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.
Nail Trends From the Spring 2014 Fashion Week Runways
Nails remained near naked while the clothing combos popped at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014. Subtle embellishments such as matte and light dustings of glitter made an appearance, and there are still a few fashion houses that enjoy showcasing nail art.
Gel Fill with Designs
Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro shows a 45-minute gel fill using Akzentz Classic UV gel and Luxio gel polish, finished with Akzentz Shine-On no wipe top gloss. This is an advanced fill with no finish filing and no hand filing, it is completely done using an E-file with time-saving techniques. Note: If you are not trained and/or certified to use an e-file you can use a hand file instead.
Judgment Day: Nail Art Rules the Runway
The reality show judges have weighed in and the verdict is clear: Nail art rules the fashion runways.
Trend Watch: Origami
Sculptural folds reminiscent of the Japanese paper art.
Secret Keeper
Here’s something else to ask Santa for.
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:
3-D Gel Rose Art
Gina Silvetro shows how to create a 3-D gel rose using Akzéntz Gel Art Powder.
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.
U.K. Student Brings Home Gold in WorldSkills International Nail Competition
Stoke on Trent beauty student Andrea Gordon wowed judges with her Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy design.
by Sree Roy
SO Gel Nails’ Candy Cane Lane
SO Gel Nails’ striping tape can be used to create sweet looks for clients this holiday season.
Dashing Diva’s Holiday Muse
Dashing Diva’s creative educator Masako Sasaki used an array of Dashing Diva products to complete this nail design called Holiday Muse.
Black and Red Marbling Design
Nail tech and esthetician Janelle Lamont started her own business in Williams Lake, Canada, when she was only 19 years old. Learn how to create Lamont’s red and black marbling design, an elegant winter look for clients.