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Tips From Celeb Manicurist Tom Bachik

Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik gives Glamour three helpful tips to keep nails looking their best.

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February InStyle Cover: Heidi Klum's Nails

Manicurist Tom Bachik did supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum's nails for the February cover of Instyle . Duplicate the look by using Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush polish in Tutu.

Behind The Scenes: A Family of Champions

For Tom Bachik there's lots to enjoy with a family and career doing nails in Hollywood.

Behind the Scenes: Creating Holiday Gold

Celebrity nail tech Tom Bachik created these monochromatic gold nails for our December cover. Recreate our cover look with these easy steps.

Wile the Competition Like a Filing Magician

Filing is so important to nail appearance, and with the advent of e-files, the techniques for hand-filing can be easily forgotten. Excellent hand-filing skills can help a competition tech rise above the pack, while everyday techs can woo clients with a deft hand and light touch.

Behind the Scenes: Happy Anniversary to Us!

For NAILS’ 25th anniversary issue — our silver anniversary — veteran technician Tom Bachik created these impressive high-gloss, chrome nails for our cover shoot.

Celebrity Manicurists: They’re Just Like Us

Practically every time an actor or musician is photographed for a magazine or works on film, they get their hair, makeup, and nails professionally done. So who are these nail technicians who are slaving away behind the scenes? And more important, how can you become one of them?

How to Be a Fantastic Cover Nail Tech

Tom Bachik is a true professional and shares here his tips for getting photo shoot gigs.

Veterans Get a View of 2005-2006 Top 25 Competitors

Trang Nguyen, John Hauk, and Lorena Marquez — all previous number-one finishers — are just some of the recognizable names on this year’s Top 25 List.

A Look at the Habits of Industry Leaders

Do you ever wonder how some of the industry’s biggest power players got their start — in life and in the beauty industry? Are you interested in how their minds work? From theme song to what car they drive, we’re letting our readers peek behind the curtain of some of the nail world’s most powerful players.