
Have Job, Will Travel
Traveling isn’t just for vacation. Many nail techs work as manufacturers’ educators and they’re on the road often for their “second” jobs. Here’s a glimpse into the life of a few nail professionals who are always on the go.
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Traveling isn’t just for vacation. Many nail techs work as manufacturers’ educators and they’re on the road often for their “second” jobs. Here’s a glimpse into the life of a few nail professionals who are always on the go.








Sarah Waite, the artist behind Chalkboard Nails, created this dotticure to celebrate her Beauty Changes Lives Scholarship win.
For the Final NAILS NTNA Challenge of Season 7, the Top 3 had to create press-ons for five separate themes. See each theme below as press-on tips and on an actual hand then read the contestant's descriptions.
Tammy Taylor and NTNA S.5 first runner-up Halley Fortenberry discuss the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition with executive editor Beth Livesay.
The fourth season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist once again brings together three international competitors to meet for the first time at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. All three arrive as finalists, but only one can leave as the Season Four champion.
It’s hard to ignore the presence of bloggers in the nail industry. They have taken the world of beauty by storm and some blogs are even a part of a daily diet of reading. These women post reviews, paint swatches, and create exquisite art that keeps their followers coming back for more. But I bet you didn’t know that a good number of these nail enthusiasts are actually professionals, and that many of them made the decision to go to nail school after establishing their blogs. Learn how a tiny corner of the Internet encouraged these nail lovers to become licensed nail techs.
Elizabeth Morris talks to NAILS Magazine's executive editor Beth Livesay about her Salon Fanatic Tour, which took her to 18 nail salons in six states over eight days.
As seen on Periscope: NAILS Magazine senior editor Beth Livesay interviews Morgan Taylor’s Morgan Haile, Taylor Daniel, and lead manicurist Danielle Candido about the concept, planning, and execution of the nails for Zero + Maria Cornejo NYFW A/W 16. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
We're inside the CND Luxe Loft, sponsored by CND! CND co-founder and style director Jan Arnold discusses nail art with NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay. In the coming weeks, we will be uploading nail tutorials that were chosen here, created by five talented nail artists using CND Shellac Luxe.
Young Nails gets a guest appearance from NAILS Magazine's own executive editor Beth Livesay and senior editor Kimberly Pham! Young Nails head of education Tracey Reierson created glitter ombre and mermaid nail designs for Beth's nails using Young Nails Mani Q gel-polish, glitter, and Caption Polish.