Dedicated to the infinite joys of nail art and design: handpaint, airbrush, colored acrylics and gels.

Q&A

Reader to Reader: When it comes to other techs duplicating your nail art, is imitation the sincerest form of flattery?

How do I offer nail art if I'm not good at freehand drawing?

What's the best acrylic powder to do intricate roses with?

Are there certain styles of Minx I should use on clients who have ridged nails?

What brand of acrylic paint is used for One-Stroke painting?

Clogged Airbrush

How do you thank your competition model?

What are “color drops” for acrylic monomers?

When mixing glitters, what gives more of the 3-D look?

What's the trick to getting dark glitters to cure when doing gel nails?

Can you embed nail art in gels?

How do I get the acrylic or gel to stick to pre-designed nail tips with art?

How do I get acrylic or gel to stick to pre-designed nail tips?

How do I apply dried flowers?

How do I make acrylic or gel stick to predesigned tips with art?

How do you warn your clients not to use lotion before they come in?

What’s the best way to keep rhinestones on the nail so they don’t fall off as easily?

When you create nail art, do you use nail polish, striper polish, or craft paint?

Dear Shari: How can I get people to get regular pedicures and try nail art?

How do I decide what size rhinestones to buy for my nail art?