Debbie from beautytech.com demonstrates how to slice nail art Clay Canes really thin. The polymer clay canes might have to be warmed before slicing, it depends on the brand of clay used (Fimo, Sculpty or any number of other brands. See www.beautytech.com/shoppe for more info on slicing and application with acrlics and gel enhancements.
For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Ashley Hoffman's entry. See all 11 entries here.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #6 sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel asked contestants to create a negative space design on two hands. Click here to see all seven entries. Here is Halley's entry.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 final challenge sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a design featuring pleats and folds, inspired by Manus x Machina. Here is Jonny Pham's entry. Click here to see all 3 entries.
Guest artist Melissa Delacruz creates a Caribbean ocean-inspired aquamarine nail using Synergy Gel and glitter. Plus, comment on this vlog to enter Habib's "pay it forward" giveaway! Win 10 Art Screens and give nine of them to the recipient of your choice.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #6 sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel asked contestants to create a negative space design on two hands. Click here to see all seven entries. Here is Dana's entry.
For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much dimension and optical illusion as possible. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. See all three entries here.
This freehand flower power nail art design was created using Bio Sculpture Gel's Happy Hippie Color Collection for Spring/Summer 2015. The collection features five fruity pastels inspired by the bohemian, carefree spirit in a contemporary context.