War and Peace and Nail Polish
Years ago someone discovered that nitrocellulose, treated properly, could be transformed into a hard and glossy enamel.
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Years ago someone discovered that nitrocellulose, treated properly, could be transformed into a hard and glossy enamel.









The new nail polishes from S’N’B are not only “five-free,” they are free of alcohol and animal-derived products — making them halal.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #1 sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a runway-inspired nail look that’s wearable in real-life. Here is Halley Fortenberry's entry. Click here to see all 12 entries.
As seen on Periscope: Backstage at NYFW A/W 2016 Alice + Olivia with China Glaze’s lead manicurist Miss Pop. Watch her create the negative space nail art with a dusty rose shades using nail stickers. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world. http://www.nailsmag.com
In this video, Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a scalloped nail using a nail form and colored acrylic powder. This is a design that will really put your sculpting skills to the test and will catch the eye of everyone who sees it. Click here to watch part two.
In this video, Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a scalloped nail using a nail form and acrylic powder. This is a design that will really put your sculpting skills to the test and will catch the eye of everyone who sees it. Click here to watch part one.
The perfect complement to your gel polish service is the high-quality, cost-effective Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp from NSI.
For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Melisa Salazar's entry.
We visited Young Nails HQ! Tracey Reierson, director of education at Young Nails, shows a complete manicure on NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay and guides us through her thought process when a new client walks through the door. She shows how to remove gel-polish with an electric file, a three-color glitter press technique, and nail stamping tips.This set is also featured on the Young Nails YouTube Channel in vlog #49, featuring an ombre nail with stamping on top: http://www.nailsmag.com/video/119910/mermaid-nail-art-at-young-nails-headquarters
For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Lorna Andrew's entry. See all 11 entries here.