To help celebrate Independence Day in the U.S., Julie Ventura (@juliev37) shows how to create a patriotic American flag design by creating your own nail art decals using gel. The surface that she uses to paint on is a plastic painters palette that can be purchased at any art store.
Spring is all about big bursts of color, so super-size your polish offerings for warm-weather services. Colors run the gamut from shades of Greenery (Pantone’s Color of the Year), to large amounts of lavender and retro-inspired reds. Whether you sketch out or pin up your ideas for spring/summer nails, make sure you go big or go home.
Illustrations by Michelle Alane LaPlante // Photography by Kimberly Pham
Salt Lake City-based salon Nailed blends the best aspects of an express nail salon and a high-end spa to offer clients a hybrid that delivers premium services on the double.