Here Comes the Bridal Nail Art
Seven nail artists were asked to create a range of designs for brides-to-be using the most popular wedding themes — beach, country, fantasy, and garden.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHSeven nail artists were asked to create a range of designs for brides-to-be using the most popular wedding themes — beach, country, fantasy, and garden.
Whether fashion-forward, classic, or trendy, nail techs share the nail styles they were wearing at their own nuptials.
Pinks, Frenches, and flowers ruled in the bridal nail art designs that four NAILS readers came up with. Use these designs as inspiration when your own wedding-bound clients come calling.
Apply a small white bead of Acrylic Powder to smile line.
Nails by Tanya Arcuri-Gout, Unlimited Expectations, Poland, N.Y.
Maria Suarez
Nail salons and spas see plenty of brides and bridal parties. Bridal items ranging from how-to books to rhinestone-embellished clothing are great gift ideas.
Nails by Natalie Wolfe Wargo, Shear Innocence, Johnstown, Pa.
About two weeks before her wedding, Anne Silvey, now Mrs. Anne Franscioni, was putting the finishing touches on the plans for her big day. She’d had the color palette picked out long ago — navy, cream, and wine — and her six bridesmaids were prepared with their navy dresses. Wanting everything to be perfect to the last detail, she of course wanted a perfectly matched look for the group’s fingernails and toenails.
Leanne McAndrew, Gel N’ More Nails (Invermere, B.C., Canada)
Minx Nail Coverings are best known for their fashion-forward metallic and edgy designs, but the nail coatings are also available in custom lace styles that are ideal for brides.
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!”
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.
Doing a no-fill-line backfill with Greg Salo
Lovely and delicate, these 2 mm Pearls will enhance any nail design.
Ring-finger roses for a client's wedding
Essie’s new Bridal Collection features six new shades that are sure to be the fashion of upcoming spring weddings.