NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #5 (Unity)

NAILS NTNA Challenge #5 is sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel. Bio Seaweed Gel asked each competitor to create a 3-D sculpted interpretation of what "unity" means to them. They could use gel-polish, polish, and paint to complete their looks. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 1st at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-5-bio-seaweed-gelThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive the entire Bio Seaweed Gel Collection ($400 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home

5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Indie Nail Polish Line

Keeping these important points in mind will take you a long way toward creating an indie polish brand that succeeds.

The Life of a Bottle of Polish, from Manufacturer to Your Salon

Over the years NAILS has examined the chemistry of polish and its ingredients, how colors are chosen, and even how polish is bottled. Here we cover it all—the life of a bottle of polish beginning to end.

Painted Desert Boho Chic with Gel II

Fall into a Wild Oasis of rich color and vibrant hues. Gel II presents the Painted Desert Fall 2015 gel-polish collection. Six versatile colors native to the painted golden sands and sun-kissed skies of the desert Southwest, explore the palette of Painted Desert and dream up your own alluring landscape.

Nail Protection and Strength

This nail treatment coats your nail in a protective sealant, minimizing damage due to nail products.

Tammy Taylor 12 Step Gel French Manicure and Fill

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.

Reporter and Model Try Dazzle Dry

Dazzle Dry got a feature on NBC Boston when reporter Jackie Bruno and her friend tried Dazzle Dry nail lacquer. They found the lacquer long-lasting and appreciated that it's vegan.

Struggle, Strive, Succeed: 3-D Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)

Struggle. Strive. Succeed. Karalee Chabot (Nashua, N.H.) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.

3-D Island Spiritual Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)

Patriot. Artistic. Spiritual. Kerlisha Munroe (Point Fortin, Trinidad) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.