
Troubleshooter: Caviar French
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create a french manicure with caviar beads, acrylic, and gel-polish.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create a french manicure with caviar beads, acrylic, and gel-polish.

NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards turns 10! We’ve tallied the votes and are happy to announce the winners of the 2013 NAILS Readers’ Choice Awards.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to create velvet nail art with flocking powder and gel-polish.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to create a gel-polish marble effect without tools.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to create a brush-blended ombre look with gel-polish.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to create outline nails with acrylic paint over gel-polish.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to create chevron nail art with acrylic paint over gel-polish.

Entity’s One Gel Technology encapsulates nanotechnology within the enhancement, making it easier than ever to create nails that are durable, glossy, and naturally beautiful.

Lenzi Brock demonstrates how to bring to coral look to nails.

Lenzi Brock creates birthstone inspired nail art.

Flip through NAILS’ photo gallery for some of the highlights of this Las Vegas beauty trade show.

Lenzi Brock reveals a layer of gel underneath the white top layer to create a simple swirly design.

Take a look at these pedicure systems available to nail techs and see what will keep the clients coming back.

As always, Premiere Orlando was a show for the books. The massive beauty show, which took place June 2-3, hosted beauty professionals and industry manufacturers from around the globe.

The cornerstone of the nail industry’s foundation, acrylics helped build the manicuring business into what it is today. Manufacturers are still continuing to innovate and improve upon the products and techniques. With support from manufacturers and with die-hard acrylic clients, the art of an acrylic sculpt and 3-D design is thriving among the latest generation of acrylic nail technicians. Here are some of the latest acrylic products.

The top 24 semifinalists in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contest sponsored by Gelish have been selected. In its first year, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist garnered entries from around the world. The high caliber of nail art submissions and video diaries put the pressure on our judges to select the cream of the crop for this reality show-inspired contest.

The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach, held January 26-28, is billed as the West Coast’s largest and most influential total beauty event. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the ISSE concept has evolved beyond the traditional “hair” show to really incorporate a diverse exhibitor base covering hair, nails, cosmetics, esthetics, wellness, massage, and advanced education. More than 400 beauty brands were on display for nearly 40,000 beauty professionals in attendance. ISSE Long Beach 2014 will be held January 25-27.