Sally Sells Abalone Shells

Real abalone shells are incorporated into this design by Tracie McNeal.

My Other Life: Donna Trull, Glass Bead Artist

“I first became familiar with the ancient art of making beads from glass — called lampworking — after taking a jewelry class at my local craft store,” says Donna Trull, a nail tech at Studio 413 Salon and Spa in Albany, Ga.

Day 203: Funky Chevron French Nail Art

Crystal L. Jones, The Salon: Hair, Nails, and Fitness Studio, Danville, KY

Sponge Painting with Tiger Print

Use a simple kitchen sponge as a tool to create the background of this bold animal print design by Mindy Hardy.

Day 189: Summer Watermelon Nail Art

Crystal Kluge, AlexCole Nail Studio, Salt Lake City, Utah

Honor My Mother

Nail techs create nail art in honor of their moms.

Day 161: Assorted Animal Print Nail Art

Dani Willis, Dani's Mani & Pedi at Castle Hair Studio, Roxbury, Mass.

Premiere 2012: Glam Rock Glitter (The Name Says It All)

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Day 141: Handpainted Peacock Nail Art

Cindy Panagiotou, Defiance Body Studio, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada