The Top 25 Nail Competitors of 2000

With a stunning nine first-place wins, Japan’s Eriko Kurosaki captures this year’s top spot on a list comprised of a handful of veteran winners and a surprising number of new faces. Read on to learn the final results and to get acquainted with some of your industry’s finest competitors.

Young Nails Mani•Q Is “Soldier-Proof”

In February, Young Nails was contacted by SPC Amy Feltzin, a soldier currently deployed in Afghanistan.

Day 101: Petals and Pink Nail Art

Thanh Dang, Nails by TD, Derry, N.H.

Celebrating Our Blogger Voices!

New salon owners, competitors, students, coaches, and a few opinionated veteran techs; we let these reader voices shine through every week online. And they have a lot to say. If you aren’t already following these blogs, bookmark them right away.

The Art of Acrylic Nail Art Designs

Acrylic can be used for more than a classic French or a base for polish. The #notpolish hashtag on Instagram has become a popular way for nail techs to showcase amazing art created solely with acrylic powder. We asked skilled acrylic artists to share some of their favorite designs, tutorials, and acrylic tips.

Street-Side Nail Service in Saigon, Vietnam

On the busy streets of Saigon, Vietnam, nail services come in all shapes and sizes from high-end nail salons to street vendors. VnExpress shows what a 'street vendor'-style nail service is.

Nail Salon Manager Competes on "Survivor: Cook Islands"

Luxurious Chain Nails

Lisa Nguyen of Luxe Nails in Philadelphia shows how to do this sparkly silver nail look.