2017 Nail Trend Forecast

2016 was the year of chrome, scorpion-embedded designs, and holo hysteria. Do these design elements have staying power for the coming year?

Alica: Network, Budget, and Never Give Up in Opening a Nail Salon

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Alica for successfully making it through her first year as a new salon owner! You can read all of Alica's posts by clicking on the Alica tag at the left column of

Join the Collective at Stash House Az

Founded by three nail art fanatics, Phoenix-based specialty salon Stash House Az is bold, vibrant, and free-spirited, with a reputation for flawless, creative manicures.  

Color Block Nail Art by Gelish

Color blocking, a trendy technique where blocks of solid colors are placed next to each other to add visual interest, works so well for nail art.Yesterday, I attended the Alice and Olivia color denim preview party,

11 Things You Didn't Know About NYFW Nails

We all know brilliant nails are the ultimate accessory for the latest designer fashions, but here's what you don't know about NYFW.

Salon Fanatic Tour Day 2: Vallejo, Calif.

After nearly three years of corresponding with nail tech Teena Olsen, I was finally able to have her do a very special set of nails for me out of her unique studio in Vallejo, Calif.

Day 50: Kiss Nail Art

Olivia Gordon, The Kru (Lancaster, CA)

Behind the Scenes: Two Talented Techs Created the April 2011 Cover

Viv Simmons (from Australia) and Catherine Wong (from Singapore) created this month's extreme spring look using a combination of colored acrylics and gels. See how they did it.

Day 65: Confetti and Masks Nail Art

Olivia Gordon, The Kru (Lancaster, Calif.)