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 "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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Cutting Corners

 

Treat your clients to nail art with a whole new angle.

 

By Pam Minch

 

 

One of the first forms of nail art involved striping, and the technique is as popular today as it was decades ago. A diagonal design offers a quick introduction to a new nail art client—you can easily enhance a French with a little 45-degree flair. Striping is also a great idea for a client who surprises you with a last-minute nail art request. You can achieve simple designs in a minute or two, or create one detailed diagonal design on each hand to offer a quick sampling of your talents.

This month’s “Art Gallery” features designs from nail tech April Davidson from Milford, Ohio. Using glitter polish, she employs creative angles and diagonal lines to create some classy design elements that will have your clients angling for more! Whether you opt for a detailed or simple concept, these time-tested designs will be a sure hit with novice and veteran nail art clients alike.

 

Brush Up
Get creative with embellishments when you create diagonal designs. Add a line with rhinestones or striping tape, or try alternating between diagonal, horizontal and V-shaped stripes on a single set of nails.
   
Ruby Rickrack
1 Polish the nail black.
2 Paint a diagonal stripe with shimmery red paint across the middle of the nail.
3 Using red glitter polish, paint lines on the top and bottom of the diagonal stripe.
4 Using black paint, add a dotted zigzag design to the red stripe. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: April Davidson

 

Average Time: 20 minutes per set
Suggested Price: $10 per set

 
45-Degree Pinkie
1 Polish the nail hot pink.
2 Using black polish, add a diagonal line across the middle of the nail.
3 Paint black dots along the edge of the stripe.
4 Dot the nail with pink polish down the center of the black stripe. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: April Davidson

 

Average Time: 10 minutes per set
Suggested Price: $5 to $7 per set

     
Purple Paradise
1 Polish the nail shimmery pink.
2 Add a stripe with purple polish across the middle of the nail.
3 Outline the diagonal stripe with silver glitter striping polish. Finish with top coat.
4 Paint a wavy line (instead of a straight one) with purple polish across the nail and outline with silver glitter polish.

Nail Design: April Davidson

 

Average Time: 15 minutes per set
Suggested Price: $10 per set
 
 
Lazy Daisies
1 Polish the nail with glittery, light blue polish.
2 Paint a diagonal tip with dark blue polish.
3 Paint three tiny white daisies along the French line.
4 Apply a rhinestone to the center of each daisy. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: Pam Minch

 

Average Time: 20 minutes per set
Suggested Price: $15 per set

 

Pam Minch specializes in nail art at Elysium Day Spa in Parker, CO. Her art has been featured in Sports Illustrated and several other publications. She has been a top nail art competitor, a competition judge and an educator for a major manufacturer.