Extra Christmas Nail Art

Nail Art by Kacey Smith (Pensacola, FL):

Valentine's Day Broken Hearts Nail Tutorial

Empower Nail Art's Lucien Henderson shows how to create a broken heart design using a heart stamp and Empower nail films.

VPP Hydro Gel: Art In the Bottle

VPP's Hydro Gel is the easy solution for nail art and doesn't require artistic skills to create cool effects. The soak-off system that can be used as regular gel-polish with VPP Base, two coats of Hydro Gel and VPP Top Coat. However, when used over VPP's Metallic Gel, the hydro gel colors will transform into a water-like effect, spreading and changing a few shades lighter, creating unique patterns. Cure time is 30 seconds in an LED and one minute in a UV (min. 9W) light.

Nail Art Studio: Gold Clover

Ensure your clients don't get pinched with this gold and green plaid design.

Nail Art Studio: Rad Plaid

Paint a preppy plaid nail for St. Patrick's Day.

Cactus Cooler: Cacti Nail Art

In the heat of summer, no manicure is more complete than one with cactus nail art.

NTNA S. 6 Pre-Challenge #2: World Traveler Nail Art (Anastasia)

For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Anastasia Totty's entry.

NTNA S. 6. Pre-Challenge #2: Crystal Pier Nail Art (Jenna)

For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Jenna Jupin's entry.

NTNA S. 6. Pre-Challenge #2: Road Trip Nail Art (April)

For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is April Lang's entry.