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Troubleshooter: Beginner Nail Art Flower
In this installment of the NAILS Troubleshooter series, MaeLing Parrish shows how to make a simple flower shaped design using a dotting tool.
China Glaze Magnetix II Nail Lacquer
China Glaze has come out with a new set of Magnetix nail lacquer with six new colors and three new magnet designs.
Reduce Filing by Sculpting with Your Brush
The FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers shows you how to reduce your finish filing time on gels by using your brush, instead of your file to sculpt the nail.
Continuum Basin Durability Demo
Continuum's production manager jumps up and down in the company's pedicure spa basin to showcase its durability. Folks, don't try this at home.
Troubleshooter: The Difference Between Well and Well-less Tips
Here Vicki Peters explains the difference between well and well-less tips.
The Ruffian Manicure and M∙A∙C
Cult New York designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian bring their signature swagger to M∙A∙C. This video takes you inside their studio to see the inspiration behind the Ruffian Manicure.
2012 Spirit of Life Honors OPI's George Schaeffer
City of Hope's 2012 Spirit of Life Award was presented to OPI's George Schaeffer, who raised $5.2 million for City of Hope for diabetes research. (He raised $2.7 million and pledged to match $2.5 million on his own.) This video was played at the gala on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Cosmoprof in Las Vegas. Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik sang the hit song "100 Years" live during the tribute.
Orly Flash Glams Venice Beach
Orly recently spent a day on California's famed Venice Beach boardwalk "Flash Glamming" unsuspecting beach-goers in a fun promotion of the company's new extra-glittery FlashGlamFX. They handed out bottles of the multi-dimensional shimmer collection, polished nails, and spread sparkle throughout the boardwalk.
Troubleshooter: Cleaning the Cuticle With An E-File
Vicki Peters shows how to clean and prep the natural nail bed using an e-file.
Troubleshooter: Applying a Form
Holly Schippers and Vicki Peters give three techniques for applying forms. Schippers shows how to modify a form for a better fit, and Peters demonstrates how to apply a form for both a classic sculpt and a stiletto.
Zoya Fall 2012 Polishes Inspired by NYFW
Zoya Nail Polish NYFW 2012: Designer, Diva and Gloss Collections. Inspired by backstage beauties, talented designers, runways and VIP fashion events, the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2012 Color Collections by Zoya for Fall 2012 are simply stunning. Choose from full-coverage creams and metallics or incredibly shiny jellies. You Might Also Like: Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Polish Collection Zoya and Peter Som Collaborate on Fashion Week Polishes
Beyoncé Cosmetology Center Opens at Phoenix House
The Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, founded by pop superstar Beyoncé and her mother and business partner, Tina Knowles, is an exciting addition to nonprofit drug rehabiliation facility Phoenix House's Career Academy. It is a fitting way for Beyoncé and her mother to give back together, as Tina Knowles worked as a hairstylist for many years, and a young Beyoncé would even "perform" for customers in the salon. In this video, Tina Knowles speaks about the project.
Handpainted Nail Art
This step by step tutorial by Designer Nail Products shows the process for handpainted nail art using gels.
Color Acrylic Inlay Nail Art
This video is a step by step tutorial by Designer Nail Products demonstrating the process for color inlay acrylic nail art using gels.
CND Shellac Nail Art How-Tos
Learn how to create a tie dye design, an abstract flower, whimisical circles, and purple leopard print, all using CND Shellac. Related Videos: CND Additives Nail Art How-To Cover Look: NAILS October 2011
Is Nail Art an Art Form or a Craft?
The latest episode of PBS Arts weekly web series, Idea Channel, takes a look at something close to our hearts, nail art. According to host Mike Rugnetta, nail art can actually be viewed as an argument in the continuing battle between art and craft.
Essie's Ombre Manicures for New York Fashion Week's Pamela Love Show
The inspiration was "factory girl" for this ombre manicure that uses Essie polish in Little Brown Dress and As Gold As It Gets. Manicures done by lead manicurist Elle Gerstein and assistant Paula Knight-Osborne.