Acrylic vs. Gel Nails

Suzie Moskal demonstrates the basic differences between using acrylic or gel for creating beautiful nails.

All the Marbles

Andrea Stacey, a nail tech at Cassims Hair Design in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, literally followed her dreams. About seven years ago, Stacey dreamt about marbleizing colored acrylic on nails. "When I woke up, it was just so clear," Stacey says. "How I do it today is exactly how I did it in my dream."

Go for a Low-Odor Monomer

Nouveau Nail offers a superior adhesion, low-odor violet monomer formulated with UV inhibitors and optical brighteners for vivid color.

3 Tips to Sculpt a Better Smile Line with Acrylics

To create that perfect and crisp smile line, it’s all about your brush work.  

Christmas Nail Design: Bauble and Bow Acrylics (Part 1)

Kirsti Meakin shows how to sculpt an acrylic nail. This is part one of three videos showing how to make an elaborate Christmas bauble and bow design with acrylic products. Part 1  |  Part 2 |  Part 3

Fill or Start Fresh?

To find out what circumstances do warrant a fresh full set, we asked two nail techs known for their high standards when they fill and when they remove.

One-Bead Acrylic Nails + Metallic Pink Chrome Nails

Yire Castillo shows how to sculpt acrylic nails and create a pink chrome nail design using cosmetic grade pigments.

Christmas Nail Design: Bauble and Bow Acrylics (Part 2)

Kirsti Meakin begins the design process of creating this set of Christmas bauble and bow nails using acrylic and UV gel products. Part 1  |  Part 2 |  Part 3

Nude Acrylic Powder Collection

Sheba Nails XXX Nude Color Acrylic Powders are a collection of nude shades ranging from natural nudes and shimmery pinks to deep skin tones.