Putting On the Glitz: Holiday Nail Art Designs

We asked six nail techs to show us how to create glitzy, eye-catching nail designs to impress at every holiday party. 

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 3: Coral Reef Nail Art (Nixxi)

For NTNA Challenge 3, sponsored by LeChat, contestants were asked to create a double nail design, with one design on the underside of the nail and a transparent design layered on top. Here is Nixxi Rose's entry. See all 10 entries here.

Wildflowers Nails Products at the Best Lil' Nail Show Texas

Lauren Wireman (@wildflowersnails), NTNA Seaason two Top 3 artist and owner of Wildflowers Nails Academy, guides us through the nail products she featured at the Best Lil' Nail Show Texas, including a clear stamper, stamping plates, silicone nail art brushes, glitters, butter paints for one-stroke painting, and her NailSpex, eye protection for nail techs. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world. More on NailSpex: http://www.nailsmag.com/article/112284/nailspex-fake-glasses-real-protection

Matte Top Coat Nail Art: Three Elegant Designs

Suzi Moskal creates three elegant nail designs featuring a matte top coat.

3-D Colored Gel Art Tutorial

Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro shows how to simply mix Akzentz Gel Art Powder with any Akzentz UV/LED Options colors to create beautiful, odor-free 3-D nail art. It's great for beginners, because you have plenty of time to sculpt each petal into the perfect shape and it does not get hard until you put it in the light.

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 3: Gemstone Nail Art (Jenna)

For NTNA Challenge 3, sponsored by LeChat, contestants were asked to create a double nail design, with one design on the underside of the nail and a transparent design layered on top. Here is Jenna Jupin's entry. See all 10 entries here.

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps

These apps use 100% real nail lacquer and combine base and color in one convenient product.

Gwen for OPI: Studded Chrome Nail Art

Get chrome'd up in this bold nail look. Do it yourself with Push and Shove, 4 In The Morning, and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS gold studs - available in our Over & Over A-Gwen boxed set.

ISSE 2013: Checkerboard Nail Art with Dashing Diva ColorFX

Dashing Diva educator So Yong Yu creates a two-toned checkerboard look using sliced strips of Dashing Diva's ColorFX Glitterati nail appliques.