We recently heard from Heather Smith of Nescopeck, Pa., who created 3-D acrylic sculptured nails — very impressive, especially for a newbie!
With all the little kiddies heading off to camp this summer, we asked three nail artists to give us their take on the summer camp theme.
A nail art design, especially 3-D art, can be a great way to showcase just how talented you are as a tech.
Akzéntz educator Jessica Hoel had some fun interviewing veteran nail art competitor Catherine Wong on how she came up with the details in her award-winning fantasy nail art at the 2011 Premiere Orlando beauty show. Story here: http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/103860/run-for-the-roses-catherine-wongs-fantasy-nail-art
Clients who love nail art will adore your unique and durable embedded creations. Traditional clear acrylics are not the only way to go- you can also use tips, gels, or "instant embedding" techniques.
Cosmo’s 3D Nail Art Molds allow techs to easily apply three-dimensional acrylic nail art.
EZ Flow educator MaeLing Parish shows how to make a Halloween-inspired fantasy nail. If you have fun trying this design, feel free to try Lynn Lammers’ Dragon design too.
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
