NYFW S/S 2018: Essie for Alexander Wang, Kith, Rebecca Minkoff

At these three New York Fashion Week shows, Essie’s nail designs ranged from classic nudes to sporty tomboy and sharp rock and roll looks.

Extend Your Service Menu With Gels

Today's gel systems combine flexibility, strength, and plenty of profit potential

LCN Bio Glass Gel Tutorial

Bio Glass Gel is 100% acid free, contains bioactive ingredients for natural nails, and creates a natural bond to the natural nail. Apply onto natural or artificial nail and sculpt, then cure. After removing the dispersion layer, the gel appears matte.

Essie Brightening System Reduces Stains and Yellowing

The Essie Professional Brightening System whitens and refreshes nails in three steps

OPI and Essie Release Pastel Polish Collections

The Essie Wedding Collection isn't just for brides and OPI's New York City Ballet isn't just for ballerinas. The two polish assemblies feature a handful of pastel shades that make perfect neutrals for sunny summers.

Chemist's Corner: Gel-Polish

Getting behind the science of gel-polish is no easy feat, but with a better framework for its chemistry comes improved technique and the ability to educate clients. NAILS picked the brain of OPI's Dr. Paul Bryson for some user-friendly answers.

Make It Yourself Gel Color with Gelibility

Follow these steps and find out how you can create customized gel-polish. 

Reaction Riot Color Changing Gel-Polish

It’s time to disturb the peace and cause an uproar with Gel II’s newest color changing gel-polish collection, Reaction Riot.

On The Road with Light Elegance

I just got back from a great trip up north to Redmond, Oregon, where associate publisher Michelle Mullen and I visited Light Elegance Nail Products. It just so happened to be the company’s one-year anniversary in