Behind the Scenes: Cutting Edge

Lynn Lammers knows a thing or two about perfect nails. After securing the top spot on NAILS’ Top 25 List of competitors for the second year running (and winning the World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, earlier this year), she’s on a roll. And she seemingly can do it all — extreme pink-and-whites, colored acrylic designs, fantasy acrylic sculptures are just a few of her specialties.

Behind the Scenes: Steampunk Nails

First Time's the Charm: NAILS Next Top Nail Artist winner Lavette Cephus shows how she created our April 2015 cover.

On the Road: Black File

This recently-opened salon in Southern California is geared towards trendy customers in their 20s and 30s wanting a place to socialize.

Behind the Scenes: Tom Holcomb

Tom Holcomb is no stranger to photo shoots. In addition to the many cover shoots he has done with NAILS, Tom also does the nails for EZ Flow’s ads.

On the Road: Base Coat

Base Coat’s Downtown Los Angeles location employs nine nail techs and has enough space for 15 simultaneous services. 

If The Shoe Fits Collection

These gels are great for nail art and color combinations.

Behind the Scenes: Amy Cooper

Behind the Scenes: Tom Bachik

It’s not the first time Tom Bachik has immersed tiny objects in acrylic to produce a new art form. He’s sunk small dried flowers, beads, sand, and more into a few nails.

On the Road: Pure Nails

Pure Nails was born out of a desire to create a nail salon in Austin, Texas, with natural eco-friendly services and strict adherence to the highest sanitation standards.