Day 138: Rhinestone Toenail Art
Cecilia Bustamante (Okinawa, Japan)
by NAILS Magazine
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Nail artist Shirlee Ann Kerr wanted to do a shoot for over a year featuring Glendora Gems.
Ericka Johnson-Bates, Shine (Chicago, Ill.)
The extravagant designs of nail art competitions aren't always practical for everyday wear, but they can be amazing inspiration for wearable nail art. Learn how the industry’s top nail artists take their award-winning designs down a notch for everyday clients.
Talia Scherer, Sculpted Gel Nails by Talia, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
In the Land of the Rising Sun, nail care is rising in popularity. As manufacturers jockey for market share and brand loyalty, Japanese nailists bring a flair for nai design and a perfectionist streak that has the world watching.
New Sea Gems crushed shells from NSI allow nail techs to easily create luminous, dazzling nail enhancements using Attraction liquid and powders or Balance UV Gels.
Two things characterize today’s teens — a strong desire for self-expression and the luxury of disposable income. Both spell good news for the nail industry. As more students nationwide are required to wear uniforms, teens are relying on their nails to make a statement about their individuality.
Craig and Becky Moore worked together to create the interior of Just Nails. She utilized her fashion training to provide sketches, while he put his artistic talents to work with paint, wood, and steel to make the sketches a reality.
Cover tech Hillary Fry explains how she got the “hammered metal” look featured on NAILS’ January 2013 cover.
