Behind the Scenes: Reflections of an Artist (April 2012 Cover Nails)

Maggie Franklin creates blue raindrop nail art with Swarovski crystals. Here's the step-by-step.

Behind the Scenes: Creating the February 2012 Cover

Gorgeous nails, good composition, and a photogenic reptile — those are what earned Rolla, Mo.-based nail tech Sarah Petersen a coveted spot on this issue’s cover.

Easy Polish Mistake Remover

SELF magazine is all about ruby nails for the 2011 holiday season, but the hold color makes mani mistakes super obvious. Learn how to prevent spots.

Behind the Scenes: December 2011 Cover Shoot

Learn how to do December's cool textured cover.

Birds of a Feather

Who says feathers are just for hair (and, well, birds, of course)? Not resourceful nail techs, who adapt the feather hair extensions craze to nail extensions. Here’s how.

Embedding Christmas Ornaments in Acrylic Nails

In keeping with this holiday season, skilled nail tech and team Odyssey competitor Tammi Merritt shows how she uses pieces of broken Christmas ornaments to make shimmering and sparkling nail enhancements.

Out With the New, in With the Old

While everyone else is spending their money on this season's new nail polish shades, Lisa Logan, Beyoncé’s manicurist, is mixing last year's hues to make new ones.

How to Get the Crackle Effect With Gel

Learn how to create the crackle nails your clients are asking about with the added longevity of a gel.

Light Elegance P2 Manicure

Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.