The Stories Nails Tell

Nails don’t talk, hut they do reveal a lot about: a persons lifestyle and grooming habits. And, if you know what to look for, they also reveal signs of poor health.

A History of Nails

Allure's September 2012 issue featured a timeline of nail styles throughout history, starting in ancient Egypt and ending with nail decals and 3-D nail art. 

Nails Down Under

Being a nail technician in Australia is not so different from being a nail technician in the United States, except that nail technicians in Australia have no licensing requirements and nails-only salons are a new phenomenon.

Not-So-Nice Nails

Sara Cole submitted a nail disease photo and won a Clear Nail retail display and Callus & Cuticle Removers from Dr. G’s in a random drawing.

Beyoncé's Super Bowl Nails

Celebrity nail artist Lisa Logan custom-designed golden chevron Minx nails for Beyonce to wear during her 2013 Super Bowl performance.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 1: Crystal Jewelry Nail Art (Emily)

For NTNA Challenge 1, sponsored by Orly, contestants created nails using the company’s Builder in a Bottle, based on the theme “Seeing Clearly.” Here is Emily Nash’s entry.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 1: Nature Nail Art (Nixxi)

For NTNA Challenge 1, sponsored by Orly, contestants created nails using the company’s Builder in a Bottle, based on the theme “Seeing Clearly.” Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 1: Clear Bubble Nail Art (Ashley)

For NTNA Challenge 1, sponsored by Orly, contestants created nails using the company’s Builder in a Bottle, based on the theme “Seeing Clearly.” Here is Ashley Hoffman’s entry.

Make Your Nails Unique

Sparkles Print a Nail is a U.K.-based company. It uses state-of-the-art printers to print high-quality designs onto nail tips. Direct clients to send their own photos to Sparkles for a unique nail experience. Once the nail