Handwriting might be a dying art, but calligraphy is alive and well, especially at Ednice De Jesús Nieves’ salon in Patillas, Puerto Rico. This talented nail artist and educator uses calligraphic tools and Chinese ink to create detailed — and lovely — designs. “You can use different sizes of calligraphy pens or a brush to do the designs, but I prefer a nail detail brush from Christrio because it is more manageable for me,” she says.

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