French nail art

The Butterfly Effect

In honor of CND’s 30th anniversary, the Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow has created this nail art design, known as the “butterfly effect.”

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Dots & Stripes

Nails by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image Hair Design, Lemoore, Calif.

Animal Accent

Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.

Color Fades French Twist Nail Art

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Lisa M. Santos’ signature style.

Egyptian Dancer Toenail Art

Get the step-by-step for nail artist Silver Lovata Gilliam’s signature style.

Trendy Nails Unlimited Application for Acrylic Nail

Trendy Nails Unlimited (TNU) offers a brand-new way to design stylish and eye-catching nails. The pre-made designs work with any acrylic or gel system for an artistic French look. Just apply the pre-made TNU designs underneath your acrylic or gel of choice to get a complicated-looking design in a fast and simple application. TNU has many designs to fit any client’s preference, and new designs come out monthly on the company’s website, www.trendynailsunlimited.com.

Flower French

Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.

Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance

A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”

Pink Perfection

Nails by Sammijo Hutsell-Hall, Advanced Image, Lemoore, Calif.

From Russia, With Love

Check out these step-by-step nail art designs with international appeal. They were created by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.