
Something to Talk About: Appropriate Nail Length and Style
Personal preference isn’t the only thing that determines the ideal shape and length for a client’s nails. The best techs know a number of factors play into the decision.
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Personal preference isn’t the only thing that determines the ideal shape and length for a client’s nails. The best techs know a number of factors play into the decision.







From spicy orange sienna shimmer to color cream taupe, these shades can transform your seasonal style.
Aki Kohno of Two Brown Eyed Girls in Los Angeles, worked with NAILS senior editor Beth Livesay to create a negative space neon design for summer.
Application takes half the time and removal takes five minutes.
Next time your client books you for a celebratory mani, offer her this flirty and festive look from Gelish.
Gina Elliott, Urban Angel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Application now takes half the time and removal takes five minutes with no damage to the natural nails.
Teena Olsen of Sacramento, Calif., shows how she made this half-moon nail art design.
Teena Olsen of Sacramento, Calif., shows how she made this side-moon marble nail art design.
Victoria Zegarelli of Nail Bar Lounge in Long Island, N.Y., shows how to make this traditional striped design.