Extreme Embedding
We asked fans on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) to send us a picture of the most interesting thing they’ve ever embedded in a nail. From beads and feathers to hay (yes, hay!), here’s a look at a few of the images we received.
A Hand to Train On
The training hand has a moveable arm in similar length to a human’s, which can hold the hand in place at any angle. The hand has moveable joints for each knuckle, and a soft rubber tip at the end to mimic the touch of human skin.
Design #30: Poinsettia (designed by Christie Gibson)
Fade Royal Red Glitter near the smile line.
Design #29: Sunflowers (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply a small amount of Metallic Gold in corners of the smile line.
Design #28: Fall Leaves (designed by Christie Gibson)
Mix Royal Red and Fortune Glitter and apply thin layer to the tip.
Design #27: Blue Fade (designed by Christie Gibson)
Fade a small wet bead of Black Acrylic at the smile line.
Behind the Scenes: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Elaine Watson, global education director for Star Nail International, sculpted this month’s autumn leaves for the cover. Because the nails were leaf-shaped at the free edge, she didn’t have to do any file-finish work, so the application was actually remarkably quick.
by Hannah Lee
Design #25: Patchwork Art (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply a small patch of Metallic Blue Acrylic to the nail.
Design #24: Black Filigree (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply Glitter mix to the whole tip of nail (Hologram. Star Sand, Ice).
Design #23: Midnight Flower (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply Neon Blue Acrylic and fade.
Design #22: White Wedding (designed by Christie Gibson)
Apply a small white bead of Acrylic Powder to smile line.
Design #21: Starry Night (designed by Christie Gibson)
Before using reverse application, sculpt a thin transparent free edge with Speed Clear flush to the natural nail. Build the body of the nail with Cover Peach.
Design #20: Laced Flowers (designed by Christie Gibson)
Before using reverse application, sculpt a thin transparent free edge with Speed Clear flush to the natural nail. Build the body of the nail with Cover Peach.
Design #19: Neon Impressions
Before using reverse application, sculpt a thin transparent free edge with Speed Clear flush to the natural nail. Build the body of the nail with Cover Peach.
Design #18: Neon Leopard
Apply a thin layer of Speed Clear to the body and free edge. Apply a thin but opaque coat of Metallic Pearl from cuticle to free edge.
Design #17: Paisley Pool (designed by Christie Gibson)
Fade Jet Black at the tip or cuticle area.
Design #16: Lemonade Ice
Before using reverse application, sculpt a thin transparent free edge with Speed Clear flush to the natural nail. Build body with Cover Peach.