Cover Tech Katrina Rouillard: Pretty In Pink and White

People now want natural-looking nails, and pink and white nails look very natural,” says Katrina Rouillard of her favorite technique. “I do sculptured acrylics with forms, again because I think acrylics with forms look more natural than tips. I use plain pink and white powders.”

Cover Tech: Tom Bachik Is a Man on a Mission

“Competition is in my blood,” says the husband, father, and former high school athlete.

My First NAILS Cover

Meet my very first cover model, Ariel. Isn’t she beautiful? I had the privilege of checking an item off my “Bucket List” this past March while in California when I did nails for my first NAILS

How to Be a Fantastic Cover Nail Tech

Tom Bachik is a true professional and shares here his tips for getting photo shoot gigs. 

Cover Tech Lisa Lavender—Living Life to Its Fullest

  At 31, Lisa Lavender was on top of the world. She had a successful nail salon, a loving husband, and a beautiful 3-year-old daughter. And then one morning her world collapsed.

Cover Tech: Rebellious Teenager Turned Daredevil Nail Artist

Cover technician Juli Miller-Chen thrives on doing nails.

How to See Your Nails on NAILS Magazine’s Cover

Holly encourages nail techs to enter the NAILS Magazine Cover Tech Contest.

Tips for Competing in a Nail Art Contest

Competing in a nail art contest is a great way to take your art to the next level! These tips will help you get started.

Contest Winners Strut Into View

This entirely digital competition drew entrants from 19 states and five different countries.