Wraps Round Out The Salon Service Menu

Despite the growing popularity of wraps, many technicians have avoided trying them.

Troubleshooter: How to Give Squares All the Right Curves

Whether your client wants oval or squoval nails, a squared nail is the best place to start.

before and after: nail makeover gallery

Our readers perform makeovers every day. Here, we gathered a gallery of “before” and “after” photos from NAILS’ readers and manufacturers. See just what’s possible with skills and the right tools.

Artistic Nail Design's Rock Hard Liquid-and-Powder Application

Artistic recently launched its Rock Hard Liquid-and-Powder Kits for creating natural looks, crisp smile lines, or customizable nail art.

Creative's Performance Forms

How to apply the new acrylic nail from Creative Nail Design.

What's Your Problem?

Whether you’re a beginner struggling to reduce thickness at the cuticle or a veteran whose C-curve is looking flat, this troubleshooting guide, put together by nail technician Shari Finger can help. Here are her tips to combat common acrylic woes.  

Enhancement Troubleshooter

You learned a lot in school, but once you start working full time with clients you’ll see that minor mishaps with nail enhancements will occasionally pop up to frustrate and challenge you. To help you out when they do, here's some handy troubleshooting advice on fixing the more common acrylic and gel problems.

Week 8: Nail Camp

Student blogger Gregory Fletcher shares his Nail Camp experiences.

Comfort-Grip Cane Slicing Blades

C. A. Therien Polymer Clay Arts Comfort-Grip Cane Slicing Blades for fimo canes.