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Q&A: Will Cold Weather Harm My Products?

Read nail tech Holly Schipper's answer to the timely question: Will cold weather harm my products?

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LCN Gel Butterfly Embellishment

Learn how to create a realistic gel butterfly embellishment with LCN products.

Stamping Technique by FingerNailFixer

In this video, CND education ambassador Holly Schippers, also known as the FingerNailFixer, shows how to layer two stamps on top of each other using polish.

Premiere Orlando: Germany’s Alessandro International Celebrates Its U.S. Launch

A hit nail products brand in Germany since its founding in 1989, Alessandro International expands to the U.S. for the first time. Setting itself apart from other brands, Alessandro offers prescriptive nail care, meaning instead of

CND Vinylux Weekly Polish System Application and Removal

Learn how to apply and remove CND's Vinylux, a new, long-lasting polish system that features week-long wear, a self-adhering color coat, and durability without a UV-lamp cure.

Stars, Stripes & Swirls

LCN educator Gail Eddy created this fun patriotic nail design to celebrate Independence Day featuring gels, stamps, and free-hand brushing techniques.

Maisie Dunbar on Underarm Hair Removal

Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar explains the ins and outs of underarm soy hair removal treatments.

Tat'z Nail'z Nail Art Printer Launch Event

Is a machine the future of nail art?Last night, I attended a West Coast launch event for Tat’z Nail’z, a nail art printer that literally prints a completed design onto your nail (that’s my  machine-printed design

No-UV Light, No-Chip Nail Polish: a CND Vinylux Trial

I’ve gained a bit of notoriety around the NAILS office. Among my many other qualities, I am well-known for my magical ability to chip any fingernail polish within a max of approximately one hour from the

Fashion Week: Get the Essie Swirled Polish Look from the Rebecca Minkoff Show

Rebecca Minkoff’s fall collection was inspired by the night sky and every woman’s inner rocker – a perfect mix of chic and edgy. Essie created a simple nail art look to complement the fashions.To get the