Australia: Nails Down Under

A look at the Australian nail industry.

Nails in Norway: Path to the North

In Norwegian, nails are "negler" and the average manicure price starts at $35.

Salon of the Year (1-4 Techs) 2004

Up close and personal with this year's Salon of the Year (1-4 Techs), Christine Turner's Body & Sol Tanning, Nails & Day Spa in British Columbia, Canada.

Lost in translation: NAILS Editor Visits Japan

Sitting in the crowd, listening as nailists explained new techniques or styles in Japanese, I found I wasn’t completely in the dark. Why not? Because I found out that what I had in common with everyone here was we all spoke a universal language — of nails.

As I See It: Celebrate Regional Differences

My Other Life: Yasue Nakao, artist

Whether she’s creating nail art for salon clients or murals for homeowners, her incredible eye for detail ensures remarkable work.

Aussie Techs Are Awesome (Australian Alternative Nail Awards)

The annual competition gave techs a chance to highlight their advanced skill and creative vision.

On the Road in Paris

Behind the Scenes: From Russia , With Style

This month’s cover comes to you all the way from Russia. Russian women are very fashion-conscious and feminine in their styles. With a full set of nails costing around $120 U.S. dollars (and rebalances costing $60) not all women can afford enhancements, but a growing number of women visit salons regularly.