Glitter and Glass Nail Art Tutorial

Nail tech Lisa Bennett of Bakersfield, Calif., created this delicate design using acrylic, gel, glitter, and mylar.

Cosmetologists Chicago Sponsors STARS Photo Competition

This design, created by STARS 2013 International Nail Tech of the Year Ashley Gregory, appeared on NAILS’ July 2013 cover. The STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competition, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago since 2000, showcases the creativity,

Did That Seriously Happen?

Ever have a moment in the salon when you think to yourself: Is this for real? Did that seriously happen? This past week as I was packing up the salon owner proceeded to tell me a

Salon Add-on: Easy Hair Styling

One of the classes available for attendees at the BFF event was a crash course on fun, quick, and easy hairstyles that don't require much product or accessory work to achieve. It was taught by Amanda

Floral French How-To Video

I continue to find myself being asked to create things seen on Pinterest. Once I create and photograph them, I find myself getting video requests. Here is another Pinterest-inspired design with an idea on a simple

Decals That Do It All

If you’re a nail tech who isn’t gifted in the art department or doesn’t have the time to create intricate designs during a service, MILV decals may just be the tool you need.

BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Scholarship Winners Announced

Thanks to the BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship program, 10 aspiring beauty industry professionals received financial awards of up to $5,000 to cover tuition for nail tech programs.

Behind the Scenes: Form Stencil Nail Art

Lulu Desfassiaux has been doing nails for 26 years, so it’s no surprise she found a clever technique to cut her cover shoot design time down by using a nail form as a stencil.

Talking to an OPI Educator about GelColor

There have been lots of requests in my e-mail and on my Facebook for more information on the new OPI GelColor. Since you could probably tuck what I know about OPI in a thimble it seemed