On the Road: Enamel Diction

A book with an edgy, pop culture-infused view on how personality is expressed through color is the reason this LA salon exists today.

Just a Small Town Girl

This month’s cover tech, Kristina Baune, hails from Redwood Falls, Minn population: 5,000. 

Aprés Nail Makes Peekaboo Trend a Breeze

Trend alert! Peekaboo nails were spotted on the runway at NYFW. Learn how to achieve the chic look easily with Aprés Nail products.

Seen and Heard

Manufacturers share their news tidbits for the month. 

Star Nail’s The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit

Be the mastermind behind your salon’s success with Star Nail’s new Eco The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit. Lasting longer than traditional polish, Pretty Tough Soak-Off Gels guarantee a two-week manicure with no smudging or chipping. The kit includes 22 fashion-forward colors, plus brushes, a UV light, soak-off solution, and an instructional DVD.

Link Love: 8/26/11

Are you and your kids (and clients) all geared up for school? If you are still hanging on to one last week or two of summer vacation, here are some great summer camp-themed nails to get

NYFW S/S 2017: Essie for Self-Portrait, Band of Outsiders, Rebecca Minkoff

Essie polished nails for three shows over the weekend at New York Fashion Week. Nails ranged from subtle and simple to edgy in terms of art.

NYFW: PRITI NYC for IIJIN

PRITI NYC created bold, color blocked nails for the IIJIN show.

Guest Blog: The Surprise "Meeting"

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 4 Winner Tracey Lee shares a once-in-a-lifetime experience.