international

London's Nailphilia Puts Art On Your Fingertips

Earlier this month, nail art aficionados were privy to a very original art exhibit. Called Nailphilia, it was a collaboration between British art house DegreeArt.com and some of the country’s most-recognized nail techs in the industry. Click here to read more about the exhibit.

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Day 276: Fall Leaves Nail Art

Anna Mayrhofer, Exalted, NailandBody.com (Vancouver Island, BC, Canada)

To Russia With Max

When people think of Russia and the Ukraine, they probably aren’t thinking of nails. But in fact, Russia and Ukraine are two of the only places in the world where the nail industry is at the

Pomegranate Twist Signature Spa Manicure

The Spa West 9th Street, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, uses Haken products to create a pomegranate-themed experience.

International Nail Techs

Call them ongles or uñas, nägel or negle, they’re still nails and they deserve the attention of a skilled professional — no matter where you live. These international techs share what life is like in the nail industry in their slice of the world.

Behind the Scenes: Two Talented Techs Created the April 2011 Cover

Viv Simmons (from Australia) and Catherine Wong (from Singapore) created this month's extreme spring look using a combination of colored acrylics and gels. See how they did it.

Turkish Delight on the High Street

Turkish salon Misk keeps cleanliness and luxury at the top of its priority list as owner Ceren Ergun gears up to open a second location of her popular nail haven in Istanbul.

Not Your Normal Salon Job

In addition to salons, nail techs ply their trade in a range of locations — from military bases to senior homes — targeting different clientele across the world and bringing nail services to new markets.

Cuccio Naturalé Conquers Milan

At Milan’s Fashion Week in September, Cuccio Naturalé Italy offered luxurious spa manicures to journalists, buyers, editors, fashion art directors, models, and designers.

London Nailympics Draws Competitors From Around the Globe

On September 19-20, some of the best nail artists in the world gathered to take part in the sixth annual London Nailympics at the Olympia Beauty Show in London.