Is Nail Art Dead?
No! Nail art may be simply undergoing a natural evolution. We asked key figures in the nail art industry, from manufacturers to top artists, to give us their take on the health of nail art from a service and artistic perspective
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No! Nail art may be simply undergoing a natural evolution. We asked key figures in the nail art industry, from manufacturers to top artists, to give us their take on the health of nail art from a service and artistic perspective






More than 200 nail artists from Nigeria and neighboring West African countries applied, and 20 applicants were then chosen to compete.
Congratulations to the talented winners of this year’s NAILS Mural Contest — one an industry veteran and the other a relative newcomer.
Mixed and contrasting textures, like shiny with matte, glitter with cream, and appliques on tips/moons, will be a nail trend for 2013, predicts Nailtini celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz.Elsbeth also predicts we’ll be seeing:• Multiple accent nails:
The most influential manufacturer's educators. Almost all educators in this industry can teach. Only a few, though, have both the combination of technical skills and personal charisma to motivate and inspire.
For our June issue story in which we had nail artists offer their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s pearl anniversary, we also asked each artist to explain the inspiration behind her designs and why NAILS Magazine has a special place in her heart. The explanations are below.
Elsbeth Schuetz of Orange, Calif., shows how to make this lovely nail design.
As Austin, Texas, basks in its budding trendiness and reputation as the “live music capital of the world,” Red Betty Nails distinguishes itself from other boutique nail salons by perfecting a blend of retro and modern, playful and professional.
Andy Warhol once said “Everything is beautiful. Pop is everything.”
Editor Hannah Lee went to Germany with nail tech and celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz where she attended a tradeshow in which the nail section alone spanned across two pavillions with massive booths.