NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Top 9 contestant, Lauren Boyd from Memphis, Tenn. create her own set of “International Nails” inspired by her great grandfather and great grandmother's struggle during the civil rights movement in Mississippi and Senegal, the last-known country of her family’s origin. The design is on five nail tips using a combination of mediums. www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 9 contestant Lauren Boyd shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #4, L.A. Landmark, sponsored by Orly. Click here to see all 9 entries.
Lauren Boyd (Memphis, TN) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme.
"What's been near and dear to my heart lately is my city Memphis. My city is known for the blues scene, but the legacy that continues is unfortunately the lesser known. I wanted to pay tribute to my city's amazingly talented people by showcasing the venues in which they've performed, BB King's Blues Club and the Levitt Shell. I was roaming about on Beale St. and saw a George Hunt painting that spoke to the city's history and black heritage, so I thought it was fitting for the design. This nail represents history, culture and a continuing legacy in Memphis. I'm happy to be able to fuse together music and my love for both it and my city."
First off I have to say that the wedding I attended in San Diego was beautiful. Lauren was a stunning bride and I wish her and Michael a lifetime of joy and happiness! I had a