Bed of Roses 3-D Nail Design

Tammy Taylor's creative director Gisela Marti shows how to create a bed of roses 3-D acrylic design. "Once you make one 3-D rose the rest of the design is repetition. And, this design looks fabulous as one solid color and also with the double dip method of 2-3 tone coloring," says Tammy Taylor.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 4: Greek Mythology Nail Art (Stella)

For NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Stella Sampson's entry. See all nine entries here. 

Billy Lightfoot and Tom Freeman: Jack Of All Trades With A New One… Manicuring

The session was set up with two male manicurists, a rare breed in this predominantly female business, and I had been told that Billy Lightfoot and Tom Freeman were beer drinkin’, good time carousers.

My Other Life: Emilia Perry, pro surfer

Emilia Perry, nail technician. In her other life: pro surfer.

A Tag-Team Duo

San Franciscan couple Howard Hines and Maria Tan take a very hands-on approach to managing their salon, Tiptoes Nail Spa, despite juggling another full-time job and two kids.

Lacquers

Inspired by a royal’s lifestyle, Morgan Taylor serves you with six brand new lacquers that are as rare and precious as the most sought-after gems and jewels in the world.

Inspiring Instructor: Q & A with Jessica Taylor

As the senior instructor at the Honolulu Nail Academy, Jessica Taylor has had a lot of experience in the classroom. We recently caught up with this popular and engaging instructor for a fun and informative Q&A.

T-Shirts for a Cause

Elaine Watson, Star Nail's VP of marketing and sales, partnered with medical nail tech AthenA Elliott and Nail Talk Radio to design a limited-edition t-shirt to help benefit the charity Polished Girlz. The shirt is second

Announcing the Top 12 For Season 6 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

Join NAILS, CND, and our sponsors in congratulating the 12 finalists for Season 6!