
10 Fun Ideas for Oh-So Satisfying 3D Textured Nail Designs
Texture is the hottest thing in nails right now. Do you know how to create the most popular 3D designs? Here are 10 ideas for you to try on your texture-loving clients.

Texture is the hottest thing in nails right now. Do you know how to create the most popular 3D designs? Here are 10 ideas for you to try on your texture-loving clients.

Yes, you're seeing them. Here's how to create Lava Lamp nails.

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 1, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to choose an emotion and bring it to life on five nail tips. The completed design should have some 3-D element on it. Here is Kelsey Waldo’s entry.

For the month of April, admin Kimberly Harr challenged group members to sculpt a rainbow creation inspired by 1980s cartoons.

Suzie creates a gorgeous set of 3-D acrylic flowers in this step-by-step tutorial that covers everything from prep and acrylic application to the intricacies of building the 3D Flowers.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Carly Snyr's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Lorna Andrew's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Kelsey Waldo's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Stella Sampson's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Jenna Jupin's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Nixxi Rose's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Bojana Radojicic's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Emily Nash's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Melisa Salazar's entry. See all 11 entries here.

For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Ashley Hoffman's entry. See all 11 entries here.
Rosa Vargas, Palm Springs, Fla. @nailsbyrosavargas

Acrylic can be used for more than a classic French or a base for polish. The #notpolish hashtag on Instagram has become a popular way for nail techs to showcase amazing art created solely with acrylic powder. We asked skilled acrylic artists to share some of their favorite designs, tutorials, and acrylic tips.