The Basics of Acrylic Application

Naio Nails' Kirsty Meakin demonstrates how to pick up the perfect bead and how to have the perfect mix ratio.

Behind the Scenes: Doug Smith

On the Road: Blooming Nails

Nestled in the hills of an idyllic California coastal town, this peaceful salon offers a zen-like ambiance for lucky local clients.   

The Devil in the Break Room: Avoiding the Temptation of Gossip, Overeating and Negativity

The long-term consequences of the devil in the break room are just not worth it.

Spring in the City Collection

Nubar introduces its new Spring in the City collection in both nail polish and Gelicure gel-polish.

On The Road: Dipped Nails

Blocks up from the sand on a quiet stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, Calif., first-time salon owner Nancy Som opened Dipped Nails seven months ago with a desire to achieve, a strong work ethic, and an ace up her sleeve.

Behind the Scenes: Catherine DePoole

A nail technician at She’s Got Nails in Westland, Mich., Catherine did sculptured acrylic nails on this month’s cover model.

On The Road: Sugarcoat Nails

Located just a few blocks from the capitol building in Austin, Texas, this chic nail salon specializes in manicures and pedicures with a dash of nail art thrown in.

Where Americans Feel the Most Skin Stress

Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.