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Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.

Technique

Masterworks' New Clear Forms for Gels

Masterworks Innovations’ CEO and veteran nail tech Amy Becker has come out with a new clear form designed specifically for hard or soft gels from any manufacturer.

I created these gold animal print nails, and these white and silver albino alligator nails for...

Nail Design

My Fashion Week Diary

by Anna Nelson

When I went online to check out the winners of the CND Nail Style Competition, I had to doublecheck the name of the first-place winner. When I confirmed that it was really my name, I just started jumping and screaming — I’d just won an all-expense-paid trip to New York Fashion Week!

Technique

Hot Lava Pedicure

by Staff

Step-by-step by Nails by Nia Cooper at Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, Washington D.C.

Technique

Antoine de Paris Pedicure

by Staff

Antoine de Paris offers durable and economical pedicure and manicure tools to keep nails trimmed, cleaned, and ready for any product enhancement. The tools are made of stainless steel so they can withstand a lifetime of cleaning and sanitizing, and they are ergonomically designed to keep nail techs from getting cramps or fatigue while using them. The pedicure tools are formulated to completely clean the nail beds and leave toes fresh and clean for polished or natural looks.

Technique

Akzéntz Gel Art Stiletto

by Staff

Akzéntz Classic Gels are high-performance gels that can be combined with the Options Soak-Off Color Gels and Options Aurora Sparkle Gels to produce vibrant nail art designs and structurally sound enhancements.

Nail Design

Dare to Wear Stiletto Nails

by Staff

If your clients are afraid of this pointy shape, offer up this advice from nail techs who do their best to ensure that beauty doesn’t have to equal pain.