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.
This feminine, urban design called City Fashion Nails was created by Anna Amelina, a Ukrainian nail tech and the owner of the salon French Guru.
Michelle Whitaker, a nail artist at Salon Legacy in Rolla, Mo., created this cute shamrock design especially for NAILS Magazine in honor of March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.
Ashley Blair, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The GELeration Essentials Kit, by Jessica Cosmetics, features self-leveling formulas that bond to the natural nail while maintaining ultimate flexibility.
The Thumb Palette from LaVaque Professional is as brilliant as it is simple.
The bright spring 2014 Goodie Goodie Gumdrop collection by Light Elegance is sweet in more ways than one.
ENP has added the newest LED version of hard gel for perfect gel enhancements to their line of Gella gel-polish and full line of ENP acrylics.
Akzentz has added 16 colors to the UV/LED Options soak-off gel line.
INM’s Gelavish Dual-it Base & Top Coat is a thin, low-odor, self-leveling soak-off treatment gel.