Day 323: Fall Feathers Nail Art

Katja Klinkenberg, European Way of Nails (El Paso ,Texas)

Day 32: Glitter and Feathers Nail Art

Sarah Payne, Sarah's Nail Studio, Victoria, BC, Canada

Nail Art: Flights of Fancy

With spring right on our doorstep, we wondered what nail artists would send us when given the task of creating a “flock” of bird-themed nail art. From actual feathers and birdseed, to meticulously hand-painted bird portraits, these nail designs are certain to take flight with your clients.

Peacock Plumes Abstract Gel Nails

Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, creates an abstract peacock feathers design using gel.

Day 181: Flowers, Feathers & Gold Nail Art

Tanya Puttick, Eyes On You Nail Artistry, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

Extreme Embedding

We asked fans on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) to send us a picture of the most interesting thing they’ve ever embedded in a nail. From beads and feathers to hay (yes, hay!), here’s a look at a few of the images we received.

The Nail as a Canvas

Once considered eccentric or flashy, nail art has gone mainstream. And – good news for technicians – it’s easier than ever to do.

Behind the Scenes: A Feather in Her Cap

Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based nail artist Melanie McCulley was the editor's choice winner for our 2014 Cover Tech Contest.

That Makes Sense

Let me just take a moment to break our fourth wall here: After reading Jenny’s comment on my last post, it occurred to me — much like my revelation that everyone's Facebook profile photos might not