Creating Swarovski Encrusted Toenails

Last September when I was in the UK I noticed a big trend where the toenails are completely covered in Swarovski crystals. So this year, I made sure to get some tips on doing the service,

New Year Nails With Swarovski Crystals

Clients will love these goldtastic New Year's Eve-themed nails! Crystal Nails shows how to create this design with gel stamping topped off with Swarovski Crystals and a glittery nail jewel.  

Swarovski Unveils Light and Shadow Trend for 2018

Yesterday, Swarovski unveiled trends for fall/winter 2018 in a presentation entitled Light and Shadow.

Day 290: Swarovski Nail Art

Sarah Payne, Sarah's Nail Studio, Victoria, BC, Canada

Inside Swarovski's Headquarters

Take a peek inside Swarovski's New York City headquarters.

How to Apply Swarovski Crystal Pixie

Gina Silvestro, USA Crystal Culture Director and Authorized Swarovski Instructor, demonstrates the proper application of Swarovski’s newest product created just for nails. Crystal Pixie is available in four colors and consists of tiny particles of round crystals mixed with tiny cut crystals which add a beautiful shine to nails. Here’s how you apply it: 1. Prep the nail and keep it thin because the product will add thickness to the nail which will also give it strength. For enhancements, thin out the nail slightly prior application of Pixie. 2. Apply one thin layer of Akzéntz Pro-Formance Adhere and cure. Apply Akzéntz Enhance Pink and cure. 3. Apply a layer of Akzéntz Bling On. Do not cure. 4. Sprinkle Crystal Pixie over the uncured layer of gel. Make sure to rotate the nail to get the crystals on the entire nail. 5. Remove any excess Pixie from the edges of the nail and tuck any stragglers inward to avoid the cuticle and the edge of the nail. 6. Gently pat down the crystals with a clean and dry brush to create set and secure the crystals in the gel for a smooth layer. Cure. 7. Cap the outer edges with Akzéntz Shine-On. Cure. For more information, visit www.gelessentialz.com. 

Polish Abstract and Swarovski Gem Nail Art Tutorial

Suzie Moskal creates a fun nail art design with Polish, Striping Tape and a Swarovski Gem.

Visiting Rhode Island for a Swarovski Nail Art Training

As an educator for Crystal Culture, I was invited to update my training and become Swarovski authorized.

The Power of Emotion: 24 Swarovski Nail Art Sets

For the first pre-challenge of NTNA S. 7, the Top 24 were asked to select an emotion and bring it to life on five nail tips, using Swarovski crystals.