9 Easiest Nail Art Designs to Master [Bonus: 4 Difficult Designs That Are Worth the Effort]
To make these easy designs even easier for you, these nail artists have generously provided step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the videos at www.nailsmag.com/nailstv. (And that goes for the difficult designs too!)
by Sree Roy
Trend Watch: Liquid Sheen
Definition: High-shine metallic styles that look to be dripping wet are one of the season’s hottest crazes.
by Sree Roy
Marbling Nails Without Water by Robin Moses
Nail tech Robin Moses shows us how to create a traditional marbleized nail art design (without using water). See more of her videos at www.robinmoses.com. To learn how to marble WITH water, here's a tutorial for that: China Glaze Polish Swirl Live Demo
Hand Candies Manicure Scrubs
Hand Candies by the brand Bath by Riley are manicure scrubs that are individually-wrapped in candy wrappers.
Simple Flower
Lori Pendergraft uses acrylic and acrylic paints to create this simple flower nail art design.
Cuccio Naturalé Winter Manicures
Warm up this winter with the irresistible aroma of Cuccio Naturalé’s Vanilla Bean & Sugar Body Butter and Scrub, Grapeseed Hand Anti-Oxidant Oil, and Deep Dermal Transforming Wrap.
Unique Snowflake
As winter sets in, these snowflake nails by Michelle Gill are a great option for a seasonal nail art design.
Thumb Palette
LaVaque’s new Thumb Palette is as brilliant as it is simple. It’s a rectangular stainless steel plate that’s connected to an adjustable ring, making it a portable hands-free nail art palette that’s easy to clean.
Figgy Pudding Pedicure
Sōl Oasis makes a foot "pudding" with yogurt and buttermilk.
Tweezerman for EyeLASHES
Beauty experts recommend using Tweezerman's slant tweezers in Signature Red to better apply individual false eyelashes.
SugarButter Pedicure
Maisie Dunbar uses her own product line, BluffaJo, to create this decadent buttery pedicure.
Semi-circle Bling
Rhinestones are key to this nail art design by Rosa Vargas.
Botanical Pedicure from Aina Botanicals
Nail, hair, and skin product manufacturer Aina Botanicals shows you how to perform a botanical pedicure using its products and products you can find at the grocery store.
SoftClaws Sparkle Nail Caps for Dogs and Cats
We've been seeing more and more nail products designed not for humans, but for pets! What do you think of SoftClaws sparkle nail caps (available in glittery colors)? Related Articles: Who Doesn't Want to Paint Their Puppy? Retail Boutique: Pet Grooming Products
Women's Facial Hair Maintenance
In Glamour's December 2011 issue, many beauty questions were answered, revealing some important information about women's facial hair maintenance.
A Calligrapher's Touch: How to Use the Be Creative Nail Art Pen
If you ever jealously eyed a calligraphy pen and thought it would be perfect for delicate swirls and thin lines in nail art, then you’ll be thrilled to try this newly released professional nail art pen.
by Sree Roy
Dress Up a Basic French Manicure by Tracie McNeal
Patrice “Tracie” McNeal of WildSide Nailz Art Studio in Lancaster, Calif., shares her tutorial for a simple way to dress up a French manicure with a little sparkle. Watch more videos by McNeal at www.youtube.com/ladynailz.