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Nail Art : Art Gallery


 "Art Gallery" showcases the nail art of some of the best artists in the industry. Every month, the column features four to six nail art designs created by one or more of our readers with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. The nail art usually follows a theme for an upcoming holiday or season and depicts that theme in creative, easy-to-replicate designs. The column also provides promotional tips to help readers make the most of their nail art businesses.
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Independence Day

Give your clients the freedom to choose patriotic nail art!

 

 

 

   
Beginner:
Star Struck

Star Struck Step 11 Polish the nail shimmery red.

Star Struck Step 22 Paint two large white stars on the corner of the free edge.
  

Star Struck Step 33 Add tiny white and blue dots around the stars as accents.

Star Struck Step 44 Paint a red star inside one of the white stars, but leave a small outline of the white star.

Star Struck Step 55 Paint a red star inside one of the white stars, but leave a small outline of the white star.

Nail Design: Pam Minch

Average Time: 3 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $3 per nail

 
Intermediate:
Ole Glory

Ole Glory Nails Step 11 Polish the nail shimmery blue. At an angle, paint the bottom two-thirds of the nail white, but leave a shimmery blue square.

Ole Glory Nails Step 22 Paint pink and red wavy stripes on the rest of the nail.

Ole Glory Nails Step 33 Separate each stripe with white and outline the blue square with white. Add tiny white stars in the blue box. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: Pam Minch
   

Average Time: 5 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $5 per nail

     
Advanced:
Patriotism

Patriotism Step 11 Polish the nail medium blue. Paint USA in white chunky letters.

Patriotism Step 22 Paint the upper half of the U and A red, then add tiny white stars.

Patriotism Step 33 Paint the lower half of the U and A light blue. Then paint the top half of the S light blue.

Patriotism Step 44 Add dark blue stripes to the U and A. Paint tiny dark blue stars on the upper half of the S.

Patriotism Step 55 Repeat for the second star using blue paint. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: Pam Minch

Average Time: 10 minutes per nail
Suggested Time: $5 per nail

 

 
 
French:
Sparkling Spirit

Sparking Spirit Step 11 Apply base coat to the nail.

Sparking Spirit Step 22 Starting at the free edge, begin gluing blue and clear rhinestones to the nail.

Sparking Spirit Step 32 At the smile line, use red and clear rhinestones to create stripes. Apply top coat over the entire nail.

Nail Design: April Davidson
 

Average Time: 15 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $10 to $15 per nail

 

Nailpro is actively seeking nail art submissions, so send in your best examples today. If your art is chosen, we'll pay you $25 per nail and you'll be featured in an upcoming issue. Package nails securely, using bubble wrap, a padded box or cotton, and send by snail mail to: Nailpro, 7628 Densmore Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406, Attn.: "Art Gallery." Don't forget to include your name, address and phone number!

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