Tammy Taylor demonstrates how to do a durable pink-and-white French manicure gel procedure along with the fill-in when the French Manicure starts growing out. This procedure promotes stronger, longer natural nails, making it perfect for clients who love their Gel French manicure but don’t want to soak off, and for those who want to start growing their nails longer.
Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer goes backstage at Spring/Summer 2014 New York Fashion Week at the Nonoo and Malan Bretan presentations.
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Tammy Taylor demonstrates how to use her limited edition Winter Wonderland collection inspired by the starlight reflecting off of tiny icicles. "This collection is made from all the same beautiful Dazzle Rocks (a blend of different size holographic hexagons and icicle shape glitters) but in three different products: Frosty Icicle gel-polish, Frosty Icicle Prizma acrylic, and Frosty Icicle loose glitter,” she says.
Jessica Vartoughian was honored with the Japan Nail Association’s Certificate of Gratitude in November for her outstanding contributions to the Japanese nail industry.
Kamagaya, Japan-based nail tech Ayano Okazawa took inspiration from the small plants and flowers she often finds growing on the ground when she created this month’s cover.
Tucked into the corners of dark ballrooms at nail shows, some of the best nail technicians in the world compete against one another, sculpting dazzling nail art designs and perfectly precise C-curves. But what is it like to be a competitor? NAILS takes a quick look at the competition schedule of one veteran and one novice competitor at ISSE Long Beach this past January.
The nine-year industry veteran from Florida (by way of Japan) dedicated every free moment to completing each of the weekly challenges. Her artistic skills, attention to detail, and love of her craft helped her win the title of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.