
Behind the Scenes: Bridal French With an Edge
As executive vice president and creative director of Artistic Nail Design, Alisha Rimando brings the brand’s fun, edgy, and exclusive twist to a bridal-ready look.

As executive vice president and creative director of Artistic Nail Design, Alisha Rimando brings the brand’s fun, edgy, and exclusive twist to a bridal-ready look.

An icy, 18th century French-inspired wonderland perfectly suited for brides-to-be, Prép Beauty Parlour in Vancouver, Canada, offers every service a woman could need in preparation for her big day: nail art, lash extensions, hairstyling, makeup, waxing, and even cosmetic tattooing.
Aly Santiago, Aly's Nails, Arlington, N.J.
Deborah Williams, Salon Upscale, Killeen, Texas
Becky Bunnell, Nailed by Becky, St. George, Utah
Maria Perez, Cooper and Strop, Apple Valley, Calif.
Jazmin Savinon, Homestead, Fla.

Brides in the U.S. traditionally wear white, but countries around the world have a variety of traditional colors and styles for wedding attire. We asked four nail techs to create these nail art designs inspired by the patterns and colors of international bridal couture.

Alisha Rimando Botero shares her advice on creating nails for the non-conformist bride.

@Banicured shows how to create a simple wedding nail art design inspired by @thenailtrail.
Hailey Hall, Twin Falls, Idaho
Aly Santiago, Aly's Nails, Arlington, N.J.

In this video, Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a bridal design using a sugaring effect.

Naio Nails educator Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a bridal nail design, sculpting with acrylic. Click here to watch part two.

Naio Nails educator Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a bridal nail design, sculpting with acrylic and adding a gel design. Click here to watch part one.
Delee Dennison, Simplicity by Design, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada
Michelle Bouma, Splendid Nail Creations, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada