Not Enough for the Canoe

I think I may have mentioned  that once the final tallies were done on the taxes, I owed a little less than I'd feared. Seeing as this is possibly the first year in my personal history

Retail Boutique: Homemade Products

Nail techs have more than just nails through which they showcase their creative talents. Take a look at products they make at home and sell at their salons.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Rainbow Nail Art (Jessica)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Jessica's entry.

How To Use Pavé Crystal Stamping Templates

This video shows how to use Pavé's Crystal Stamping Templates for Pavé stones to help gauge the cost of each design, which will help you price your Pavé services.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Classic Flower Nail Art (Allison)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Alison's entry.

Embellished Red Heart Nails

April Ryan creates a spiky, embellished red heart design using Swarovski crystals. 

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Harajuku Nail Art (Kelsey)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Kelsey's entry.

Upgrade Your Nail Art Arsenal

Is your nail art kit in need of a serious upgrade? These trends and techniques will help you master the latest styles so you can keep on wowing your clients with your skills. Don’t worry — we won’t tell them how easy these looks can be!

3-D Crystal Cluster Stone Nail Art Tutorial With Neiru.Me

Jasmine Oshima, founder of www.neiru.me, shares one of her popular lessons inside the ever-growing library of Neiru Lessons.