NSI University 2018 Wraps in Philadelphia

NSI hosted an educator training and education event September 21-24 in Philadelphia.

Matte is the New Black

Once relegated to men, a matte finish is now being touted by women everywhere as a fresh, edgy, and confident style. The lack of glossiness increases the impact of the polish color itself, letting it “wow” without any distractions.

Bio Sculpture Gel-USA Free Form Gel Technique

This technique works especially well on short, bitten, and broken nails that would normally require extensions with forms.

Foot Treatments Honor Age-Old Ayurvedic Wisdom

Bodipure offers a line of foot care products by Italian brand LakShmi. Called Pada, it draws on the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda, aromatherapy, and other natural healing systems.

Go Collegiate with Light Elegance

Light Elegance introduces an overhaul in its education program to pick up where beauty schools left off. 

Chemist’s Corner: Antifungal Treatments

Is nail fungus contagious? NAILS spoke to former pharmacist and now podiatrist, Dr. Bill Danzeisen, to get to the sole of the matter.

OPI and Teyana Taylor Reveal New Harlem Salon

From Dapper Dan style to Bamboo earrings, Taylor is mixing up the traditional nail salon style with the help of OPI.

Husband and Wife Nail Competitors Launch Company

For their new company, Edko Nail Systems, Emese Koppànyi and Frédéric Edange drew on their long experience in the nail industry to design a line of professional nail products.

Win It Wednesday: Kupa’s Artfinity Water Color Paints

One lucky winner (U.S. only) will be selected at random and e-mailed directly on Monday, May 4. Good luck!