Technique Tuesday: Embossed Lace Nails

Nail tech Ashley Grimmet created a design that’s textured and incorporates metallic elements for a daring finish.

Wax On, Strip Off

The new gel-polish line challenges everything we know about proper product removal.

What's New on Retail Shelves

We asked NAILS readers what new retail products they’ve recently introduced. Far and away the most popular move was to add a new polish line from the top professional brands. Cuticle care products and lotions were also popular choices. Foot care follows in fourth place, then skin care, with Entity’s Nanovive Skin Revival System a particular favorite.

Hand and Nail Harmony Gelish How-to

More and more manufacturers are creating soak-off gels, including ones that look and feel similar to nail polish. New company Hand & Nail Harmony demonstrates how to use its product Gelish Color Gels.

Trind Cosmetics Perfect System

This eight-step system is useful for clients with weak, breaking and splitting nails and dry cuticles.

Pomegranate Twist Signature Spa Manicure

The Spa West 9th Street, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, uses Haken products to create a pomegranate-themed experience.

Who Doesn’t Want to Paint Their Puppy?

The dog-lovers among your clients will be thrilled to find Puppy Paint on your retail shelves.

5 Nail Art Blogs Worth Bookmarking

We recommend For Your Nails Only, Painted Lady Fingers, Hey, Nice Nails!, Burgers and Nails, and 365 Days of Nail Art as worthy of an Internet bookmark. Find out why.

Student and Starter Kits

Are you looking for the right nail products to start your career? We've compiled this handy list of convenient kits to help you get started off on the right foot.