
Nail Art Studio: Santa Penguin
Elizabeth Faubion demonstrates how to do Santa Penguin nail art.

Elizabeth Faubion demonstrates how to do Santa Penguin nail art.

Elsbeth Schuetz demonstrates how to do Charming Cherries nail art.
Elsbeth Schuetz shares her tips on transitioning clients from summer to fall nail colors.
Beth Albrecht, Nails by Bethm Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Demonstrating extraordinary talent, a steady hand, and a keen eye for detail, nail artist Elsbeth Schuetz won this year’s contest with her Roaring Twenties-themed mural. Congratulations also go to second-place winner Aria Justice of Enid, Okla., and third-place winner Amanda Lenher, of Collierville, Tenn. Our sincere thanks to all who entered.
Senior editor Beth Livesay (left) with celebrity nail tech Christina AvilesRed Carpet Manicure in TrendsetterThe Kari Feinstein Pre-Academy Award Style Lounge is currently going on to welcome the Oscars into town on Sunday. What better brand
Bethany Evans, Cartersville, Ga.
In honor of the Golden Globes, Beth and I attended the Colgate Beauty Bar at Prive Salon, in Beverly Hills, Calif., last Friday. The event was co-sponsored by Skinny Girl and Sexy Hair, so an endless
Beth Albrecht, Nails by Beth, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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.
Beth Albrecht, Nails by Beth, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Team NAILS: Michelle Mullen, Sree Roy, Hannah Lee, Beth Livesay, and Kim PhamLast Saturday night, NAILS Magazine and BeautyTech.com held our annual NailTech Network Orlando Social at the Rosen Centre. Nearly 300 nail industry members got
The NAILS graphics, editorial, and sales staffs enjoying themselves after two Maggie Award wins. Back row: Kim Pham, Michelle Mullen, Danielle Parisi, Cyndy Drummey, Hannah Lee; front row: Yuiko Sugino, Tim Crowley, Beth Livesay, Sree Roy

Calif.-based celebrity nail artist Elsbeth Schuetz explains her inspiration behind the April/May 2013 cover of Nail Art Gallery Magazine, a tablet-friendly digital-only magazine created with all nail art lovers in mind. Visit http://www.nailartgallerymag.com to check out the latest issue.
Melissa Bozant, Xante model, and Beth. Photo by Tani IkedaGloria Williams, Actress Anna Maria Horsford, and Melissa Bozant. Photo by Tani IkedaGloria Williams and BethBozant applying Dashing Diva to Beth's nailsFootnanny Tea Tree OilBozant, Beth, model,
Mixed and contrasting textures, like shiny with matte, glitter with cream, and appliques on tips/moons, will be a nail trend for 2013, predicts Nailtini celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz.Elsbeth also predicts we’ll be seeing:• Multiple accent nails:
Though the "color of the year" is emerald, according to The Pantone Institute, OPI's Suzi Weiss-Fischmann (center, pictured with NAILS' senior editor Beth and myself) told us that she prefers blue for nails. "Blue is easier to