Categories: Technique

Ann Chang of The Nail Tips Show demonstrates how to sculpt a stiletto nail using acrylic. 

https://www.nailsmag.com/604251/how-to-sculpt-a-stiletto-nail

Categories: Awards & Contests, Nail Design, Technique

Nail artist and teacher Katie Barnes is known for her mastery of extreme shapes. An international award winner, former NTNA competitor, and Scratch cover...

https://www.nailsmag.com/604244/spring-bling-acrylic-nails

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Categories: Technique

Young Nails' Tracey Reierson shows how to perform a fill, fix a broken nail, and change polish and nail design in just 30 minutes. 

https://www.nailsmag.com/604212/acrylic-fill-with-broken-nail-and-color-change-in-30-minutes

This was my first time using my e-file on a full salon schedule and seeing the difference it can make.

https://www.nailsmag.com/603187/i-survived-the-lp-services-thanks-to-my-e-file

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Categories: Nail Design, Technique

Don’t let service breakdown give you a nervous breakdown. Regardless of what nail medium you’re using — polish, gel-polish, gel, acrylic, or gel-acrylic...

https://www.nailsmag.com/604119/stop-service-breakdown-a-guide-to-better-nails

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https://www.nailsmag.com/603176/i-need-to-perfect-my-liquid-and-powder-skills-in-a-hurry

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Categories: Technique

Candy Coat is offering professionals a preview of its new acrylic line, Hard Candy, with a “try me” kit.

https://www.nailsmag.com/377973/try-out-candy-coats-sweet-new-acrylic-kit

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Categories: Awards & Contests, Nail Design, Technique

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections....

https://www.nailsmag.com/378024/ntna-s-6-challenge-2-musical-safari-nail-art-ashton

Categories: Nail Design

Learn how to create this acrylic window design from Young Nails. 

https://www.nailsmag.com/378093/young-nails-holiday-window-acrylic-nail-design

Categories: Nail Design

Learn how to create a dimensional mylar nail. 

https://www.nailsmag.com/378096/young-nails-mylar-nail-demo