Light Cyan 3-D Rose Stiletto Acrylic Nail (Part 1 of 2)

Kirsty Meakin from Naio Nails shows how to create an elegant sculpted stiletto nail design using a nail form with a large 3-D rose. Part 1 of 2 videos, the second video will show how to create the 3-D rose design. Click here for Part 2.

CND Luxe Loft Challenge 3: Pop Art Banana Nails

We challenged nail artists Heather and Tamara to collaborate on an abstract nail art design in a tag team-style effort in the Luxe Loft, sponsored by CND. Their challenge: pop art nails!

Day 193: Glitter Striped Nail Art

Katarzyna Dzien, Mario Tricoci Salon (Streamwood, Ill.)

Ombre Fade with Stitching and Flat 3-D Flower

This simple and very wearable design is created using acrylic and gel polish, it creates a durable but very pretty design that could be worn for any occasion.

Red Fade Stiletto with a Nude 3-D Flower

This video shows how to create a red fade with a natural 3D flower. It is a subtle design with just the right amount of wow factor.

Day 3: Outline & Animal Print Nail Art

Teri Zinkerbaby, Nail Doctors, Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: 3-D French Nail Art (Christy)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Christy Homolya's entry.

Art Squared

Nails by Caradee Fisher, Salon Progressions & Day Spa, Wichita, Kan.

Day 34: Lady Gaga Nail Art

Karla Sorto