
Pearls of Wisdom
In honor of CND’s 30th anniversary — commonly known as the pearl anniversary — the Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow has created this nail art design using several of CND’s pearlescent polishes.

In honor of CND’s 30th anniversary — commonly known as the pearl anniversary — the Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow has created this nail art design using several of CND’s pearlescent polishes.

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Mare Horak’s signature style.


Embellished with disc-shaped shiny beads to add sparkle and reflect light.

Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Nails by Cort Bennett, DollarNailArt.com, Wilton Manors, Fla.

Nails by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.

Nails by Karen Hix, Expressions Salon, Quartz Hill, Calif.


Kathleen M. M. Ringwood-Wood, Shampoo Hair Designs in Pleasant Valley, N.Y.

This entirely digital competition drew entrants from 19 states and five different countries.

We gave 10 innovative nails techs a hodge-podge of items and instructed them to create five nail tips using only the items in their box full of goodies. As you can see, all came away with different creations using exactly the same materials.

Never mind diamonds. Get your clients’ nails sparkling and looking like a million bucks with a dose of rhinestones.

Created with customized Mosaic Powders and rhinestones, this jewel-encrusted design is simple to create and easy to wear.