Flower French

Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.

Flags Give These Nail Designs a French Twist Flair

As our world becomes more accessible and international, NAILS thought it would be fun to put a global spin on the classic “French” nail. Experienced nail artist Becky Bence of Salon 505: The Day Spa in Austin, Texas, created these international “French” looks by using acrylic craft paint and the different nations’ flags as inspiration.

Slice of Summer Life

Step-by-step by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.

Pink Perfection

Step-by-step by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image, Lemoore, Calif.

Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance

A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”

Pink Perfection

Nails by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image, Lemoore, Calif.

From Russia, With Love

Check out these step-by-step nail art designs with international appeal. They were created by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.

Mardi Gras Mania

Nails by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image, Lemoore, Calif.

Lady in Red

Nails by Midori Arriaga, K Charles & C., San Antonio, Texas