3-D Fantasy Art Wins Gold in National UK Competition
I’m pretty new to the “nail world” — I had my first gel manicure a couple of weeks ago. So I’ve been blown away seeing all the creative and varied designs and enhancements from NAILS readers.
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I’m pretty new to the “nail world” — I had my first gel manicure a couple of weeks ago. So I’ve been blown away seeing all the creative and varied designs and enhancements from NAILS readers.






Inspired by the artwork of Joey Chou, learn how to recreate this Nightmare Before Christmas nail art just in time for the holidays.
Rosa Vargas, Nails by Rosa, Palm Springs, Fla.
Christie Gabaldon, Sweet Justice Nailz, Albuquerque, N.M.
You probably have some in your arsenal, or at least have seen them in pictures. They are very popular for use as flower middles on 3-D art, and sometimes as edging around a design or whatnot. What
Admirers flocked to Gina Silvestro’s Swarovski crystal-adorned nails like paparazzi to Brangelina.
Inspired by the criss-cross decorative pattern of the bed covering.
Italian professional polish brand Layla Cosmetics recently released its new Velvet Effect Nail Art line.
The season’s forecast calls for more 3-D textures. If you’ve been digging through the craft store bins for trendy caviar beads or fuzzy velvet fibers, you may want to try your beauty supply store instead. Many manufacturers create the tiny beads and other tactile accessories specifically with nail looks in mind.
One New York nail tech’s vision for “International Nail Art Day” (#INAD, à la social media) caused nail fanatics from all over the globe to flock to social media on Saturday, Aug. 3, to share amazing nail looks and participate in a dialogue about the miniature form of self-expression.