Strengthening Nails That Peel

Frequent manicures and thin overlays strengthen peeling nails while allowing the client to wear her nails natural.

Floral Gel Stiletto Nails and Line Art for Fall

In this video, how to create this set by Las Vegas-based nail artist Ashton Harlan (@misashton), NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 winner. Her October cover design is inspired by two of her final NTNA sets showcasing her signature hand-painting.

Books to Buy: WAH Nails 2 and a Professional Nail Art Compilation

It may be time to officially declare 2013 as the Year of the Nail Art Book. Two more colorfulhow-to tomes just hit the shelves, with both of these new arrivals being from across thepond in the U.K.

Chrome Mirror and 3-D Gel by Mia Secret

Arturo Osorio, Mia Secret exclusive educator, shows how to use Chrome Mirror nail liquid and create a 3-D rose using Formagel. Steps: 1. Once the nail structure has been sculpted with Cover Pink, apply a base coat of Luxury UV and cure for 45 seconds in LED nail light.2. Wipe off the tacky layer with Gel Cleanser.3. Now apply a thin layer of Chrome Mirror and let it dry for 20 seconds. Then apply another layer of Chrome Mirror.4. Once it’s dry, file sidewalls and tip, allowing the base and top coat of Luxury UV, seal up each other. This is will get the Chrome Mirror encapsulated and last up even more. 5. Apply Luxury UV top coat, properly over nail bed, sidewalls and tip. This is really important, because the Chrome Mirror need to be completely encapsulated in order to make it last from 2 to 3 weeks. Cure for 45 seconds in LED nail light and wipe off tacky layer.6. Apply Formagel™ - White builder gel, as decoration. In every design, cure for 45 seconds and continue. NOTE: by doing this nail technique, Chrome Mirror will last from two to three weeks, based on the clients’ nail care. But remember that the limit is your imagination.

Try Cool Combo Nails

Milagros Hernandez devised an ingenious solution for clients with ski-jump nails.

What Are Spoon Nails?

Spoon nails are a common nail abnormality that can be easily overlooked because the mildest cases are hard to recognize. But be observant; early detection can alert clients to the early stages of a more serious medical condition.

Dolce & Gabbana-Inspired Nail Art

Dolce Digits: Inspired by Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection, nail artist Jae’tte Burneo decided to make nails that mixed animal print with the ornate.

Young Nails ManiQ with Pigments

When mixed with acrylics, Synergy Gel, and ManiQ colors, the Amethyst and Gold pigments can be used to create pearlescent combinations.

Her Nails in Lights

Many techs dream of a career in which their nail designs are published on magazine covers and adorn the fingers and toes of the hottest celebrities. One nail tech shares her story of uprooting her quiet Midwestern life for a chance to make it as a celebrity manicurist in New York City.