Day 10: Chinese New Year Nail Art

Gina Elliott, Urban Angel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

On the Road: Enamel Diction

A book with an edgy, pop culture-infused view on how personality is expressed through color is the reason this LA salon exists today.

Day 216: Turquoise Nail Art

Evon Vuong, Le'von Nail Spa, Seattle

Bold & Bright

Mimi Nguyen uses a base of color blocking to create an eye-catching design.

Day 328: Black and White Marble Nail Art

Tia Phan, French Nails & Lashes, Murrieta, Calif.

Making It Your Own: Creating Custom Services Out of Pedicure Systems

Many nail manufacturers offer all-encompassing kits for manicures and pedicures, which can easily be turned into signature services at a salon.

Duck Nails Invade the O.C.

Duck nails are flared nail reminiscent of a duck’s splayed foot.

Day 176: TNU Plaid Toenails

Tara Wilkes (Flagstaff, AZ)

Thinking Beyond the License

A nail technician who went from working in his family-owned salon to styling nails for celebrities, Adam Tran shares his 10 tips for becoming a successful beauty professional.