
Blue-sy Nails


Nails by Elaine Watson, Star Nail, Valencia, Calif.

So-called because the free edge of the nail flares out wider than the bottom, the shape is growing in popularity throughout the West Coast
Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.

Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.

The EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit offers 12 colors for blending, shading, and shining.

Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.

The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.

Nails by Tina Sauber-Spencer, Bahama Mama’s Salon, Horton, Mich.

Take your pink and whites from tame to wild by adding black tiger stripes.

Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.

Charisma Nail Innovations offers 48 custom-blended color acrylic powders in four unique collections. Traditional, Glitter, Pearl Essence, and Pastel Color Powder Collections are specifically designed to create stunning, 3-D nail designs.

Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio

Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio

Nails by Mary Seitzinger, Nail Sensation in Columbus, Ohio
Using a variety of tools and techniques including colored acrylic, acrylic paint, airbrushing, stencils, nail art stickers, chains, and beads, Debbie Wilson has crafted earrings and pendants to delight her customers.