ISSELB 2015: Young Nails Gets Stamp of Approval
NAILS got an inside look at Young Nail's new stamping plates set to debut this spring.
NAILS got an inside look at Young Nail's new stamping plates set to debut this spring.

Browse through the gallery to find out who was there and what the industry had in store for those in attendance.

Here's a 10-minute recap of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Season 2. We selected 24 semi-finalists for our second annual NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition. The field was narrowed down to our Top 12 after two pre-challenges. For 10 weeks in September 2014, we gave our finalists a new challenge each week to showcase their skills in creating nail art looks based on a theme created by NAILS and each of our weekly sponsors (Bio Seaweed Gel, CND, Dashing Diva, Entity Beauty, Gel II, Gelish, INM, It’s So Easy, Orly International, SuperNail, and Young Nails). In addition to creating their nail art masterpieces, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contestants shot step-by-step tutorials, video demos, and shared their entries via social media.
Nail trends from the 2015 Golden Globe awards included metallics, berries, and a hint of nail art.

Watch as Greg Salo from Young Nails shows how to create a ManiQ glitter design mixing Young Nails Pop & Sparkle kit with ManiQ gel-polish.

Watch as Greg Salo from Young Nails shows how to create a chic design using the Young Nails Pop & Sparkle kit and gel.

Watch as Greg Salo from Young Nails shows how to create a fall design mixing clear acrylic with the Young Nails Pop & Sparkle kit.

Clients will want to sink their teeth (and hands) into these succulent scrubs.

One of the reasons clients love gel-polish is because it provides a longer-lasting manicure (or pedicure) when compared to lacquer. With most gel-polishes promising to last two weeks or more, there was a 20% uptick in 2013 (according to NAILS Big Book 2013-2014) in gel-polish services to meet growing client demand. While lacquer hasn’t disappeared from everyone’s radar, a new breed of it might give gel-polish a run for its money.

Browse through the gallery to see how your favorite brands match up to the rich vino shade.

The Choice is Up to You: We asked you what your favorite professional nail products are and you told us. Thanks for picking your favorites for NAILS 11th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

NAILS and CND name the top three artists who will be competing for the title of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist at ISSE Long Beach 2015.

Add stocking stuffers to your salon’s retail section to create a simplified grab-and-go gift selection your clients will thank you for.

Nails will be playfully dramatic and eye-catching with The Pop & Sparkle Imagination Art Glitter Kit by Young Nails.
After getting a manicure from Young Nails president, Greg Salo, the entertainment news host took to Instagram to show off her nails.

In line with the season’s heavy metal trends, Shizaaam!, My Oh My, and Trust Me I’m Faking are perfect for fall.

Rolling Into Her Dreams: Get a behind the scenes look at our October 2014 cover, featuring nails by Young Nails' senior mentor Lauren Denney.