Patriotic Plaid

Nails by Jade Sewell, Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.

Nourishing Nectar

Nails by Lindsay Stewart, Scissorhands, Hudson, Fla.

What Sells (Besides Polish)

If our admittedly unscientific poll of NAILS Facebook fans tells us anything, it’s that cuticle oil — and CND’s SolarOil in particular — is flying off your retail shelves. Strengtheners and antifungals made a good showing as well. But those are not the only home-care products that have the cash registers ringing. We asked techs to show us their biggest selling retail

Perfect Palette

Don your berets, because Orly’s new Instant Artist Collection promises to help you achieve clean, precise, and colorful nail art designs at every skill level. The collection features 24 water-based shades that each come with a tapered brush for exact placement. The collection also includes four tools: a detailer brush, striper brush, dotter duo, and design tear-off cards that offer suggested step-by-steps.

Fresh French

Nails by Cassie Fero, Eugene, Ore.

IBD Gelac

IBD’s Gelac is a light-weight gel polish that provides gorgeous color and cover and UV cures in just minutes. Two weeks later, nails still look salon perfect. When it’s time to remove Gelac, soak off in just 10 minutes and brush-on a fabulous new color.

Sparkle Nail Polish Collection

Zoya's Sparkle Nail Collection brings you six stunning glitters. 

Summer Flutter Collection

Summer Flutter by OPI transforms nails with bright, seasonal hues that capture summer's fun, playful nature. This limited edition collection featuring four new nail lacquers in lively shades of purple, orange, pink, and teal, have whimsical names and bold colors designed to make fingers and toes pop.

Gelish Color Gels

New from Hand & Harmony comes Gelish Color Gels. The gels apply like polish with a twist cap and applicator, but are cured in a lamp like gels.