Call for Entries: Nail Contest for Aussie, NZ Nail Techs

Attention Australian and New Zealand nail techs: it’s your time to shine in an online nail competition just for nail techs Down Under.Hosted by the Aussie Nail Tips Forum, the competition is to create French-style salon

Ombre Halloween Nail Art Tutorial

Suzie Moskal has fun with a colorful ombre and calligraphy pen Halloween design.

Perfecting Hand Massage by The Meticulous Manicurist

Providing an excellent hand and arm massage is essential to every tech’s career. The massage is the clincher that clients come back for. Saline, Mich.-based nail tech Lori Halloway, AKA The Meticulous Manicurist, claims she can teach anyone to give the best hand and arm massage to keep clients coming back again and again.

Day 280: Under the Sea Nail Art

Olivia Gordon, The Kru (Lancaster, CA)

TikTokers Have Determined the Hottest Summer 2022 Nail Trends

The sun is out, the heat is here, and it’s finally time to start thinking about your clients’ potential summer nail looks. These bright colors and flashy designs have the TikTok community's seal of approval.

Nails Under The Microscope - Understanding Nail Anatomy & Disorders

Nail technicians should know as much about the inside of the nail as the outside. Here’s an anatomy lesson on the onychium. Pay attention – there’s going to be a test at the end.

Behind the Scenes: Acrylic Palm Frond Nail Art

Medford, Ore.-based Allie Baker used colors from EzFlow’s Island Hoppin’ summer collection to create vibrant destination nails. 

Morgan Taylor for Monique Lhuillier SS2015 at NYFW

Go behind the scenes with Morgan Taylor professional nail lacquer as they create beautiful nails to complement the breathtaking gowns at Monique Lhuillier's Spring/Summer 2015 NYFW show. 

Taylor-Made Nail Art

How do you get a famous nail entrepreneur to change her stripes? Ask nail technician Charese Sailor, who got Tammy Taylor to stray from her usual conservative pink-and-white or red-polished nails to simple nail art for the first time.