How to create the chic OPI nail design on Scratch’s August 2024 cover
OPI’s updated GelColor formula has launched, now featuring Intelli-Gel™ technology, and is shown on Scratch’s August 2024 edition cover. The brand has shared how the fun cover design was created, in the below step-by-step… Belinda Price, OPI UK&I education & capability manager, comments: “Micro French tips and cuffs are trending, but this design is a fresh…
Read MoreHow to create 3D aurora shell gel nail art
Kim Hyeonji, DGEL educator, shares how to create a shimmering 3D shell nail design for summer… Products used: Nail file, DGEL Sinature Fit Base Gel, DGEL Signature Non-wipe Top Gel, DGEL Pumping Clear Gel (SIC), AURORA QUEEN Glitter Gel (AQ.16, AQ.177), BY MUSE Color Gel (BS.001, BS.034, BS.036, BS.038, BS.039), DGEL It’s Jini Nail Brush…
Read MoreHow to create a fruit & flower nail design for summer
Simu of @simlynail uses Mii’s Colour Confidence Nail Polish (available via www.gerrardinternational.com) to create a trending summer nail look for 2024, and shares its design process below…
Read MoreEuro 2024: How to create a football pitch nail design
Francesca Paliotto is an Italian nail artist & educator. She has been awarded 27 Nailympia Competitions medals, as well as an Art Winner of Winners accolade and two Winner of Winners trophies. Here, she shares how to paint a salon-friendly football pitch design on a nail.
Read MoreHow to create a festival-ready nail look
Halo VIP, Hari Hatfield, channels retro styling with a bold, bright nail style for festival season. All shades used are from the Halo Summer Throwback gel polish collection, available via www.purenails.co.uk
Read MoreHow to create a beautiful nail extension using fast forms
Multi award-winning nail tech & educator, Andreea Simona Ignat, shares a step-by-step using her Fast Forms in Slim Russian Almond, which she created in collaboration with UK nail brand, Lecenté. Read about the collaboration here.
Read MorePride nail tutorial: How to create rainbow flag nail art
Celebrate Pride Month with this Pride flag-inspired nail design by Glitterbels ambassador, Emma Laverton of Fáilte Fae by Emma. Glitterbels products used: Brush On Builder Gel in Cover Beige Hema Free Gel Polish in Pearl’s Unicorn Unbelievabel Gel in Surfing Waves Unbelievabel Gel in Summer Fun Unbelievabel Gel in I Love You Unbelievabel Gel in…
Read MoreHow to create a nail design inspired by the Adidas x UEFA Euro 2024 football
Award-winning nail artist & educator, Kristie Jauvais, is based in the La Tour-d’Aigues commune in South-eastern France. With a focus on elegance and wearability for this step-by-step, Kristie was inspired by Adidas and UEFA’s Euro 2024 football design: Fussballliebe, which means ‘love of football’ and represents the joy of football and energy of the championship.
Read MoreHow to paint the Euro 2024 mascot, Albärt, on nails
Essex-based Gemma Dawson is an English competition and social media nail artist, specialising in character, micro and 3D designs. She came fourth in Scratch’s World’s Star Nail Artist competition in 2023. To mark Euro 2024, Gemma reveals how to create a portrait of the tournament’s mascot: teddy bear, Albärt, on a nail. Did you know?…
Read More5 steps to create an ombré nail by Kirsty Meakin
Award-winning nail artist, Kirsty Meakin, shares how she created a classic ombré look using the Abba Dabba Brush from her range of products. Kirsty Meakin products are available via www.kirstymeakin.com
Read MoreHow to create tortoiseshell nail art in 6 steps
Mii pro ambassador, Hayley McColm of @h.e.r_nails, shares how to perfect tortoiseshell nail art using Mii Statement Gel Polish, available via www.gerrardinternational.com. Any colours can be used: not just orange, brown and black.
Read MoreHow to create the Euro 2024 logo on nails
Henriette Skydt Svensson lives in Skanderborg, Denmark, where she creates nail content for the Magnetic Nail Design brand. She was awarded first place in the Mixed Media category at the Nordic Nail Open 2024 in Sweden. The pro has taken inspiration from the Euro 2024 logo for this design, which she details how to recreate…
Read MorePatchwork gel nail art
Get creative with confetti-style gel polish and 3D artistry to perfect this pretty patchwork nail design. Jello Jello educator, Choi Jiwoo, shows how using products from the brand’s range, available via www.jellojello.co.kr. Originally published by NAILHOLIC.
Read MoreSpring foil & daisy nail design tutorial
Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Rachel Mansfield of Pretty Perfect Nails, serves up this spring foil mash-up, complete with daisy styling.
Read MoreDreamy pastel cloud nails
en Vogue educator, Casey-Leigh Boucher, has created this dreamy pastel cloud nail design, using products from en Vogue. Products used: Lac It! Gel Polish Head in the Clouds collection (Angel Wings, Daydreamer, Utopia) Fine Liner Brush 2-in-1 Striping Brush I’m A Matte top coat Simply Gel Colour in Silver Slippers I’m A No-Wipe top coat
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