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Light Elegance Family Talks About Color
Just how do they come up with all those incredible gel colors? Light Elegance's Lezlie McConnell, Jim McConnell, and Lexy McLellan gives us the scoop.
Troubleshooter: Snakeskin Effect
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a snakeskin effect with gel-polish and pure pigments.
Artistic Colour Gloss Nail Art How-To: Manicure & Prep
Take a look at this manicure and prep step-by-step process while using Artistic Colour Gloss.You Might Also Like: Artistic Colour Gloss Nail Art: Quick & Easy Color Fade
Nailympics Italy Competition
[Note: The nail competition coverage starts at 1:08.] Nailympics Italy took place Feb. 3-4, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The international nail competition had over 200 competitors.
Troubleshooter: Nail Art Using Stencils and Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create nail art using stencils and pigments.
CND Spring/Summer 2013 Look Book
CND unveils new colors and designs from the company's Spring/Summer 2013 Look Book.
Water Drop Half-Bubble Nails
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create water drop half-bubble nails using gel-polish top coat.
Troubleshooter: Netting Effect with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a netting effect with pure pigments over acrylics.
An Interview With Celebrity Nail Artist Maria Salandra
If you've watched Sex and the City or the Sopranos, you know Maria Salandra's work. Her client list includes Kelly Ripa, Rachel McAdams, Julia Roberts, Julianne Moore, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Garner. Senior editor Beth Livesay caught up with Salandra during a phone interview to find out what nail trends are hot with Hollywood stars and how to get celebrity-style nails at home. Salandra also gave us the scoop on Nutra Nail Gel.
Troubleshooter: Color Fade with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a color fade with pure pigments over Shellac.
Orly's New Look
Orly International introduces a new sophisticated look in all company facets, including an updated logo, packaging, in-store displays, and a newly designed website. The redesigned orlybeauty.com features video tutorials, how-to tips and insight on color and nail trends This video takes viewers behind the scenes of Orly's evolution.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Turtle Shell Nail Effect
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a turtle shell nail effect using acrylics.
What is SkillsUSA?
Nail Care has been an official SkillsUSA contest since 1998. Like the other categories in this nationwide competition, the contest challenges students in an entire occupational career area, not just a skill set in an occupation. The nail care contest consists of six segments, each of which is about 45 minutes. Similar to a contest like Miss America, entrants compete on a local/state level first, then the winners at that level continue competing until finally working their way up to the national conference. Related Article: Turn Your Students Into Champions Via SkillsUSA Competitions
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Competition Teaser
NAILS Magazine introduces the Top 12 in the new Next Top Nail Artist competition, coming September 2013. Visit http://ntna.nailsmag.com/ to cheer on your favorite.
The Illustrated Nail + Couture de Minnie Nail Design
The Illustrated Nail's illustrator-tunred manicurist, Sophie, creates Minnie Mouse-inspired designs with OPI's Couture de Minnie polish collection.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Duck Nail with 3-D Bow
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail technician Adela Munoz shows how to create duck nails with 3-D bows using colored acrylics and glitter.
Hygienails Kit's Hydrating Boots and Gloves
The ladies of Hygienails Kit demonstrate how to use the company's disposable packs of boots and gloves that are specifically designed to protect and soften skin and cuticles. Each pack includes a sterile pair of gloves or boots filled with a special cream, a nail file, and a wooden stick. To use, put the gloves/boots on your client, massage for three minutes, remove the gloves/boots, and wipe skin with a wet towel.