Behind the Scenes: Garden Nails

Naturally Brilliant: The NAILS April 2016 cover is a captivating blend of stone and wild garden elements atop a natural nail thanks to nail artist Julie Ventura.

On the Road in Beverly Hills, CA

NAILS editor Vanessa Jezin visits Paint Shop, one of the hottest nail salons in Southern California

Celebrity Nail Artist Julie Kandalec Gives Backstreet Boy AJ McLean a Cool Concert Mani

AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys gets his nails done by celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec using the singer's own polish line. Learn all about the pair's creative pre-concert collaboration.

CND x Julie K. at Paris Fashion Week: Get the Looks

Get the look from CND & Julie K. for Christian Cowan S/S2024, at Paris Fashion Week.

OPI NTNA Challenge 4: Venetian Lace Nail Art (Julie)

For the fourth OPI NTNA All Stars challenge, contestants were asked to create an avant garde design using OPI Powder Perfection. This is Julie Ventura's entry. See all four entries here.

Julie K. Nail Art Design Book Inspires Creativity

If you're looking for some design inspo, check out this collection of nail art from celeb manicurist, Julie Kandalec.

OPI NTNA Challenge 1: My Address is Hollywood Nail Art (Julie Ventura)

For the first ever OPI NTNA All Stars challenge, contestants were asked to create a set of nails inspired by an iconic OPI color name. This is Julie Ventura's entry.

On the Road in Studio City, Calif.

Bringing The Sun Inside

The decision to add a substantial new service to your salon is not one to take lightly. Tanning requires a financial investment that requires careful consideration.