2020 Nail Trend: Milky Manicure

The trend, which features a semi-opaque white, has continued to gain popularity throughout the end of 2019.

Cozy Sweater Nail Art Tutorial

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” says Athens-based nail tech Stella Sampson. “Everyone loves Christmas sweaters, so how about wearing them on nails too?”

Alicia Keys Wears Neon French Manicure to Latin Grammys

For Alicia Keys’ appearance at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards, celebrity nail artist Dawn Sterling created an on-trend pink and green neon French manicure using OPI GelColor.

12 Mood Ring Nail Art Designs

This nail art trend features nails that change color like a mood ring.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: 3-D French Nail Art (Christy)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Christy Homolya's entry.

Wood Grain Nail Art Tutorial

Nail tech Kamila Borowiec of Droitwich, U.K., created this wooden design, inspired by Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1: Zen Nail Art (Haley)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to choose an emotion and bring it to life on five nail tips. The completed design should have some 3-D element on it. Here is Haley van Diest’s entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1: Tree of Emotions Nail Art (Anna)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to choose an emotion and bring it to life on five nail tips. The completed design should have some 3-D element on it. Here is Anna Thomas's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1: Under Pressure Nail Art (Helen)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to choose an emotion and bring it to life on five nail tips. The completed design should have some 3-D element on it. Here is Helen Christopoulos’s entry.