April 19, 2013
| Demo
Check out Dianna Medeiros’ technique for encasing real snakeskin in clear acrylic.
Keywords: acrylics embedded nail art
April 17, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows how to embed mylar and glitter with gel for a sparkly nail art design.
Keywords: embedded nail art gels Troubleshooter
February 11, 2013
| Video
London's Nails Inc. shows how to use its feather effect nail polish.
Keywords: embedded nail art feathers international
November 22, 2011
| Demo
Who says feathers are just for hair (and, well, birds, of course)? Not resourceful nail techs, who adapt the feather hair extensions craze to nail extensions. Here’s how.
Keywords: embedded nail art feathers gels learning new techniques nail art
November 21, 2011
| Photo Gallery
Nail Art Thinks Different. This one is for the dried flowers, the rhinestones, the pieces of mylar who dare to stand out and be noticed, who push nail art forward to the next generation...
Keywords: 3-D nail art embedded nail art embellishments nail art
April 19, 2011
| Article
Olivia Gordon of Lancaster, Calif., has a popular following for her unique “Picture Book” nails.
Keywords: acrylics custom nail art embedded nail art nail art
January 13, 2011
| Photo Gallery
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked nail artists to create candy-themed designs. From handpainted wonders to actual embedded candy wrappers, these nails are sweet treats that look good enough to eat!
Keywords: candy nail art embedded nail art handpainted nail art nail art Valentine nail art
July 1, 2009
| Article
Getting a good product application can be tough enough just using acrylics or gels, but when you start adding nail art embellishments like glass beads, crushed flowers, small rhinestones, or tiny seashells, you have to take extra care to prevent lifting. Art Club educator Mare Horak explains how she uses embellishments without compromising enhancement quality.
Keywords: Color Club embedded nail art embellished nail art manufacturers educators nail art
June 1, 2008
| Article
Fimo polymer canes, the newest in nails
Keywords: embedded nail art fimo canes nail art
April 1, 2008
| Article
Jamie Cameron, owner of Jamie’s Nails in Herrin, Ill., was looking out for her fellow techs when she created her latest nail art technique: using predesigned art — in the form of postage stamps.
Keywords: embedded acrylics embedded nail art nail art
February 1, 2008
| Article
A French term meaning “shaded,” it refers to fabric (frequently ribbon) with color that graduates from light to dark.
Keywords: embedded nail art embellished nail art nail art
August 1, 2007
| Demo
en Vogue pairs delicate dried flowers with a rich glossy black for these Geisha nails.
Keywords: colored gels dried flowers embedded nail art En Vogue nail art
