Queen of Hearts

Katie Pfaff uses hot pink glitter acrylic to create this loveable French.

The Gift of Education

I know I would rather be working with clients than folding towels all day. What nail tech wouldn’t want a book filled to bursting with happy guests who rebook, buy retail, and refer their friends. I

Gear of Glory

This nail art design, resembling clock gear, was styled by master nail technician Vicki Peters. 

The Beauty of Bling

At first glance, $150+ for an hour-long pedicure sounds kind of steep — but not when it includes up to 500 shimmering Swarovski crystals, like the Bling It On Pedicure offered at Spa Gregorie’s Del Mar, Calif., location. 

The Anatomy of a Finger and Nail

Nail Lingo: Learn to speak fluent nail by knowing your anatomy. This illustration will help you know all the proper names and locations of the parts that make up a single nail tip.

Bowl of Cherries

Nails by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.

Bouquet of Love

Nails by Natalie Wolfe Wargo, Shear Innocence, Johnstown, Pa.

Bouquet of Roses

Danalynn Stockwooddemonstrates how to do Bouquet of Roses nail art.

Speaking of Germany

Did I tell you that I’m going to judge at the Beauty International Düsseldorf show this year? As the 2009 Liquid and Powder Champion, I’m required to step down from competition for one year, but I’m