Day 216: Pearl Strand Nail Art
Janet Schneider, The Nail Fairly, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Janet Schneider, The Nail Fairly, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Susie Gutierrez, Nails by Susie, Las Vegas
Stephanie Mercer, Stephanie Does Nails, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Ruthy Carter, Giddy Up Nails by Ruthy Carter, Ryley, Alberta, Canada
Rosa Vargas, Nails by Rosa, Palm Springs, Fla.

The star of IBS Las Vegas was nail art. Check out the latest nail art seen on the NAILS red carpet at IBS Las Vegas.

Nail art ideas can come from real-life (and fantasy) places.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create embellished nail art using acrylics and glitter.

For our June issue story in which we had nail artists offer their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s pearl anniversary, we also asked each artist to explain the inspiration behind her designs and why NAILS Magazine has a special place in her heart. The explanations are below.

10 nail artists offers their own takes on NAILS Magazine’s 30th anniversary — from incorporating the traditional gift of pearls to creating her own spin on a favorite NAILS cover to showcasing what the magazine has meant to her over the years.
Sandy Le, Hotnails, Passaic, N.J.

Trendy color blocking is given an added adorable touch in this design by Hyun Jin Nam.
Janelle Lamont, Tickled Pink Beauty Bar, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Brittney Sampson, Coeur d'Alene, IdahoTina VonDiva, Nail Couture Custom Design, Houston, Texas
Amy Gustafson, Diamond Nails Studio, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Jennifer Champion, Arts Desire Nails, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Denise Heavner creates these embellished nails dubbed "Native Treasures." For more of Heavner's videos, visit her YouTube channel.