Izen Shakes It Up

The Shaker by Izen is a mechanical gel-polish bottle shaker new to the market.

Hard Vs. Soft: A Closer Look At Gels

Before there was gel-polish, there was gel. Making its debut in the mid-1980s, this product was designed as an enhancement for clients who desired a glossy, durable finish. While many clients might think there is a big difference between gel and acrylic, gels actually rely on ingredients from the acrylic family. Perhaps the tougher distinction to make is between hard (traditional) and soft (soak-off) gels. 

I Heart Mom Nail Art Tutorial

Artist Ayumi Namaizawa of MARS the Salon in Los Angeles came up with a polished way to pay tribute to mom.

On the Road: Organic Infusions Hair and Nail Salon

The scenic Smoky Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for relaxing salon services in the tourist-heavy destination of Gatlinburg, Tenn.

First Time Nail Art

Miss Pop (Simcha Whitehill) created custom nail art for three lucky nail-art virgins. 

How Not to Dispose of Flammable Salon Liquids

A reminder about the proper way to dispose of salon liquids, like monomer, polish remover, and acetone.

Flower French

Nails by Tomomi Williams, Tee’s Nails, New Orleans

Flower Power

Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.

Carrie Underwood Shares Her Beauty Essentials

Country music star Carrie Underwood talks to Marie Claire about her biggest beauty blunders as a kid and her favorite beauty essentials now.