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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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The French Quarter

Lead off the Mardi Gras parade with these party nails.

 

 

 

   
Beginner:
Carnival

Step 1: Carnival1 Polish the nail dark purple.




Step 2: Carnival2 Paint a light lavender mask shape onto
the nail, leaving the eye area open.


 
  

Step 3: Carnival3 Add three green streamers to the
corner of the mask.


 
 

Step 4: Carnival4 With yellow paint, add tiny dots above the mask’s eye openings, one dot in the corner of the mask and a stick. Finish with top coat.


 
  

Nail Design: Pam Minch

 
Average Time: 5 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $3 per nail

 
Intermediate:
Parade Day

Step 1: Parade Day1 Polish the nail bright pink.

Step 2: Parade Day2 Add a mask shape in gold and black feathers under the mask.

Step 2: Parade Day3 With white and green striping paints, add details to the mask. Paint stripes in each corner of the nail.

Step 4: Parade Day4 Add glitter paint in random patterns over the designs. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: Sharee Saunders
   

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

     
Advanced:
Behind the Mask

Step 1: Behind the Mask1 Polish the nail glittery white. Add the shape of a face with white paint and outline it in black.

Step 2: Behind the Mask2 Paint the shapes of a cape and hat in green, gold and purple.

Step 3: Behind the Mask3 With black paint, add hair coming out of the hat. Add details to the cape, hat and face with black paint. Accent the cheeks and forehead with purple.

Step 4: Behind the Mask4 Cover the entire nail—except for the face—with glitter top coat.

Step 4: Behind the Mask5 Glue rhinestones onto the hat and cape. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: Tami Bice-Hobson
 

Average Time: 15 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $8 to $10 per nail

 

 
 
French:
Confetti

Step 1: Confetti1 Polish the nail with a glittery lavender lacquer.

Step 2: Confetti2 Add a jagged smile line with dark purple paint. Add a thicker green line under the dark purple.

Step 3: Confetti3 Paint the rest of the tip with gold glitter paint and, when it’s dry, cover it with gold glitter polish.

Step 4: Confetti4 Add gold dots along the smile line. Finish
with top coat.

Nail Design: Pam Minch
 

Average Time: 20 minutes for a full set
Suggested Price: $10 for a full set

 

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!