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How-to: tortoiseshell nail art
Texas-based nail artist, educator & international competition judge, Halyna Kaliugina, shares how to achieve tortoiseshell nails in six simple steps… Halyna is a multi award-winning Nailympia competitor, recognised for her precision work, creative nail art and competition designs. The founder of Texas-based nail studio, LiNails, scooped the Art Winner of…
Spot on leopard print nail art: step-by-step guide
Karyna Kyliushyk is a Ukrainian nail artist who won a bronze medal in the Manicure Poster category (Division 3) at Nailympia Anaheim 2026, and gold medal for Joy of Nails (Division 2) at Nailympia San Antonio 2025. Here, she shares a tutorial to level up leopard print nail art… You will need:…
5-step tortoiseshell nail art for tantalising talons
Katie Lou Pritchard, brand ambassador for Hara Professional, shares her foolproof method to achieving this luxe layered tortoiseshell look. Don’t be intimidated by the depth and detail; it’s simpler than it looks, and the results are nothing short of stunning. Katie used the Hara Professional Tortoiseshell Nail Bundle to create…
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares a step-by-step for leopard print styling. She used Artistic Nail Design Colour Gloss shades, available in the UK via www.sweetsquared.com Follow Marie-Louise: Instagram: @mlcnailartist Facebook: Marie-Louise Coster Nail Artist
The hit television programme, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back for 2025, and nail techs are taking inspiration from the jungle to create critter-tastic and un-frog-ettable nail looks. Keep scrolling to see their unique takes on jungle inhabitants…
A lighter twist on tortoiseshell nails, blonde tortie nail styles swap out traditional warm brown hues for a milky base, paired with dark speckled details. Check out our roundup of blonde tortoiseshell nails below…
Tortoiseshell patterns offer a chic take on animal print nail art, fitting an array of styles from block finishes and feature nails to French tips. Check out our roundup of tortie nail design inspiration from Instagram below…
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.
Jemma Ball, owner of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, Staffordshire, created this cow print alternative French manicure, with a touch of gold foil. She used CNDTM products, which are available in the UK via www.sweetsquared.com. Check out her step-by-step below…