9 Easiest Nail Art Designs to Master [Bonus: 4 Difficult Designs That Are Worth the Effort]

To make these easy designs even easier for you, these nail artists have generously provided step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the videos at www.nailsmag.com/nailstv. (And that goes for the difficult designs too!)

Gels: The Cure for Fall

As the bright shine of summer fades into the earthy tones of fall, perk up your customers with these new color gel collections from your favorite manufacturers.

Great Starter Products for Newbie Nail Techs

As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.

ISSE 2011: What nails did you wear at the show?

At the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE 2011) in Long Beach, NAILS asked attendees: What nails did you wear at the show? Here's a gallery of their responses.

Behind the Scenes: Create a Softer French Look

Akzéntz's educator Gina Silvestro created this soft gel French look for our May cover. Find out how you can do these nails.

Luxio

Richmond, Ontario, Canada-based Akzéntz is coming out with a new line of its very own brush-on, soak-off gel polish, called Luxio.  

The Gels of Spring

If you’re itching to ditch this heavy winter, ring in the spring with these fun new color gels from your favorite manufacturers. There’s no time like the present to make nails more pleasant.

Gel Clarity

Robyn Schwartz of Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, has no problem making these streaky-clean gel art designs on a regular basis, she says. The secret is in the thin layer of uncured clear gel.

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2009

So what are your favorite products? We’ve tallied the votes and are happy to announce the winners of the 2009 NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards.