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Hand Care Fanfare

If you’re looking to get a fresh start on offering a full-service skin treatment for your manicure clients, check out these themed hand care lines that bring a host of flavors from the beginning scrub to the final lotion.

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Spring Polish Preview 2010: Out with the Old, in with the Bold

BIG. BOLD. BRIGHT. COLOR. That’s what we thought when we opened the 2010 spring polish collections. This season’s new nail colors are the brightest, boldest, most vibrant hues we’ve seen in years.

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.

How to Remove a Stain (Polish Preview: Fall 2009)

A modern spin on the classic 1950s “how to be a better housewife” tips, we’ve got you covered in common stain removal. And to put the final twist on it, we present you with a myriad of coffee, red wine, and lipstick stains all made out of this fall’s new polish collections.

Spring 2009 Polish Preview

Looking to find out what colors are going to be hot this spring? Well look no further. We've got more than 100 colors for you to choose from

NAILS Readers' Choice Awards 2008

From Acrylics to Wraps — and everything in between — NAILS announces the winners of our fifth annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Here Come the Holidays - Gift Ideas and Giveaways for the 2008 Season

From nail polish to pumice files, your favorite nail manufacturers have offered up cute and celebratory ways to increase your bottom line -- while spreading holiday cheer.

Paper Dolls (Polish Preview: Fall 2006)

Get back to your inner child with this month's fall polish preview. Not just for little girls, our paper dolls make dressing up your clients' nails as easy as child's play -- now snip to it!

Textured Polish for Maximum Impact

Suede and vinyl polishes, as well as funky foils can add to the impact of your manicure.

The Finish Line

As fashion designers experiment with different textures on the runway, nail polish manufacturers keep up with an array of stylish nail polish finish offerings — from the traditional cream to the edgy suede. One nail tech shares her expertise to help you sort through all of the jargon and match the appropriate client to the appropriate finish.