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From paintings to pieces of clothing to everyday street scenes, nail artists find myriad ways to get their creative juices flowing. We asked several nail artists to tell us what inspires them to create their miniature works of art -- and show us a few examples.
How’s this for special birthday nail art customized for each month? Michele Baker of Van Goe’s Salon and Day Spa in Cumming, Ga., is developing a year’s worth of nail art based on each month’s birth flower and birthstone to share with NAILS readers.
With bonus nail art not printed in NAILS Magazine, this gallery showcases stylish, salon-friendly Valentine’s Day designs.
Celebrate the Vietnamese new year — which runs from Jan. 26, 2009 through Feb. 14, 2010 — with “Year of the Ox” nail art.
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Your clients have love on their minds, and you want to create the perfect Valentine-themed designs to go along with their romantic moods. Four talented techs show us their Valentine’s Day nail art using only the colors red, pink, white, and silver.
It was the undeniable artistry and sheer beauty of Jennifer Wirth’s carousel-themed mural that earned it the top spot in this year’s NAILS’ Nail Mural Contest.
Sand, surf, and shells are three huge indicators of the arrival of summer. Get inspired by these beach-themed nail art designs, as you and your clients enjoy the season.
Stephanie Saddler, Buttafingers Nail Studio (Cleveland, Ohio)
Tricia Baldwin, Studio Salons (West Jordan, Utah)
Tammi Merritt, Hair Match Salon (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Diane Duong (Las Vegas, NV)
Erica Yuen, Noble Nail Art (Tucson, AZ)
Peggy Bartel, Nail Workz (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
Margaret Bynum, China Styles (Tampa, FL)
Ruth Deruddere, Ztar Nailz, (Antwerpen, Belgium)
Jenny Arnaiz, Studio CoCo (San Francisco, Calif.)
Louise Callaway, Noble Nails (Cambs, UK)
