Falling for China Glaze.

Celebrity manicurist Marsha Bialo gave actress Jessica Alba a manicure with China Glaze Sacred Heart for the cover of the summer 2010 issue of Genlux Magazine. Bialo and the stylist agreed that Sacred Heart was the perfect choice because of its neon base combined with the richness of red, making it a good transition of summer nail trends into fall.

Mooned Over Jessica Biel's Mani

Glamour girl Jessica Biel sports a half-moon manicure that’s easy to get in four quick steps.

Jessica Alba Wears China Glaze on Genlux Mag Cover

Celebrity manicurist Marsha Bialo gave Jessica Alba a manicure for Genlux Magazine's Summer 2010 issue, using China Glaze Sacred Heart--and Alba's nails were predominantly shown on the cover.

Day 182: Abstract Fourth of July French

Jessica Tedesco (Flushing, Michigan)

Four-Day Networking Promises Education, Fun

The fourth-annual Northwest Nailtechs Networking Retreat will be held just outside of Seattle on Vashon Island, Wash., October 15-19. Enjoy a beautiful, relaxing, oceanfront setting while attending a tradeshow, classes, seminars, private workshops, competitions, and keynote presentations by Vicki Peters and Millie Haynam.

Fashion Trick to Try: Bold Polish and Matching Ring

Try a bold shade of polish and a matching ring, says Cosmopolitan magazine. "The fresh combo is a total eyeball magnet."

Out of Mouths of Clients

Sometimes the things clients say are music to your ears; other times they can make you cringe. We asked nail techs to tell us their favorite, and least favorite, things to hear from clients.

Picture Perfect

You don’t have to live in a fashion mecca like New York City to find opportunities to have your best nail styles featured in a professional photo shoot. Take a page from the (ever-growing) book of Joy Yavenue, who enhances her nail art print and web portfolios by partnering with area entrepreneurs.

NAILS’ Top 25 of 2009-2010 — The Current Standings

Here is the Top 25 Competitors Ranking as of the ISSE show in Long Beach, Calif. (which was one of our Superpoints competitions). — NAILS editors1. Lynn Lammers  —  522. Trang Nguyen  —   373. Kirsty Meakin  —