Day 64: Abstract French Floral Nail Art

Tuong-Vy Nguyen, American Nails (Pensacola, Fla.)

In Memorium: Nail Tech/Entrepreneur Touched Many Lives

Nail artist, competitor, and entrepreneur Dao Nguyen Dobyns Upshaw died in May at age 53 after a short battle with stomach cancer.

On the Road in New York, NY

Day 24: Chanel Nail Art

Kristi Nguyen, CT Nails & Spa, Milledgeville, Ga.

Day 119: Damask Accent Nail Art

Kristi Nguyen, CT Nails & Spa, Milledgeville, Ga.

Treats for Everyone

At Sundrops Nail Spot, salon client-turned-owner Stephanie Coulston provides the services she remembers as a child.

Super Scrollwork

Thao Nguyen uses Gelish to create a layered color with scrollwork nail art.

Just Right, the Second Time Around

Prompted by the desire to create her ideal salon, esthetician and nail tech Victoria Vo sold her nails-only business and opened up a full-service location just two miles away. Decorating it herself and offering the services she’s always wanted, Ku’tur Nail Lounge and Salon has ended up being just right, the second time around.

NAILS Associate Editor Graduates Nail School

NAILS associate editor, Sigourney Nuñez, graduated from Advance Beauty College in Garden Grove, Calif., surrounded by her NAILS colleagues.