
Petal Perfect
Nails by Adela Muñoz, Artistic Bride-All, Fontana, Calif.

Nails by Adela Muñoz, Artistic Bride-All, Fontana, Calif.

Nails by Carmen DeBellis, Carmen’s Nail-Tique, Saginaw, Mich.

Nails by Cort Bennett, Dollar Nail Art, Wilton Manners, Fla.

Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.
I have to admit that I became giddy when Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP and artistic director of OPI, told me that bright, bold colors are the “in” look for Spring. As a girl who alternates between

Sheba’s Flat Nail Shapes come in a variety of shapes and colors, and are available for only $1 per pack.

Ibd’s new Forever Yours Gel Polish Collection offers three polishes plus three glitters for a perfect pairing every time.

Nails by Michelle Ramoz, Pinetop, Ariz.

Nails by Caradee Fisher, Salon Progressions + Day Spa, Wichita, Kan.

Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.

For NAILS’ 25th anniversary issue — our silver anniversary — veteran technician Tom Bachik created these impressive high-gloss, chrome nails for our cover shoot.

A French term meaning “shaded,” it refers to fabric (frequently ribbon) with color that graduates from light to dark.

February 7, 2008 begins the Year of the Rat.

The EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit offers 12 colors for blending, shading, and shining.

Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.

Nail artist Dawn Minton has her works of art showcased in her county's public library.
My favorite part of being an editor at NAILS Magazine is that I’m expected to visit a salon every month and get a nail service. By my count, I’ve been to 25 salons in the year