Understanding Nail Infections

What causes troublesome infections, and what to do about them. 

Nail Art Studio: Gold Digger

Add some texture to a classic red.

Nail Art Studio: American Gold

Mimi Wilson uses a sponging technique to create a marbled manicure. 

Easy Halloween Spider Nail Art

Gianna Barnett of Tampa, Fla., demoes these easy to make spider designs.

Nail Art Tutorials for Newbies

Nail art is raking in big bucks at a lot of salons. If you’re good at applying polish, but aren’t necessarily a Picasso, here are some easy designs you may want to try. Once you master a few basic strokes and shapes, you can combine them to form more intricate designs.

NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Simone)

In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Simone Gilbert from Melbourne, Australia, created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014

NTNA Challenge #7: Steam Punk'd (Sherri)

In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Sherri Traweek from Redlands, Calif., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014

Rockstar Glitter Gel Nails: The Fast, Easy, Clean Way

Elizabeth Morris at The Nail Hub demonstrates the two main methods for achieving full glitter nails. She also shows her preferred method that makes for a smooth and beautiful nail without all the mess.

Turquoise Cross Nail Art

Ryoko Garcia of Bella Day Spa and Salon in Navarre, Fla., shows how to make this turquoise cross nail art design.