Follow Friday: Danielle Costantino

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist season two second runner-up Danielle Costantino is someone worth following, and here's why.

Gino Trunzo Passes Away

Gino Trunzo, who worked for brands such as Redken and Essie, passed away Tuesday.

9 Easiest Nail Art Designs to Master [Bonus: 4 Difficult Designs That Are Worth the Effort]

To make these easy designs even easier for you, these nail artists have generously provided step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the videos at www.nailsmag.com/nailstv. (And that goes for the difficult designs too!)

ISSE Show Coverage: Part 2

There was a cool assortment of happenings — from new products to live demonstrations to plenty of friendly nail techs — at the ISSE (International Salon & Spa Expo) in Long Beach over Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Here are some of the interesting things I saw.NailTek master educators Jan White, Saverne Smith, and Marianne Hunter chatted with me about the industry.

Agosta Salon: Nails for the Civilized Man

Even for the salon-squeamish male, Agosta Hair Color and Grooming for the Civilized Man is an appealing, non-threaten­ing haven offering nail, skin, and hair products and services in a masculine setting.

Cosmoprof North America

Cosmoprof North America, held at the Mandalay Bay convention center in Las Vegas, effectively ended tradeshow season for the NAILS team. It was a whirlwind season; two of the Vegas shows (IBS Las Vegas and Cosmoprof) were almost back-to-back in Sin City. Check out my pictures from Cosmoprof, and don’t forget to check your October issue of NAILS for even more great memories from show season. Luraco Technologies

The New GiGi

American International Industries (AII)  has just rebranded its GiGi line of wax and skin care, and had a press lunch to celebrate its launch. The branding team at AII has been planning GiGi’s makeover for about a

NAILS Names Top 12 for NTNA S. 7

NAILS and CND name the Top 12 contestants who will go on to compete in NTNA S. 7, beginning February 2020.

Swarovski Crystal Nail Design Kits Step-by-Step

Gina Silvestro shows how to use a new Swarovski Crystal Nail Design Kit to create a stunning embellished look.