Flame Ombre Nail Art on a Transparent Acrylic Extension

Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails shows how to create an ombre flame design over a transparent nail.

5 Tips for Making a Better Nail Video + Apply for NTNA S.5!

The deadline to enter NTNA S.5 is Aug. 1, 2017.  NAILS Magazine contributing editor and NTNA Season 3 winner Winnie Huang offers a few tips on making better nail art tutorials. These tips will come in handy for entering this year's NAILS Next Top Nail Artist NTNA competition! Do you have what it takes?We’re looking for the next set of competitors for NTNA Season 5, professional nail techs who are inspired, creative, reliable, and up for a challenge. In addition to being artistically inclined, you also must be able to take high-res digital photos and short videos. Since we’re looking for the NEXT top nail artist, you can’t currently be affiliated with a professional nail manufacturer. Visit http://www.nailsmag.com/ntnas5application for instructions on how to apply.NTNA Frequently asked questions:http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/118155/nails-next-top-nail-artist-frequently-asked-questions

How to Shape an Almond Nail

Paola Ponce explains how to shape the perfect almond-shaped nail.

NSI Products - Platinum Nail Form Application

Platinum nail form application

Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer

Backscratchers’ new Herbal Synergy Nail and Cuticle Enhancer naturally enhances and restore discolored, unhealthy, yellow, or cloudy nails back to their beautiful luster.

NTNA Challenge #9: Moving Ferris Wheel Nail Art Mural

Liina Leino shows how her entry in the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Week 9 challenge moves. Challenge #9, sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel, asked competitors to create their favorite neighborhood using 10 nail tips. See all of the Top 4 entries: NTNA S.4 Challenge #9: Paint the Town

Gentle Gel

Nailite’s Gentle Gel has recently been reformulated to soak off the nail in less than 10 minutes.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 9: Hula Island Nail Art (Ashton)

For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual hands). The design must include a volcano. Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all four entries here.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 5: Great Pyramid Nail Art (Bojana)

For NTNA Challenge 5, sponsored by EzFlow, contestants were asked to create one of the Seven Wonders of the World or Seven Natural Wonders of the World using EzFlow acrylics on a single hand. Here is Bojana Radojicic's entry. See all eight entries here.