Top 25: Allison Baker Lands Top Spot in 2012

After dabbling in competitions for years, nail tech Allison Baker started this year out with gusto by keeping her competition schedule full and her product applications perfect. Her hard work paid off — landing her in the #1 spot on this year’s Top 25 list above a group of very talented and competitive nail techs.

NYFW A/W 2020: OPI for Rag & Bone

Mei Kawajiri created six unique manicures for rag & bone’s Fall/Winter 2020 show.

Christrio’s Embellished Acrylic Floral

Follow these steps to see how you can encase glitter over a colored acrylic and top off the look with a textured design.

Peacock Nail Art from India's Nailinar

Cuccio Educator Anubhooti Khanna was the winner of the Best Traditional Dress category of Mrs. India Queen of Substance for her peacock nail design.

Photo Comps

Have you ever submitted to a photo competition? I recently judged a competition, in which the competitors did the nails at home, took pictures of them and e-mailed them in. It was hard for me as

Vintage Luxury at Va-Va Varnish

With no nail bars or pedicure chairs in sight, it may be hard to believe Va-Va Varnish is a nail salon instead of a posh living room. The unique layout stems from what owner Elizabeth Morris liked and disliked as a salon customer.  

Competitions Added to the Networking Event of the Smokies

John Hauk is hosting three new competitions at the fifth Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies, which will be held at the downtown Gatlinburg Convention Center on June 24-25, 2012.

Thanks for the Thanksgiving Nail Art!

We’re grateful to our Nail Art Gallery team for these Turkey Day designs.

Hold the Pickles, Hold the Mayo

I believe I have lamented in the past about my clientele's complete lack of interest in fancy stiletto nails. No stilettos. No super-long nails. Very little 3-D art. I don't even get to do those hideous