My First Test Shoot

The world of nails can stretch beyond clients and a table. A test shoot is a unique opportunity to work with other professionals and build a portfolio. Nail tech Diane Diaz takes us inside her first test shoot to share what she learned. 

InStyle Goes Dark

Instyle Magazine tells readers not to be "afraid of the dark" -- nails, that is.

Nail Innovations: Gels and Instant-Dry Polish

Allure explains how OPI's Axxium soak-off gel lacquer and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color work and reviews the products.

Serena Williams Shares Her Favorites

In Vogue's August issue, tennis champion Serena Williams talks about her upcoming nail tech certification and how to channel frustration from a broken nail into a match win.

Metal Mania

Intensely reflective silver and gold nails are all the rage right now, as evidenced by the  two gorgeous manicures on actresses AnnaLynne McCord and Kate Beckinsale in Cosmopolitan this month.

Jennie’s Nails and Tales: An Artist’s Literature-Inspired Nail Art

Jennie Shaw, a Canadian nail art enthusiast, is putting a fresh spin on book reviews. Her Instagram feed is filled with incredibly elaborate manicures featuring the covers of current reads, and you won't believe the detail that goes into them.

A Wrap in Time: History of the Nail Wrap

Whether linen, paper, silk, or fiberglass, chances are you’ve seen or done a wrap before. But have you ever thought about its humble beginnings? We decided to take a trip back in time to track the origins of wraps and see how far they’ve come.

Pros Pick Noteworthy Polishes

Nothing is more sublime than an OPI Grand Canyon Sunset.

On the Road: Pure Nails

Pure Nails was born out of a desire to create a nail salon in Austin, Texas, with natural eco-friendly services and strict adherence to the highest sanitation standards.