The Nail Trends Taking Over in 2026

MiniLuxe’s Donna Charloff shares the season’s most-requested nail art, the secrets to a polished bare manicure, and her trend predictions for fall.

The Nail Tech’s Guide to Chemistry: Acrylates, Under-Curing, and the Lifelong Risk of Allergies

Uncured gel polish and microscopic e-file dust contain active acrylates that penetrate the skin, triggering permanent contact dermatitis. Learn the chemistry behind these irritants and how to protect your clients and yourself.

Troubleshooter: Jewelry-embellished Nail Art

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create jewelry-embellished nail art with nail accessories and gel-polish.

The One Nail Product Zola Ganzorigt Recommends to Every Client

Known for creating manicures worn by some of Hollywood's biggest stars, Ganzorigt incorporates this strengthening treatment into every service as the final step before clients leave the salon.

Day 325: Pink & Blue Embellished Nail Art

Lisa Bourgault, Get Nail'd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Native Treasures Gold and Turqoise Embellished Nail Art

Denise Heavner creates these embellished nails dubbed "Native Treasures." For more of Heavner's videos, visit her YouTube channel.

Day 250: Embellished From Every Angle Nail Art

Yesenia Oliva, The Bladerunner Salon and Spa, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Day 264: Smoky Embellished Stiletto Nail Art

Kristen Swain, Baltimore, Md. @stilettos_on_point

New Nail Art Decorations

Art Club has new nail art decorations.