3-D Dragon Buddha Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)

Faith. Dream. Confident. Tan Nguyen (Conroe, Texas) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.

Flocking Flurries: 3-D Textured Nail Art Products

The season’s forecast calls for more 3-D textures. If you’ve been digging through the craft store bins for trendy caviar beads or fuzzy velvet fibers, you may want to try your beauty supply store instead. Many manufacturers create the tiny beads and other tactile accessories specifically with nail looks in mind.

3-D Roses Adorn Winning Nail Art Design

These beautiful nails earned Sydney, Australia-based nail tech Olga Menshikova a top-place finish in the first online nail competition sponsored by Nail Tips, a forum for techs from Australia and New Zealand.

Day 46: Leaf Green 3-D Nail Art

Delee Dennison, Simplicity By Design, Terrace, B.C., Canada

3-D Acrylic Roses

This video has no dialogue, so you can learn and watch with your eyes. Notice the angle of the brush, the consistency of the acrylic, the wait time before placing the product on the nail, and the placement of the petals. Use this video to try to make your own, pause between each petal, and try to repeat what I do. "You can do it!" Lauren Wireman says.

Day 160: Clear 3-D Flower Nail Art

Nicky Stjean, Florida

Day 83: 3-D Sculpted Floral Nail Art

Rebecca Liles, RJ Nail Design (Gig Harbor, Wash.)

Day 211: Bright 3-D Rose Nail Art

Lindora Miller @nailsbylindora

3-D Embedded Acrylic Nails

Transparent, see-through acrylic is a popular look and Suzie Moskal breaks it down in this detailed tutorial showing how to create 3-D encapsulated acrylic nails.