
Young Nails Nail School: Razor Sharp Glitter Gel Smile Lines
Glitter gel smile lines require a slightly different technique than French nails. Young Nails' Greg Salo explains how to do it.

Glitter gel smile lines require a slightly different technique than French nails. Young Nails' Greg Salo explains how to do it.

Young Nails Greg Salo shows how to perform a reverse application using gel to create French nails with crisp smile lines.
Steven Vo, Labella Nail Spa, Carollton, Ga. @stevenhauvo

Gel II’s new 4D Gel system allows you to take unlimited time to shape before curing to a strong, light, and durable finish. Learn how to create a French manicure using the gel.
Leila Durant, NailArts By Leila, Victorville, Calif.

Celina Ryden demonstrates five ways to create a French manicure using Light Elegance's new Ideal Pink and Ideal White.

These cuffed nail art designs feature color or glitter lining the cuticle area for a fun twist on the French or half-moon mani.

Rita Remark for Essie created bold, non-traditional twists on the French manicure for Tanya Taylor's NYFW show.

Learn how to use Vitamin Dip to apply a French manicure.

Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails shows how to use acrylic to create a heart-shaped French nail design.

This elegant twist on a French manicure is great for in-love clients as well as those rocking their unadorned ring finger!

Learn how to create a French nail using a reverse application with Artistic Nail Design's new Putty.

Greg Salo explains how to get a deep smile line using French nail tips.

Learn how to use Gel II's 4D Gel to create a French look. The new system allows you to take unlimited time to shape before curing to a strong, light, and durable finish, and removal is as easily as gel polish.
Tia Phan, French Nails & Lashes, Murrieta, Calif.
Erin Zuest, Perfectly Polished Nails by Erin, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Young Nails president Greg Salo shows how to create a French ombre (baby boomer) nail using gel and gel-polish.