The Evolution of the Nails Industry

In the beauty world, nails went from being an afterthought to the center of attention. How has the industry changed in the last 50 years, and how have nail professionals navigated the journey?

Troubleshooter: Acrylic Duck Nail with 3-D Bow

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail technician Adela Munoz shows how to create duck nails with 3-D bows using colored acrylics and glitter.

Fall 2010 Nail Trends from Fashion Week

Greige, variations of the moon manicure, and gritty textured nails were the hot nail looks on the runways at New York Fall Fashion Week, which took place last spring. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the September 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.

Playing Footsy

These individual foot care products, most of which are part of a complete pedicure system, are hand-selected company favorites.

Watching Paint Dry: 15 Terrific Top Coats

Within minutes and sometimes even seconds after application, manicures and pedicures become dry to the touch.

Sealed with a Gel: UV Gel Top Coats

If you’re looking to add a nice finishing touch to any nail look, a UV gel top coat can be a great way to cap off the enhancement with a protective and high-gloss coating.

Spring 2011 Nail Trends from Fashion Week

Clean neutral nails returned to the runways of New York Spring Fashion Week, though a few designers opted for bold colors and unique nail art looks.

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Photobooth

Check out these photos of our guests at the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist finale party, held on Jan. 26, Sunday night at Café Sevilla in Long Beach, Calif.

Pink Products with a Purpose

Raise awareness for breast cancer this month and inspire a good deed by purchasing a couple of these pink items for your salon.