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Shattered Shapes Nail Art Tutorial

Keep clients looking sharp with cutting-edge nail fashion taken straight from the runway.

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A Light Finish: The Latest in LED Gel Lamp Technology

LED (light-emitting diode) technology is one of the hottest trends in nails right now. In a mad dash to keep up, manufacturers are coming up with new LED lamps designed to cure gels faster and smarter than older-gen UV models. NAILS illuminates the basics of an LED lamp’s anatomy and offers a buyer’s guide to the latest generation of these amped-up lamps.

NAILS & CND Announce Top 12 Finalists for Season Three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

See who made the cut for season three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.

NAILS and CND Name Next Top Nail Artist Top 24 Semi-Finalists

It was no easy task reviewing applications, nail art photos, and videos from all over the world, but at long last the team at NAILS has named its 24 semi-finalists for season three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by CND.

Follow Friday: NTNA’s Proud Sponsors

A special thank you to these brands for investing in the next generation of NTNA competitors.

This Season's Hottest Nail Art Products

Stock up to up the ante. Here's what hot in nail art.

Spring 2015 Gel-Polish Colors

Shake off winter: Spring gel-polish colors are in bloom.

Win It Wednesday: Akzéntz Professional Gel Play

To enter to win a set of nine Gel Play gels, share this post on social media.

Gel Play

Gel Play from Akzéntz is a line of soak-off gels designed specifically for nail art.

Swarovski Chaton Crystal Nail Design Using Akzentz Bling-On Gel

This video shows a basic application for Crystal Culture Chaton/Rivoli Crystal Nail Design Kits using Akzentz Bling-On and Akzentz Shine-On soak off gel.