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Something Borrowed, Something Blue

by Staff

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue — so goes the saying that describes what the bride should wear on her wedding day. Six techs make it a little easier for the bride to accommodate her “something blue” with handpainted toenail art using only the colors blue, silver, and white.

Noteworthy entry from Gaylene "Lea" Baker

Nail Design

Tiny Brushes, Huge Talents, Old Masters (NAILS Mini-Masterpiece Nail Art Contest)

by Staff

"Crazy good" is how one of our judges described the extraordinary batch of entries we received for our Mini Masterpiece contest. With jaw-dropping precision and exceptional skill, our readers managed to successfully capture the essence of many of the world's most celebrated paintings on a tiny nail tip.

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A+ Nail Art for Mother's Day

by Staff

NAILS gave a talented class of veteran nail artists a May assignment typical for many kids: make a piece of art that is dedicated to your mother. Although they’re not in elementary school anymore, these children created artwork their moms are sure to be proud of.

Nail Design

Cover Tech Winner: It's Berry Nice

by Staff

Congratulations to NAILS' 2007 Cover Tech Contest winner Doan Hoelsher of DoaNails in Fort Collins, CO. Hoelsher created a feast for the eyes with her sumptuous strawberry-themed design. We're delighted to share the winning images with you, along with a selection of our favorite entries. Our thanks to everyone who submitted photos for sharing your artistry with us.

2006 Favorite Lotion for Hands and Body: Creative Nail Design Scentsations Hand and Body...

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Readers' Choice Awards 2006

by Staff

We asked, and you told us. For the third year in a row, NAILS announces the winners of our annual Readers' Choice Awards. From Acrylics to Wraps--and everything in between--read on to see if your favorite products made it onto our 2006 list.

Nail art by (left to right) Flory, Schetz

Nail Design

Strong-Art Them!

by Staff

Nail art can be an amazing thing. Everything you include in it — from color to shape to the client’s passion — is powerful. To remind you how the simplest things can have huge meaning, we assigned 11 techs to punch things up with powerful tips.

Nothing gets more traditional than a pink-and-white manicure like Douglass suggests.

Nail Design

The Honor of Your Nail Art Is Requested

by Staff

To help your client portray her individuality, we have 20 tips to inspire you — whether she be traditional, modern, funky, or just wanting to get on to her honeymoon destination.

Challenger Tech: Kathleen M. M. Wood
Wood took full advantage of the acrylics and created...

Nail Design

Iron Techs: Creative Techs Work With What They're Given

by Staff

We gave 10 innovative nails techs a hodge-podge of items and instructed them to create five nail tips using only the items in their box full of goodies. As you can see, all came away with different creations using exactly the same materials.

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More Than Window Dressing: How to Create Enticing Window Displays

by Staff

Enhancing your windows does not have to be an expensive or time-consuming ordeal. With a little imagination, you can really make your front window stand out. Use this monthly planner with plenty of practical tips to get you going.

Nail Design

Agents of Style: Nail Art on a Mission

by Staff

While providing only minimal directions and options, the editors at NAILS commissioned five nails agents to create individual works of art on three separate missions.

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