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The Artist Behind Bakeneko Nails

Los Angeles-based nail artist Kelly Heralda is making a name for herself as @bakenekonails.

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NAILS Readers Choice Awards 2017 Winners

Every year for the past 14 years, nail professionals have cast their ballots to choose the best products the industry has to offer.

How to Sculpt Acrylic Stiletto Nails With a Form

Ann Chang shares techniques for sculpting acrylic stiletto nails using a nail form.

Jade Stone Nail Art

Ann Chang of The Nail Tips Show demonstrates how to create a green jade nail art effect using gel-polish and a gold accent.

Autumn 3-D Rose Nails

Ann Chang of The Nail Tips Show demonstrates how to create a 3-D flower nail art look perfect for fall.

NAILS and CND Announce Top 12 for Season 5 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

These 12 women will go on to compete in the landmark fifth season of NTNA.

Black Widow 3-D Spider Nails for Halloween

Kupa’s Akiko Yamikawa shows a blood-splattered black widow spider nail design using Artfinity TripTych Colored Acrylic Powders. See more Halloween nail art inspiration: http://www.nailsmag.com/halloween

What to Consider Before You Buy an E-File

With all the discussion of e-files, it seemed like a good idea to unearth this blog post on how to choose an e-file.

Salon Fanatic Tour Day 1: Cotati, Calif.

NailZ & Co. in Cotati, Calif., is staffed by six techs and offers art, pedicures, and gel-polish.

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Announces Top 24 for Season 5

Applications came in from around the globe as the only online nail art competition for professionals asked to see the best that the industry had to offer. Many answered the call, but only 24 semi-finalists could be chosen.