Smile Lines Causing Frowns?

Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.

Daisy Delight

Nails by Elaine Watson, Star Nail, Valencia, Calif.

Flare Ups Over Flare Nails

So-called because the free edge of the nail flares out wider than the bottom, the shape is growing in popularity throughout the West Coast

Cloud 9

Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.

EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit

The EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit offers 12 colors for blending, shading, and shining.

Mastering the Mix Ratio

The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.

Acrylic Impressions

Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.

Purple Passion

Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.

Ready to Roar

Nails by Tina Sauber-Spencer, Bahama Mama’s Salon, Horton, Mich.