Day 128: Seasonal French Nail Art
Kim Hanzlik, Winnemucca, Nevada
Kim Hanzlik, Winnemucca, Nevada
Kristine Thiessen, Gismondis Hair, Skin, and Nails Salon, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Tiffany Torres, D'infinity Salon, Santa Maria, Calif.
Chelsea Hill, Nail Jive, Worland, Wyo.

Working under the moniker This Is Venice, Paris-based nail artist Lili Nguyen has gained an international following for her colorful graphic nail art.
Bridget Pritchard, Salon East, Hartford, Wis.

Danny Haile, veteran nail tech and founder of Gelish, shows how to create a natural nail overlay with Natural Clear PolyGel and a reverse French nail with Soft Pink and Bright White PolyGel.10 Things to Know About PolyGel: http://www.nailsmag.com/nailbytes/117891/10-things-to-know-about-polygel

Crystal Nails guides you through the creative process of sculpting Baby Boomer acrylic nails (also known as French Fade nails) using Crystal Nails' professional nail supplies. "The essence of the Baby Boomer technique is the gradual blurring of the white free edge towards the cuticles, and thus creating a beautiful color gradient and a more natural look than the classic French nail design could produce. Another huge upside of acrylic Baby Boomer nails is that they ensure regrowth-free results," Crystal Nails demonstrates.
Michelle Bouma, Splendid Nail Creations, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

Young Nails president Greg Salo shows how to apply Young Nails SlickPour, a powder coat system, to the natural nail at the International Salon & Spa Expo in Long Beach, Calif.You Might Also Like: Young Nails SlickPour French Design (video)SlickPour Powder Coat System (step-by-step photos)

Design captivating acrylic nails in half the time with EzFlow’s TruDIP 3-STEP Acrylic Dip System. This simple and easy application process requires no sculpting and minimal filing for a quick, precise acrylic manicure. Offering shades in French Pink, French White, Clear and 72 stunning shades, this odorless system provides a comfortable and convenient salon experience. The system removes easily with a 10-minute soak.

Suzie Moskal tries a French Manicure Dip Powder System for her first time to see how it compares to her hand-sculptured French acrylic nails.
Stephany Safronovich, Lovely Nails by Steph, Drayton Vallery, Alberta, Canada

April Ryan shows a marble nail art effect with ombré French accent nails.
Dr. Dana Stern recounts her experience getting a pampering pedicure during a ski trip to the French Alps.

NSI shows how to create a reverse French design using Secrets Stiletto Nail Forms, Attraction Nail Liquid, Secrets Shade (A little Bird Told Me), Secrets Effects (Selini), Secrets Sparkle (Luminosity), Secrets Design Gel (Little White Lies), Polybond Nail Glue, and Secrets Sparkle Bling.

Instead of a French tip, try out a frozen drip!