Are Virtual Reality Manicures the Future of the Nail Industry?

“The Augmented Reality nail dream would act like a Snapchat face filter for nails – you hold up your hands in real time, in any light and on any background, and see a brand’s polish on your nails,” says WAH Nails owner Sharmadean Reid.

Day 312: Flowers and Crystals Nail Art

Linda Reinsone, Scotland

Candy-Colored Confections

Nails by Sayaka Sako of Atelier May Salon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Anatomy of a Photo Shoot

Learn about the life of a session manicurist and get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes at a photo shoot.

3D Gel Nail Art by NSI

Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.

Day 153: "C" Is for Cookie Nail Art

Teacher Angie Roman (full set and Cookie Monster) and Student Denise Rodriguez (3-D cookies and crumbs), ABC Cosmetology School (Chicago, IL)

Look 3: Nails & Socks

Lavette rocks ruffles, nails, and socks

Rich in Culture and Color

Torrance, Calif.-based salon Gemist, owned by nail artist Meg Kaehler, incorporates Japanese-style services for customers, attracting an international clientele and those who favor nail art over nail maintenance.   

Ideas for Lunar New Year Nails

Two nail artists share their inspiration behind their festive Lunar New Year nail designs.