Nail Art Studio: Egg-cellent Nails

End the hunt for an Easter manicure with this festive design.

On the Road: Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club, Phoenix

I visited nail tech Sarah Waite at the busy Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club, a full-service salon catering primarily to club members.

Book Excerpt: i.Gel Design Book

Internationally renowned nail artist Viv Simmonds showcases step-by-step nail art designs for Odyssey Nail System’s soak-off gel-polish.

There’s Still Time to Enter the Stars Nail Design Photo Competition — But Not Much

The clock is ticking. There’s just two weeks left to get in your entry to the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) Stars Nail Design photo competition. The competition allows nail professionals to show the world their

Tips for Embedded Bliss

Clients who love nail art will adore your unique and durable embedded creations. Traditional clear acrylics are not the only way to go- you can also use tips, gels, or "instant embedding" techniques.

Take a Tip From ... Color Club’s Mare Horak

Getting a good product application can be tough enough just using acrylics or gels, but when you start adding nail art embellishments like glass beads, crushed flowers, small rhinestones, or tiny seashells, you have to take extra care to prevent lifting. Art Club educator Mare Horak explains how she uses embellishments without compromising enhancement quality.

10 Ways to Make Your Salon More Green

Start a simple green program in your salon, then promote it to your clients.

Out of Mouths of Clients

Sometimes the things clients say are music to your ears; other times they can make you cringe. We asked nail techs to tell us their favorite, and least favorite, things to hear from clients.

Beached in Bali Pedicure

The perfect bright, fun, and summery negative space pedicure.