. There’s no time like the present to make nails more pleasant.
The Science of Gels: How Gel Nail Products Work
What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.
by Sree Roy
Top Manicurists Reveal their Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
Allure catches up with some of the best manicurists around to share pro tips on making beautiful manicures last longer, getting the most out of a salon visit, and working with press-on polish.
Color Chameleons: Color-Changing Products
It’s OK if your client can’t pick just one color. It may even be preferable. Use these products to give her a nail look that changes with her surroundings.
Spring 2011 Polish Preview: Farm Fresh
In contrast with last year’s bright, bold colors, this year, we’re seeing a more muted palette — think vine-ripened fruits and fresh-harvested veggies. Let your clients sink their teeth into this fresh crop of color.
Neon Collection
Odyssey Nail Systems’ Neon Collection makes for great acrylic nail art.
FingerNailFixer Repair with Fiberglass in Shellac
A video from Holly Schippers (AKA FingerNailFixer) to help nail professionals do quick natural nail repairs using Shellac and fiberglass.
Foot Repair Balm
Qtica’s Foot Repair Balm is a thick, rich balm that both repairs and protects, providing an intense treatment for dry, severely damaged feet.