June 10, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cat and bow using colored acrylics.
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art acrylics colored acrylics nail art
June 1, 2013
| Photo Gallery
The cornerstone of the nail industry’s foundation, acrylics helped build the manicuring business into what it is today. Manufacturers are still continuing to innovate and improve upon the products and techniques. With support from manufacturers and with die-hard acrylic clients, the art of an acrylic sculpt and 3-D design is thriving among the latest generation of acrylic nail technicians. Here are some of the latest acrylic products.
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November 29, 2012
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to build a 3-D acrylic flower.
Keywords: 3D acrylics acrylics floral nail art Troubleshooter
March 17, 2012
| Video
Mindy Hardy, who runs the website hotnailartpro.com, shares a St. Patrick's Day four-leaf clover design.
Keywords: 3D acrylics acrylics St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day nail art
January 25, 2012
| Demo
Nail artist Robert Nguyen lends his 3-D nail artistry to this month’s Lunar New Year-themed cover to help us welcome the Year of the Dragon.
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art animal print nail art gel overlays seasonal nail art
September 19, 2011
| Photo Gallery
Inspired by this ghoulish time of year, five talented nail artists show off their fun designs and devilish skills as a “treat” for you.
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art candy nail art Halloween Halloween nail art
August 15, 2011
| Article
We recently heard from Heather Smith of Nescopeck, Pa., who created 3-D acrylic sculptured nails — very impressive, especially for a newbie!
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June 29, 2011
| Photo Gallery
With all the little kiddies heading off to camp this summer, we asked three nail artists to give us their take on the summer camp theme.
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June 29, 2011
| Demo
A nail art design, especially 3-D art, can be a great way to showcase just how talented you are as a tech.
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June 14, 2011
| Video
Akzéntz educator Jessica Hoel had some fun interviewing veteran nail art competitor Catherine Wong on how she came up with the details in her award-winning fantasy nail art at the 2011 Premiere Orlando beauty show. Story here: http://blogs.nailsmag.com/editor/archive/2011/06/14/Run-for-the-Roses--Catherine-Wongs-Fantasy-Nail-Art.aspx
Keywords: 3D acrylics Catherine Wong competitions fantasy nail art nail competitors
December 1, 2008
| Demo
Cosmo’s 3D Nail Art Molds allow techs to easily apply three-dimensional acrylic nail art.
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art acrylic molds acrylics colored acrylics
October 1, 2008
| Demo
EZ Flow educator MaeLing Parish shows how to make a Halloween-inspired fantasy nail. If you have fun trying this design, feel free to try Lynn Lammers’ Dragon design too.
Keywords: 3D acrylics fantasy nail art Halloween nail art
November 1, 2007
| Demo
Charisma Nail Innovations offers 48 custom-blended color acrylic powders in four unique collections. Traditional, Glitter, Pearl Essence, and Pastel Color Powder Collections are specifically designed to create stunning, 3-D nail designs.
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art acrylics advanced nail art Charisma Nail
October 11, 2007
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art acrylics advanced nail art colored acrylics
October 11, 2007
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio
Keywords: 3D acrylics 3-D nail art acrylics colored acrylics glitter acrylics