How-To
Alessandro's Classic Rose Design
Here's nail tech Marina Lopresto's competition- and salon-worthy design called Classic Rose.
Art Deco for New Year's Eve
This inspiration behind this manicure is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball and its iconic art deco-style sparkling triangles.
Simply Sweet Ice Cream Manicure
Custom Nails by Temeka uses: Soul Purpose Orange Cream Mineral Soak; Avon Naturals Body Scrubs in Strawberry, Chocolate, and Vanilla; Cuccio Vanilla Bean and Sugar Butter Blend; alcohol, base coat, polish, top coat.
Signature Cappuccino-Espresso Spa Pedicure
Pinky Toes Nail Salon uses: OPI Espresso Soak, Espresso Scrub, Cappuccino Mask, Cappuccino Massage; CND SolarOil; eucalyptus essential oil; base coat, OPI Espresso Your Style, top coat.
The Bleeding Rose
Alyssa Adams demonstrates how to create a bleeding rose with acrylic.
Winter Wonderland
Jenny Lynn Eavenson brings snowflakees to nail art.
Abstract Ocean Sunset
Tanya Dimitrova creats a sunset with nail art.
Lovely Flower
Triana Ramirez makes nail art lovely.
Figure Skating
Jade Sewell creates figure skating nail art.
Balls of Holly
Brie Minar creates holiday nail art.
Ombre Pink
Crystal Warner creates pink nail art.
Spread Holiday Cheer with Airbrush Stencils
If your handpainting skills aren’t that hot but you want to celebrate the season with some themed designs, it may be the perfect time to whip out your trusty airbrush (or to buy yourself one as an early stocking stuffer). Here’s a Santa and reindeer design from Safari Airbrush to get you in the spirit:
Aloe-Gator Pedicure
Heel to Toe Foot Soak, Moisturizing Foot Balm; Gena Cuticle Off; Finger Paints base coat, polish, top coat; cuticle oil; sugarcane, cold-pressed olive oil, fresh papaya, aloevera, flowers.
Mandarin Blend Pedicure
Qtica Smart Spa Sanitizing Spray; Spa Organics Mandarin Mango Dead Sea Salt Soak, Mandarin Mango Sugar Scrub, Mandarin Mango Moisture Mask, Mandarin Mango Massage Cream; Simply Natural Organic Body Oil; Spa Redi Verbena Citrus Callus Softener; Zoya Remove+; CND Shellac Power Polish.
Floral French
When nail artist Julie Parker was asked to do her sister’s wedding nails, she knew she wanted to create something above and beyond your basic French.
Midnight Swim Mosaic Foil Art
The Midnight Swim Mosaic Foil design requires nail art foils in pink, plum, cerulean, and tangerine glitter in addition to CND Shellac in Midnight Swim.
SO Gel Nails’ Candy Cane Lane
SO Gel Nails’ striping tape can be used to create sweet looks for clients this holiday season.