Correct Acrylic Form Placement: How to Get Great C-Curves Without Pinching

Learn how to place your form correctly to create a liquid-and-powder acrylic extension that’s as sleek as possible.

Week 11: Almond Nails and the Creative Touch

We had two tests this week: 1) UV and LED Gels and 2) The Creative Touch.

How to Sculpt an Almond Nail Using Acrylic

Katie Barnes explains how to use a nail form to sculpt an almond nail shape.

How to Sculpt a Square Nail Using Gel

Katie Barnes explains how to use a nail form to sculpt a square nail shape.

What's The Difference? Clarifying Commonly Confused Nail Terms

You probably know the essential differences between the products and nails terms you use in the salon every day — like soft gel versus hard or LED light versus UV. But could you provide a clear explanation to a curious client? And what about those fuzzy terms that can mean different things to different people? Here's a terminology "cheat sheet" we hope will help keep us all on the same page.

Spring Bling Acrylic Nails

Nail artist and teacher Katie Barnes is known for her mastery of extreme shapes. An international award winner, former NTNA competitor, and Scratch cover artist, she completed a photo shoot featuring blue and yellow edge nails with embellishments. 

Day 278: Bad Guy Nail Art

Veronica Caballero, NailOptionz, Aurora, Ill.

Day 262: Sparkling Jewels Nail Art

Judy Dang, Star Nails, Midlothian, Ill. @nailartbyjudy

Day 236: Abstract Lines Nail Art

Maya Nguyen, Venice Nails Spa, Eden Prairie, Minn.