The Fellowship of the Nail

JoAnne Millar of En Vogue reveals how she creates this rhinestone-tipped curl on a gel nail.

A Long-Awaited Arrival

Why did it take us almost two year to get Christine Turner down here to shoot her cover? Well she’s been a bit busy—being a mom to nine-month old Jack and working on the next chapter of her career.

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!

I wrote a blog entry for my Myspace page once about finding a good nail tech. It's one of my favorites actually. One of the things on the list was that if you are looking for

Turtle Owes Huge Debt to NSI Acrylic

Thanks to the quick thinking of an Israeli veterinarian and a nail tech, one lucky turtle will live to see another day.

What’s in a File?

From filing to shaping, a nail file is one of the most important tools in any nail service. Use this guide to prep you on files — from grit types and what files are made of to what to look for in a quality abrasive.

Artist Spotlight: Liliya Sereditskaya

Ukrainian-based nail tech Liliya Sereditskaya is a relative newcomer to the nail craft. She’s only worked as a nail tech for three years, but she has quickly learned how to make stunning, high-quality stilettos to keep a full clientele. NAILS got a chance to talk to Sereditskaya about nail trends in Ukraine and how she got her start.

Behind-the-Scenes: Candy Shop Nail Art

This month’s lemon drop cover was created by Monterey, Calif.-based nail tech Terri Silacci — what a perfect concept for the owner of Nail Candy Lounge. The simple nail art design is easy to recreate and can be done in all sorts of fun summer colors.

Behind the Scenes: Metallic Nails

Multi-Colored Metallics: Young Nails educator Melissa De La Cruz created the May 2013 cover of NAILS with an "almanetto" shape, a hybrid of the almond and stiletto nails.

Bamboo Hair & Spa

While high-end resort spas abound in and around Cancun, Mexico, Bamboo Hair & Spa offers a pleasant alternative to the expensive hotel options.