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Behind the Scenes: Cover Tech/Cover Model Doug Smith

Nail tech/CND education director Doug Smith makes his modeling debut.

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Pet Teachers: Advice on Continuing Education from those Who Teach

When you take a class from a dynamic teacher, she (or he) can transform not only the way you work, but the way you think. Here we get to know some of our industry’s teachers a little better and get a glimpse of what makes them tick -and teach.

21 Gel Tricks, Tips, and Techniques

Gel nails have their own lingo, their own tricks, their own innuendo. Here we tapped gel manufacturers, educators, and users for 21 bits of gel insider info. From terms like “capping,” “pillowing,” and “freezing” to why you can’t handle your product the same way you do acrylic, these techniques and tricks are good to know no matter how long you’ve been doing gels.

NAILS Wins Magazine Award

NAILS Magazine was honored to win Best Single Sponsor piece from the Western Publications Association at the 54th Annual Maggie Awards on April 22, 2005.

Creative Nail Design Gypsy Nail

Created with customized Mosaic Powders and rhinestones, this jewel-encrusted design is simple to create and easy to wear.

Raw Earth SpaPedicure by CreativeSpa

Try this earthy pedicure from CND using the Raw Earth System.

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2004

NAILS announces the winners of our first annual Readers' Choice Awards. These products were nominated by the manufacturers themselves and voted on by you, our readers.

Creative Mingles With Fashion Royalty

Creative was the official nail designer for fashion bad boy Alexander McQueen’s “Black Party,” a fundraiser for the London-based HIV and AIDS charity, Lighthouse Services.

Look Who’s Talking

Have you ever wondered who the person is attached to the voice on the other end of the telephone when you call a manufacturer for technical support? Meet four manufacturer’s educators and learn what a typical day is like.

Has the Dust Settled on Electric Files?

For years, electric files have allowed nail techs to cut their service time, yet they’ve also gotten negative reviews from clients and the nail industry alike. Are they still getting a bad rap or are electric files finally making a positive groove in the industry?