cover techs

Cover Tech 2014: The Perfect Puzzle

We tallied your votes and nail tech Miki Nakano of Nail Salon Ciel in Tokyo took top honors this year with her oh-so-pretty puzzle image. Congratulations to Miki, and to runners-up Janina Lumous, Lenzi Brock, and Melanie McCulley. A giant thank you goes out to everyone who entered.

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NAILS 2014 Cover Tech Finalists

The 10 finalists for NAILS 2014 Cover Tech Contest have been chosen. Now it's UP TO YOU!

Troubleshooter: Chihuly-inspired Effect with Gel-polish

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Gelish educator Ghenna Gonzales shows how to create a bubble effect with gel-polish inspired by the sculptural glass works of Dale Chihuly.* To watch MaeLing Parrish, Hand and Nail Harmony's dean of education, create a Chihuly-inspired look for NAILS' October 2012 cover, click here . *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.

Behind the Scenes: Pretty Pinwheel Nails From April 2013 Cover

Light Elegance educator Darcy Olin shows you how to get this month's cover look.

On My Mind: Every Cover Has a Story Behind It

Editor Hannah Lee takes a walk down memory lane to share her favorite covers in our 30-year history.

Cover Tech Winner: It's Berry Nice

Congratulations to NAILS' 2007 Cover Tech Contest winner Doan Hoelsher of DoaNails in Fort Collins, CO. Hoelsher created a feast for the eyes with her sumptuous strawberry-themed design. We're delighted to share the winning images with you, along with a selection of our favorite entries. Our thanks to everyone who submitted photos for sharing your artistry with us.

Behind the Scenes: Extreme Makeover-Exponential Toms

For the perfect makeover cover, we enlisted the help of two of the industry’s finest nail techs turned entrepreneurs — Entity Nail Couture’s Tom Holcomb and Tom Bachik.

Behind the Scenes: Life Is So Glam

Tom Bachik, who travels the world educating nail techs for Creative Nail Design, is hard to pin down, so we figured why not get this master tech to do two covers at once.

Behind the Scenes: Catherine DePoole

A nail technician at She’s Got Nails in Westland, Mich., Catherine did sculptured acrylic nails on this month’s cover model.

Tim Farquhar: A Man Who Likes To Keep His Hands Busy

Farquhar is the sort of person who is always positive, helpful, cheerful, affectionate, and funny. Yet he seems unaware of his host of admirable traits.

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