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NAILS Magazine | July 2018 Issue

Cover by Albee Chen (2019) Cover by Kryssy Hawkins (2018) Enter NAILS’ Annual Cover Tech Contest, and in just a few months you could see your nails on our cover. We’re asking professional and student nail technicians to submit digital images of their...

Nails: Ayano Okazawa, Kamagaya, Japan Photographer: Takeshi Nagatsuka Model: Ayano Okazawa

December 2016, November 2016, October 2016, September 2016, August 2016, July 2016, June 2016, May 2016, April 2016, March 2016, February 2016, January 2016

The eye-catching images and typography have grabbed the attention of beauty fans on Instagram.

We usually LOVE our own covers, but over our 30-year history, we’ve had some real stinkers. Enjoy this gallery of our editors’ least favorite covers of all time.

Nails: Allie Baker Photographer: Vu Ong Model: Ciara Pisa Products Used: EzFlow

Illustration: Michelle LaPlante, www.malaplante.com Photography: Kimberly Pham

Nails: Liina Leino Photographer: Roberto Ligresti Model: Marta Petrushkevych, Ford Models Products used: CND, Bio Seaweed Gel, Kupa

ELLE's exclusive on Hermès' new 24 product nail care line.

Nails: Bryan Vu, Kingwood, Texas Photographer: Vu Ong Model: Veronica Tea

Spotted on the runways, this chic color combination is making its way to nails, according the Harper’s Bazaar .

Need ideas for your collage? We've put together the very best magazines, books and designs that all use amazing and inspiring collages. Check them out!

Long, twisted and embellished, in de Sousa’s world, nails are not just for polish, but sites of sculpture and performance

Bright, bold nail art and nail stickers.

Competing is one of the best ways to hone your craft and get noticed. In the world of nails, there are many opportunities to showcase your talents and grow as a result. We talked to some regulars on the competition circuit to find out what you’ll need to know if you want to compete — and possibly win big.

Nails: Suzie Moskal Photographer: Vu Ong Model: Ciara Pisa Products used: Ugly Duckling, Exclusive Nail Couture