<p>500 Nail Designsby Chelsea Franklin</p>
<p>Dramatic designs, multi-colored graphics, and a play on textures and finishes are just some of the 500 designs you will find to fit every mood and occasion. Chelsea Franklin, author of the popular blog, <a href="http://www.the-nail-network.com/">The Nail Network</a>, combines her passions for photography and nail polish to bring you this must-read. </p>

500 Nail Designsby Chelsea Franklin

Dramatic designs, multi-colored graphics, and a play on textures and finishes are just some of the 500 designs you will find to fit every mood and occasion. Chelsea Franklin, author of the popular blog, The Nail Network, combines her passions for photography and nail polish to bring you this must-read.

<p>Glam Nail Studioby Amber-Elizabeth Stores</p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle">Celebrity nail tech Amber-Elizabeth Stores shares 50 of the hottest nail art looks around in her new book, <em>Glam Nail Studio</em>. Stores covers everything from nail health, to equipment, and a variety of nail art techniques. Learn what polishes pair best with which skin tones, secret tips for acrylics and gels, and how to get the perfect nail shape every time. Stores draws on her experience as a celebrity and editorial nail artist to cover trends from the catwalk to the coolest nail fashions on the street.</p>

Glam Nail Studioby Amber-Elizabeth Stores

Celebrity nail tech Amber-Elizabeth Stores shares 50 of the hottest nail art looks around in her new book, Glam Nail Studio. Stores covers everything from nail health, to equipment, and a variety of nail art techniques. Learn what polishes pair best with which skin tones, secret tips for acrylics and gels, and how to get the perfect nail shape every time. Stores draws on her experience as a celebrity and editorial nail artist to cover trends from the catwalk to the coolest nail fashions on the street.

<p><em>Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Nail Technicians</em> by Helena Biggs</p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><em>Scratch</em> magazine deputy editor Helena Biggs&rsquo; up-close access to amazing artists shows in her book. Each chapter explores a different nail style, profiling nail techs renowned for the look, plus there are step-by-steps throughout so you can try out the styles yourself.</p>

Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Nail Technicians by Helena Biggs

Scratch magazine deputy editor Helena Biggs’ up-close access to amazing artists shows in her book. Each chapter explores a different nail style, profiling nail techs renowned for the look, plus there are step-by-steps throughout so you can try out the styles yourself.

<p><em>The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls</em> by Sharmadean Reid</p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle">As a follow-up to <em>The WAH Nails Book of Nail Art </em>(also an excellent purchase), Reid, the founder of salon WAH Nails, is at it again. Each spread highlights a uniquely stylish woman and a step-by-step of the spunky art on her fingers.</p>

The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls by Sharmadean Reid

As a follow-up to The WAH Nails Book of Nail Art (also an excellent purchase), Reid, the founder of salon WAH Nails, is at it again. Each spread highlights a uniquely stylish woman and a step-by-step of the spunky art on her fingers.

<p><em>Nail the Look: Vol. 1</em> by Kylie Clare <br /> Showcasing some of the hottest trends &mdash; such as animal print, matte with glossy touches, and metallics &mdash; done by some of the prominent nail artists of the day (including Alisha Botero, Leah Light, and Mirka Poikkeus), the softcover book features a large photo of the nail design on each lefthand page, with a written step-by-step on each righthand page.</p>

Nail the Look: Vol. 1 by Kylie Clare
Showcasing some of the hottest trends — such as animal print, matte with glossy touches, and metallics — done by some of the prominent nail artists of the day (including Alisha Botero, Leah Light, and Mirka Poikkeus), the softcover book features a large photo of the nail design on each lefthand page, with a written step-by-step on each righthand page.

<p><em>i.Gel by Odyssey Nail Systems Design Book</em> by Viv Simmonds <br /> The book showcases more than 10 step-by-step designs using nail tech Trang Nguyen-created Odyssey nail System&rsquo;s products. A second volume with even more designs will be released this year.</p>

i.Gel by Odyssey Nail Systems Design Book by Viv Simmonds
The book showcases more than 10 step-by-step designs using nail tech Trang Nguyen-created Odyssey nail System’s products. A second volume with even more designs will be released this year.

<p><em>DIY Nail Art</em> by Catherine Rogers</p>
<p>The creator of the popular YouTube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TotallyCoolNails">Totally Cool Nails</a> shares her secrets. This book is packed with more than 60 step-by-step designs.</p>

DIY Nail Art by Catherine Rogers

The creator of the popular YouTube channel Totally Cool Nails shares her secrets. This book is packed with more than 60 step-by-step designs.

<p><em>Seventeen: Ultimate Nail Art Studio</em> by Ann Shoket and Editors of <em>Seventeen Magazine</em> <br /> This 32-page full-color book lets you practice what it preaches. It comes with a 4-sided buffer, four sets of manicure stickers, two sets of pedicure stickers, a nail art pen, 100 stick-on studs in a variety of colors and designs, nail stencils, a brush, and a tube of glitter powder.</p>

Seventeen: Ultimate Nail Art Studio by Ann Shoket and Editors of Seventeen Magazine
This 32-page full-color book lets you practice what it preaches. It comes with a 4-sided buffer, four sets of manicure stickers, two sets of pedicure stickers, a nail art pen, 100 stick-on studs in a variety of colors and designs, nail stencils, a brush, and a tube of glitter powder.

<p><em>Nail Art Techniques: How to Create Mesmerizing Designs of Your Manicure Other Women Envy</em> by Tanya Angelova</p>
<p>Written by a professional nail tech, this digital-only book is a step-by-step guide on how to do classic French manicures and acrylic decorations that will make your nails stand out. You&rsquo;ll find a lot of images here, not just theory or plain text.</p>

Nail Art Techniques: How to Create Mesmerizing Designs of Your Manicure Other Women Envy by Tanya Angelova

Written by a professional nail tech, this digital-only book is a step-by-step guide on how to do classic French manicures and acrylic decorations that will make your nails stand out. You’ll find a lot of images here, not just theory or plain text.

<p><em>Nailed: The History of Nail Culture</em> and Dzine by Dzine <br /> As a 232-page hardcover book published by Standard Press (the publishing imprint of The Standard Hotels), <em>Nailed </em>is a photo-heavy look at nails through the ages with a focus on nail art styles and nail salon environments all over the globe. The bulk of the book is modern-day nail art from professional nail artists, and it includes with full-page photographs of the author&rsquo;s own fantasy nail art.</p>

Nailed: The History of Nail Culture and Dzine by Dzine
As a 232-page hardcover book published by Standard Press (the publishing imprint of The Standard Hotels), Nailed is a photo-heavy look at nails through the ages with a focus on nail art styles and nail salon environments all over the globe. The bulk of the book is modern-day nail art from professional nail artists, and it includes with full-page photographs of the author’s own fantasy nail art.

<p><em>The international educator for Christrio in Malaysia</em> wrote this book, which includes 40 designs (including some from her colleagues at The Colour Box International Nail Academy), all with English step-by-steps, in media encompassing gel painting, advanced acrylic, handpainted designs, inlays, mixed media, 3-D gel and acrylics, layering and more.</p>

The international educator for Christrio in Malaysia wrote this book, which includes 40 designs (including some from her colleagues at The Colour Box International Nail Academy), all with English step-by-steps, in media encompassing gel painting, advanced acrylic, handpainted designs, inlays, mixed media, 3-D gel and acrylics, layering and more.

<p><em>Donna Dewberry's Big Book of Decorative Painting</em> by Donna Dewberry <br /> The eight nail art step-by-steps should be helpful to nail artists, but the book&rsquo;s biggest strength lies in its basic introduction to One-Stroke painting. Dewberry shows step-by-step examples of how to create common flowers, leaves, and vines, and how to put all of these components together into a cohesive design.</p>

Donna Dewberry's Big Book of Decorative Painting by Donna Dewberry
The eight nail art step-by-steps should be helpful to nail artists, but the book’s biggest strength lies in its basic introduction to One-Stroke painting. Dewberry shows step-by-step examples of how to create common flowers, leaves, and vines, and how to put all of these components together into a cohesive design.

<p><em>Your Flash of Inspiration: Step-by-Step Designer Nails for Special Occasions</em> by Catherine Wong</p>
<p>Singapore-based nail artist and educator Catherine Wong travels the world for her love of her nail art. This book features stunning full-page photos of looks that would be ideal for weddings, proms, and other formal occasions that require only the best in nails. Each design is shown as a full color step-by-step.&nbsp; Other books by Wong include <em>Metamorphosis: Nail Creations by Catherine Wong</em> and <em>Nail It!</em></p>

Your Flash of Inspiration: Step-by-Step Designer Nails for Special Occasions by Catherine Wong

Singapore-based nail artist and educator Catherine Wong travels the world for her love of her nail art. This book features stunning full-page photos of looks that would be ideal for weddings, proms, and other formal occasions that require only the best in nails. Each design is shown as a full color step-by-step.  Other books by Wong include Metamorphosis: Nail Creations by Catherine Wong and Nail It!

<p><em>1-2-3 Nail Art</em> series by Vu and Robert Nguyen</p>
<p>Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo taps into their wealth of expertise in <em>1-2-3 Nail Art</em>, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced. Each step-by-step features instructions in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.</p>

1-2-3 Nail Art series by Vu and Robert Nguyen

Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo taps into their wealth of expertise in 1-2-3 Nail Art, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced. Each step-by-step features instructions in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

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<p>500 Nail Designsby Chelsea Franklin</p>
<p>Dramatic designs, multi-colored graphics, and a play on textures and finishes are just some of the 500 designs you will find to fit every mood and occasion. Chelsea Franklin, author of the popular blog, <a href="http://www.the-nail-network.com/">The Nail Network</a>, combines her passions for photography and nail polish to bring you this must-read. </p>
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500 Nail Designsby Chelsea Franklin

Dramatic designs, multi-colored graphics, and a play on textures and finishes are just some of the 500 designs you will find to fit every mood and occasion. Chelsea Franklin, author of the popular blog, The Nail Network, combines her passions for photography and nail polish to bring you this must-read.

<p>Glam Nail Studioby Amber-Elizabeth Stores</p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle">Celebrity nail tech Amber-Elizabeth Stores shares 50 of the hottest nail art looks around in her new book, <em>Glam Nail Studio</em>. Stores covers everything from nail health, to equipment, and a variety of nail art techniques. Learn what polishes pair best with which skin tones, secret tips for acrylics and gels, and how to get the perfect nail shape every time. Stores draws on her experience as a celebrity and editorial nail artist to cover trends from the catwalk to the coolest nail fashions on the street.</p>
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Glam Nail Studioby Amber-Elizabeth Stores

Celebrity nail tech Amber-Elizabeth Stores shares 50 of the hottest nail art looks around in her new book, Glam Nail Studio. Stores covers everything from nail health, to equipment, and a variety of nail art techniques. Learn what polishes pair best with which skin tones, secret tips for acrylics and gels, and how to get the perfect nail shape every time. Stores draws on her experience as a celebrity and editorial nail artist to cover trends from the catwalk to the coolest nail fashions on the street.

<p><em>Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Nail Technicians</em> by Helena Biggs</p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><em>Scratch</em> magazine deputy editor Helena Biggs&rsquo; up-close access to amazing artists shows in her book. Each chapter explores a different nail style, profiling nail techs renowned for the look, plus there are step-by-steps throughout so you can try out the styles yourself.</p>
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Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Nail Technicians by Helena Biggs

Scratch magazine deputy editor Helena Biggs’ up-close access to amazing artists shows in her book. Each chapter explores a different nail style, profiling nail techs renowned for the look, plus there are step-by-steps throughout so you can try out the styles yourself.

<p><em>The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls</em> by Sharmadean Reid</p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle">As a follow-up to <em>The WAH Nails Book of Nail Art </em>(also an excellent purchase), Reid, the founder of salon WAH Nails, is at it again. Each spread highlights a uniquely stylish woman and a step-by-step of the spunky art on her fingers.</p>
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The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls by Sharmadean Reid

As a follow-up to The WAH Nails Book of Nail Art (also an excellent purchase), Reid, the founder of salon WAH Nails, is at it again. Each spread highlights a uniquely stylish woman and a step-by-step of the spunky art on her fingers.

<p><em>Nail the Look: Vol. 1</em> by Kylie Clare <br /> Showcasing some of the hottest trends &mdash; such as animal print, matte with glossy touches, and metallics &mdash; done by some of the prominent nail artists of the day (including Alisha Botero, Leah Light, and Mirka Poikkeus), the softcover book features a large photo of the nail design on each lefthand page, with a written step-by-step on each righthand page.</p>
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Nail the Look: Vol. 1 by Kylie Clare
Showcasing some of the hottest trends — such as animal print, matte with glossy touches, and metallics — done by some of the prominent nail artists of the day (including Alisha Botero, Leah Light, and Mirka Poikkeus), the softcover book features a large photo of the nail design on each lefthand page, with a written step-by-step on each righthand page.

<p><em>i.Gel by Odyssey Nail Systems Design Book</em> by Viv Simmonds <br /> The book showcases more than 10 step-by-step designs using nail tech Trang Nguyen-created Odyssey nail System&rsquo;s products. A second volume with even more designs will be released this year.</p>
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i.Gel by Odyssey Nail Systems Design Book by Viv Simmonds
The book showcases more than 10 step-by-step designs using nail tech Trang Nguyen-created Odyssey nail System’s products. A second volume with even more designs will be released this year.

<p><em>DIY Nail Art</em> by Catherine Rogers</p>
<p>The creator of the popular YouTube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TotallyCoolNails">Totally Cool Nails</a> shares her secrets. This book is packed with more than 60 step-by-step designs.</p>
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DIY Nail Art by Catherine Rogers

The creator of the popular YouTube channel Totally Cool Nails shares her secrets. This book is packed with more than 60 step-by-step designs.

<p><em>Seventeen: Ultimate Nail Art Studio</em> by Ann Shoket and Editors of <em>Seventeen Magazine</em> <br /> This 32-page full-color book lets you practice what it preaches. It comes with a 4-sided buffer, four sets of manicure stickers, two sets of pedicure stickers, a nail art pen, 100 stick-on studs in a variety of colors and designs, nail stencils, a brush, and a tube of glitter powder.</p>
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Seventeen: Ultimate Nail Art Studio by Ann Shoket and Editors of Seventeen Magazine
This 32-page full-color book lets you practice what it preaches. It comes with a 4-sided buffer, four sets of manicure stickers, two sets of pedicure stickers, a nail art pen, 100 stick-on studs in a variety of colors and designs, nail stencils, a brush, and a tube of glitter powder.

<p><em>Nail Art Techniques: How to Create Mesmerizing Designs of Your Manicure Other Women Envy</em> by Tanya Angelova</p>
<p>Written by a professional nail tech, this digital-only book is a step-by-step guide on how to do classic French manicures and acrylic decorations that will make your nails stand out. You&rsquo;ll find a lot of images here, not just theory or plain text.</p>
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Nail Art Techniques: How to Create Mesmerizing Designs of Your Manicure Other Women Envy by Tanya Angelova

Written by a professional nail tech, this digital-only book is a step-by-step guide on how to do classic French manicures and acrylic decorations that will make your nails stand out. You’ll find a lot of images here, not just theory or plain text.

<p><em>Nailed: The History of Nail Culture</em> and Dzine by Dzine <br /> As a 232-page hardcover book published by Standard Press (the publishing imprint of The Standard Hotels), <em>Nailed </em>is a photo-heavy look at nails through the ages with a focus on nail art styles and nail salon environments all over the globe. The bulk of the book is modern-day nail art from professional nail artists, and it includes with full-page photographs of the author&rsquo;s own fantasy nail art.</p>
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Nailed: The History of Nail Culture and Dzine by Dzine
As a 232-page hardcover book published by Standard Press (the publishing imprint of The Standard Hotels), Nailed is a photo-heavy look at nails through the ages with a focus on nail art styles and nail salon environments all over the globe. The bulk of the book is modern-day nail art from professional nail artists, and it includes with full-page photographs of the author’s own fantasy nail art.

<p><em>The international educator for Christrio in Malaysia</em> wrote this book, which includes 40 designs (including some from her colleagues at The Colour Box International Nail Academy), all with English step-by-steps, in media encompassing gel painting, advanced acrylic, handpainted designs, inlays, mixed media, 3-D gel and acrylics, layering and more.</p>
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The international educator for Christrio in Malaysia wrote this book, which includes 40 designs (including some from her colleagues at The Colour Box International Nail Academy), all with English step-by-steps, in media encompassing gel painting, advanced acrylic, handpainted designs, inlays, mixed media, 3-D gel and acrylics, layering and more.

<p><em>Donna Dewberry's Big Book of Decorative Painting</em> by Donna Dewberry <br /> The eight nail art step-by-steps should be helpful to nail artists, but the book&rsquo;s biggest strength lies in its basic introduction to One-Stroke painting. Dewberry shows step-by-step examples of how to create common flowers, leaves, and vines, and how to put all of these components together into a cohesive design.</p>
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Donna Dewberry's Big Book of Decorative Painting by Donna Dewberry
The eight nail art step-by-steps should be helpful to nail artists, but the book’s biggest strength lies in its basic introduction to One-Stroke painting. Dewberry shows step-by-step examples of how to create common flowers, leaves, and vines, and how to put all of these components together into a cohesive design.

<p><em>Your Flash of Inspiration: Step-by-Step Designer Nails for Special Occasions</em> by Catherine Wong</p>
<p>Singapore-based nail artist and educator Catherine Wong travels the world for her love of her nail art. This book features stunning full-page photos of looks that would be ideal for weddings, proms, and other formal occasions that require only the best in nails. Each design is shown as a full color step-by-step.&nbsp; Other books by Wong include <em>Metamorphosis: Nail Creations by Catherine Wong</em> and <em>Nail It!</em></p>
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Your Flash of Inspiration: Step-by-Step Designer Nails for Special Occasions by Catherine Wong

Singapore-based nail artist and educator Catherine Wong travels the world for her love of her nail art. This book features stunning full-page photos of looks that would be ideal for weddings, proms, and other formal occasions that require only the best in nails. Each design is shown as a full color step-by-step.  Other books by Wong include Metamorphosis: Nail Creations by Catherine Wong and Nail It!

<p><em>1-2-3 Nail Art</em> series by Vu and Robert Nguyen</p>
<p>Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo taps into their wealth of expertise in <em>1-2-3 Nail Art</em>, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced. Each step-by-step features instructions in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.</p>
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1-2-3 Nail Art series by Vu and Robert Nguyen

Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo taps into their wealth of expertise in 1-2-3 Nail Art, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced. Each step-by-step features instructions in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

We’ve thrilled with all of the nail art book releases of late. In this gallery, we show some of the best works you’ll want to keep on hand. Inspiration is only a page-turn away.

Some of these titles are available in NAILS Online Store. The rest are generally available on Amazon.com and local bookstores.

(If you have a nail art book you'd like considered for press in NAILS Magazine and NailsMag.com, e-mail information to sree.roy[at]bobit.com.)

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