NTNA S. 6 Challenge 6: Ferris Wheel and Fortune Teller Nail Art (Emily)

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Emily Nash’s entry. See all seven entries here.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 6: Carnival Treats Nail Art (Nixxi)

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. See all seven entries here.

ISSE 2011: Swedes Come to Long Beach

Met up with Anette Claesson, a very old friend who used to run a nail academy in Sweden. She’s focusing all her energy these days on Naglar inorden, her nail magazine. She told us that in Sweden

What's Hot in Acrylics Kits

Here’s a sampling of the industry’s latest acrylic kits that continue to provide stellar nail enhancements, from classic Frenches to bold nail art.

NIA Board Moving Quickly, Acting Independently

What started in 1992 as an offshoot of NAILS Magazine to organize professional nail technicians and be a vehicle to provide low-cost insurance, is now a trade organization to be reckoned with.

Shedding Light on UV Lamps

The attraction of light-cured products is that you do away with solvents, says one manufacturer.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 6: Spinning Ride Nail Art (Ashley)

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Ashley Hoffman’s entry. See all seven entries here.

Create Custom Glitter Mixes With Tech Gel Glitter Base

NSI’s Tech Gel Glitter Base can be used for a variety of nail art purposes, including custom glitter mixes, candy balls, blooming gel, and more.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 6: New Orleans Nail Art (Ashton)

For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails.  Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all seven entries here.