Yep, you heard right. Though not a licensed nail tech, Cy Tymony, author of the new book Super Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, has created an innovative way to use simple, small, and inexpensive electronics to make a fun and interactive nail art design that really shakes things up.
Mia of Sparkle SF Nail Studio recreates the last 100 years worth of nail styles for Mode. Discover how women have been styling their nails for 100-plus years and watch how far nail styles have come—from the bare buff of the early 1900s to the hot details of the ’80s to today’s ethereal sparkle.
NSI created a range of products and tools especially for the nail artist and introduce the Secrets gel line with this glitter acrylic 3-D lace tutorial.
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows one way to secure nail charms on polished nails.
Young Nails mentor Lauren Boyd is this episode's guest artist. She uses Mission Control Gel to create a detailed portrait of a woman with an afro. Follow her on Instagram @graffitinailbar.
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Ashley Hoffman’s entry. See all five entries here.