Mani Table with the Works

When G Elizondo couldn’t find a manicure table to meet all of her specifications, she designed her own. We love how she built up, not out, adding an extra horizontal tier to get the clean workspace she desired.

Photo Comps

Have you ever submitted to a photo competition? I recently judged a competition, in which the competitors did the nails at home, took pictures of them and e-mailed them in. It was hard for me as

Nails to Fly For

Almost 300 miles of arid desert isn’t enough to keep Noelle Bellinghausen away from her nail tech Sindy Mark.

Art, Art, and More Art

Ugh! OK, obviously art competitions are not my favorite. Some people live to do fantasy nail art, and work on it year round and pour every breath into it. They have vision and can translate anything

Bio Sculpture Celebrates 30 Years With a Fresh Look

Bio Sculpture Gel marked its 30th anniversary with a new name and logo that are more reflective of how the brand is perceived today.

Three Piece Kit

This three-piece nail essentails kit includes Nail Prep, Base Coat, and Top Coat.

Cosmoprof North America

Cosmoprof North America, held at the Mandalay Bay convention center in Las Vegas, effectively ended tradeshow season for the NAILS team. It was a whirlwind season; two of the Vegas shows (IBS Las Vegas and Cosmoprof) were almost back-to-back in Sin City. Check out my pictures from Cosmoprof, and don’t forget to check your October issue of NAILS for even more great memories from show season. Luraco Technologies

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3: Challenge #5 (Unity)

NAILS NTNA Challenge #5 is sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel. Bio Seaweed Gel asked each competitor to create a 3-D sculpted interpretation of what "unity" means to them. They could use gel-polish, polish, and paint to complete their looks. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 1st at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-5-bio-seaweed-gelThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive the entire Bio Seaweed Gel Collection ($400 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home

Gel II 4D Gel French Tip Application

Learn how to use Gel II's 4D Gel to create a French look. The new system allows you to take unlimited time to shape before curing to a strong, light, and durable finish, and removal is as easily as gel polish.