french manicures

Light Elegance Fiber Gel

Light Elegance has re-released an old favorite, Fiber Gel. Fiber Gel is a UV-cured gel that contains fiberglass mixed into the gel. The fiber is strong and can be used on fills and full-sets, and it is a self-leveling product. When cured, the fiberglass becomes locked together to form a blanket of strength.

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Slice of Summer Life

Step-by-step by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.

NSI Balance UV Gel System Body Builder Cover Pink

The Balance Body Builder gel has a thicker viscosity that allows for easy building of the upper arch. It cures to a high shine in 90 seconds and is perfect for warmer environments. Here’s how to do an extreme nail makeover with the Body Builder Cover Pink.

Nail Evolution by Star Nail

Star Nail’s Nail Evolution, consisting of a liquid monomer and bonding acrylic powder, is engineered for maximum bonding of acrylic to natural nails. Primer is not required,and Nail Evolution is guaranteed to not lift or yellow.

Nailing the Perfect Smile Line

Having a crisp, deep smile line can set your work apart from other nail techs in your area. It’s one of the easiest ways to advertise yourself as an above-average tech who puts extra effort into her services. CND educator Kimberly Jones, of Patrick’s of Atlanta in Buford, Ga., explains how she gets these great-looking smile lines.

Pink-and-Whites are a True Beauty

Monday nights are a beauty queen and fashionista’s dream. We already had CW’s fabulously stylish Upper East Side crew in Gossip Girl…then got MTV’s “inside” look at the fashion industry with The City. And then ABC gives us beauty overload with the über-primping contestants on True Beauty.

Old Rule/New Rule: 12 New Ways of Looking at Our Industry

Take a fun walk down memory lane as NAILS chronicles some of the biggest changes in the nail industry's unwritten rules from the past two decades.

French Enhancements with NSI Attraction

Go beyond french enhancements with NSI's Attraction Acrylic System.

Take a Tip from ... EnVogue’s Joanne Millar

EnVogue educator Joanne Millar explains how to make a perfect pink-and-white gel nail.

Quick Tips: French Manicures

Some tips on how to make this service run quicker and smoother and have a better-looking finish.