Textures, Multiple Accent Nails are 2013 Trends, Nailtini Predicts

Mixed and contrasting textures, like shiny with matte, glitter with cream, and appliques on tips/moons, will be a nail trend for 2013, predicts Nailtini celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz.Elsbeth also predicts we’ll be seeing:• Multiple accent nails:

January 2013 Cover: Step by Step

Cover tech Hillary Fry explains how she got the “hammered metal” look featured on NAILS’ January 2013 cover.

Business Card Dos & Don'ts

Before you order a batch of cards, read these tips. It might mean the difference between a nice card and great looking one that makes a bold statement.

Crowdsourcing: Do You Use an E-File?

This month we asked nail techs: Do you use an e-file?

Taylor-Made Nail Art

How do you get a famous nail entrepreneur to change her stripes? Ask nail technician Charese Sailor, who got Tammy Taylor to stray from her usual conservative pink-and-white or red-polished nails to simple nail art for the first time.

Creating Nail Fashion for Your Clients

Have you ever noticed that some people have weird preconceived notions about nail art? Some act like it is for a certain age group or “type” of person. To me nail art is simply art done

Simple Rockstar Nail Art Videos

I have been asked to do a very simple version of Rockstar nails/toes, as well as a quick and easy way to do glitter tips. Rockstar to me simply means full-on glitter coverage — maximum bling.

Money Can’t Buy My Love

Maggie says a good tip only gets you so far with her.

Win It Wednesday: En Vogue’s Simply Gel

To make this set yours, leave a comment on this blog. Winnner announced 2/17/14.