To Peru With Polish

Shannon Byrd, a nail tech at Modern Beauty Shop in Albemarle, N.C., accompanied a church group on a trip to a Peruvian orphanage, the New Life Children’s Home.

Soy-Based Polish Remover

Nailtural's Soy-Based Polish Remover moisturizes and hydrates the nail bed while safely removing polish without harsh chemicals.

Poptastic Polish Collection

Color Club’s Poptastic polish colors will snap clients to attention. The summer shades range from bright pink and orange to saturated blues and purples.

Nail Polish Brushes

These single-use brushes can be used to custom blend colors. 

2008 Fall Polish Collection

Chi’s 2008 Fall Polish collection, ACHIeved, is inspired by the success of moving your way up through the corporate ladder.

Mood Nail Polish

The polish gets lighter with hot temperatures and darker with cooler temperatures.

Polish Pro Matte Top Coat

NSI’s Polish Pro Matte Top Coat gives wearers something edgier than their traditional gel-polish manicure. 

Photographer Publishes Paint & Polish

Photographer Helen Maurene Cooper recently released her book, Paint & Polish: Cultural Economy and Visual Culture from the West Side. Cooper spent eight years building relationships with nail techs, salon owners, and clients in Chicago to take the photos that appeared in this book. NAILS spoke with the photographer and author about why she found the subject of nails so fascinating.

Three-Free Nail Polish

NuMe nail polish features a three-free formula and is offered in 27 introductory colors.