Dashing Diva’s DesignFX Alternatives

Dashing Diva’s new DesignFX line is comprised of 36 unique nail appliqués that match 3-D bling with intricate and brightly colored designs. Resident Dashing Diva nail artist Young Kim has come out with a clever new way of cutting up and blending these appliqués to give nail techs even more freedom to let their creativity shine with the fun patterns.

My Little Gelly: An Update

During the ISSE Mirror Image competition, I became painfully aware that my spruced up little Gelly (my nickname for my gel lamp) just wasn’t cutting it anymore. I really had trouble getting a good cure. The

Connect the Dots

Nails by Tanya Arcuri-Gout, Unlimited Expectations, Poland, N.Y.

Dark Matter Galaxy Nails

According to Cosmopolitan, the biggest thing to hit mani land this year is top coats and adhesives that, in minutes, make nails look like they were dipped in the Milky Way.

Beautiful People: Charlotte Knight

Allure's July 2014 issue discusses Ciaté owner Charlotte Knight's approaches to her unique polishes.

Tuxedo Manicure

Tom Bachik, Zooey Deschanel's go-to nail guy, tells readers how to recreate the star's adorable tuxedo manicure.

Luck of the Irish

Nails by Michelle Ward, Toe-tal Tranquility, Columbus, Ga.

Pure Patriot

Step-by-step by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.

CND Does Runway Nails

CND manicurists topped gold polish with shards of black and gold glass for a fall runway show.