Topic : mixed-media nail art

Behind the Scenes: Two Talented Techs Created the April 2011 Cover

March 25, 2011  | Demo

Viv Simmons (from Australia) and Catherine Wong (from Singapore) created this month's extreme spring look using a combination of colored acrylics and gels. See how they did it.

Bake Off

February 3, 2011  | Step By Step Demo

These polymer clay cookie nails were made by Dawn Reagan, Glen Dow Academy, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Watch Them Strut Their Stuff

February 3, 2011  | Article

The results are in from the 2010 Strut Your Stuff Nail Art and Enhancement Contest, sponsored by  WWWeb Services and BeautyTech.

Nail Art: Flights of Fancy

November 22, 2010  | Photo Gallery

With spring right on our doorstep, we wondered what nail artists would send us when given the task of creating a “flock” of bird-themed nail art. From actual feathers and birdseed, to meticulously hand-painted bird portraits, these nail designs are certain to take flight with your clients.

Iron Techs: Creative Techs Work With What They're Given

November 22, 2010  | Photo Gallery

We gave 10 innovative nails techs a hodge-podge of items and instructed them to create five nail tips using only the items in their box full of goodies. As you can see, all came away with different creations using exactly the same materials.

Kami Nail Art Foil Mixed Metals

October 1, 2010  | Demo

Kami Nail Art Foils create the perfect "mixed metals" finish for any polish color. A smattering of Metallic Gold, Bronze, and Purple, for instance, over deep crimson gives hands a touch of elegance with the metallic foils casting plenty of light.

Sally Sells Seashells

January 1, 2010  | Demo

Nails by Svetlana Zahra, Paola, Malta

Pearls of Wisdom

September 1, 2009  | Demo

In honor of CND’s 30th anniversary — commonly known as the pearl anniversary — the Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow has created this nail art design using several of CND’s pearlescent polishes.

Midnight Flowers

September 1, 2009  | Demo

Want to impress a client with an eye-catching, 3-D acrylic design? Then check out CND educator Tammi Merritt’s technique on these blooming black floral nails. The Knoxville, Tenn.-based tech uses colored acrylic, dried flowers, rhinestones, and metallic strips to create a layered effect that blends well on the black background. 

EZ Flow 3-D Nail Art

September 1, 2009  | Demo

EZ Flow’s colored acrylic collections allow you to free your mind and create endless combinations of colors and art to keep clients enthralled year-round. The collections Time to Shine, Pastel, Earth Stone, and Rainbow offer unique shades for nails, and the Competition White Series has superior performance and adhesion.

Embedded Nail Art with Handpainted Accents

August 1, 2009  | Demo

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Mare Horak’s signature style.

Going for a Spin

July 1, 2009  | Step By Step Demo

What Is...Sequined?

July 1, 2009  | Article

Embellished with disc-shaped shiny beads to add sparkle and reflect light.

All That Glitters

April 1, 2009  | Step By Step Demo

Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Fly Butterfly

January 13, 2009  | Step By Step Demo

Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico