Gem of a Flower

Nails by Elaine Watson, Valencia, Calif.

A Discussion About Residual Income

Elaine Watson shares her ideas on residual income for nail professionals.

Behind the Scenes: Leaving on a Jet Plane

Elaine Watson, global education director for Star Nail International, sculpted this month’s autumn leaves for the cover. Because the nails were leaf-shaped at the free edge, she didn’t have to do any file-finish work, so the application was actually remarkably quick.

Troubleshooter: Filing a Square Nail Shape

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to file a square nail shape.

How to Apply Nailebrity's Take2 It's Not a Wrap! Protective Base Coat Film

The Nailebrity, Elaine Watson, shows how to apply her product that takes the soaking out of "soak-off gel," the mess out of glitter polish removal, and makes polish last longer.

How to Remove Gel-Polish Using Nailebrity's Take2 Base Coat Film

Elaine Watson shows how Nailebrity's Take2 Base Coat Film eliminates the soaking off removal for any brand of gel-polish.

On the Road: Ellie and Sass

Offering nail, lash, and facial services, Venice, Calif.’s Ellie and Sass aims to be a retreat where clients can get all their beauty services done in one place and hang out with like-minded individuals. Follow them @ellieandsass.

Troubleshooter: Filing a Round Nail Shape

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to file a round nail shape.

Troubleshooter: Herringbone Nail Design

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to create a herringbone nail design with regular polish.