

Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.

Strong-Art Them!
Nail art can be an amazing thing. Everything you include in it — from color to shape to the client’s passion — is powerful. To remind you how the simplest things can have huge meaning, we assigned 11 techs to punch things up with powerful tips.

You Are My Sunshine
Nails by Sue Ellen Schultes, Great Lengths in Bridgewater, N.J.

You Are My Sunshine
Nails by Sue Ellen Schultes, Great Lengths in Bridgewater, N.J.

You Are My Sunshine
Nails by Sue Ellen Schultes, Great Lengths in Bridgewater, N.J.

Cina Nail Creations Sweetheart Nail Art
Cina Nail Creations Self-Stick Designs in Frosted Hearts are 10 shapes of 3-D frosted sheer and gold designs.

Shades of Greatness: Meet the Winning Self-Portrait Artist
It took Vu Nguyen just 45 minutes to complete his winning entry.

The Honor of Your Nail Art Is Requested
To help your client portray her individuality, we have 20 tips to inspire you — whether she be traditional, modern, funky, or just wanting to get on to her honeymoon destination.

An Angle for Art: 3-D Acrylic Explained
Creating works of art from acrylic systems is an acquired skill. Our three guest artists have different methods for creating their crafts, but if you follow their steps you’ll be on your way to mastering your own dimensional designs on fingernails.

Mexican Holiday
Nails by Andrea Van Luchene, The Nail Studio in Gaylord, Mich.

Mexican Holiday
Nails by Andrea Van Luchene, The Nail Studio in Gaylord, Mich.

Mexican Holiday
Nails by Andrea Van Luchene, The Nail Studio in Gaylord, Mich.

Candy-Colored Confections
Nails by Sayaka Sako of Atelier May Salon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Candy-Colored Confections
Nails by Sayaka Sako of Atelier May Salon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Candy-Colored Confections
Nails by Sayaka Sako of Atelier May Salon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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

Easter’s on its Way
Nails by Mary Seitzinger of Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio.



