Wildflowers Neon Dots Encapsulation

Lauren Wireman of Wildflower Nails shows how to create a nail design with encapsulated neon dots.

NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Lauren)

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."

Bridal Party Nails

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

Inside Wildflower’s Inspiring Nail Art Bootcamp

This amazing experience is two days of inspirational instruction that is helpful for anyone from a beginner to a veteran.

On My Mind: Making Your Mark

I am fresh off a trip to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago, where I had the honor of being a guest panelist on The Nailscape’s Making Your Mark in the Nail Industry panel. A few of the questions that came up during this panel are ones I hear frequently, so I thought I would re-address them here.

Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #5 African Culture Nail Art (Lauren)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 8 contestant Lauren Boyd shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #5, In Unison, sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel. Click here to see all 8 entries.

2016 Revisited: My Rollercoaster Ride of a Year

There were plenty of peaks and valleys for me this year — the highs included attending some great shows and events.

Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #7 Picasso's African Period (Lauren)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 6 contestant Lauren Boyd shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #7, The Next Picasso, sponsored by China Glaze. Click here to see all six entries.

Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #8 Rocky Horror Halloween (Lauren)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 5 contestant Lauren Boyd shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #8, Rocky Horror Halloween, sponsored by Gelish. Click here to see all five entries.