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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.

 

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!

 

All That Glitters....

 

Add some shimmer to your everyday nail art designs.

 

By Pam Minch

 

 

Need a cure for the dreary days of winter? Add these sparkly design ideas to your nail art repertoire and your clients will be grateful for the cold weather pick-me-up.

Glitter polish and paint pens are the easiest way to add a new twist to simple designs. Karina Bresnahan from Greenfield, Massachusetts, chose a maroon background with silver glitter to spice up a nail. I’ve also added some designs of my own that convey the many variations a little sparkle can take.

In our continuing attempt to appeal to all levels of nail artists, Art Gallery now offers beginning,
intermediate and advanced designs for each month. To round out the column, we’ll add a French design that will also follow the month’s topic. Enjoy!

 

Brush Up

This is the perfect time of year to add a fresh layer of top coat to your designs on display to make them look new. Also, remove your old, tired designs and make room for all the fun, new ideas Nailpro has in store for you this coming year!
   
Beginner:
Silver Swirls
1 Polish the nail maroon.
2 Using a silver glitter pen, paint a swirling shape.
3 Using hologram glitter, add accent lines to each side of the swirl.
4 Finish with glitter top coat. Glue on the rhinestones of your choice.

Nail Design: Karina Bresnahan

 

Average Time: 2 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $3 per nail
 
Intermediate:
The Tropics
1 Polish the nail turquoise, then cover with two coats of glitter top coat.
2 Paint two flowers in white.
3 Add petals with orange glitter on one flower and gold glitter on the other.
4 Paint leaf shapes in medium green and outline them using light green paint.
5 Finish with top coat. Glue on rhinestones in the center of each flower.

Nail Design: Pam Minch

 

Average Time: 5 to 7 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $5 per nail
     
Advanced:
Frosty
1 Polish the nail glittery beige. Create a snowman shape with white paint. Add light blue outlines around the snowman.
2 Apply glitter top coat over entire design and allow it to dry.
3 Paint a black hat and a sweater in dark purple. With light purple paint, add trim to the sweater and hat, then add crosshatch lines to the sweater.
4 Paint a design on the brim of the hat and add trim to the sweater with the color of your choice. Add a red heart to the bottom of the snowman.
5 Paint a yellow scarf with red detail and fringe. Paint the carrot nose orange, and add black eyes and a mouth. Finish with top coat. Add a rhinestone “button” to the top of the sweater.

Nail Design: Pam Minch

 

Average Time: 10 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $7 per nail
 
 
French:
Golden Saint-Tropez
1 Polish the nail with
gold glitter.
2 Add a Saint-Tropez tip using black polish.
3 Using black paint, add a design to the nail bed.
4 Using gold paint, add tiny dots to the free edge. Finish with top coat.

Nail Design: Pam Minch

 

Average Time: 2 minutes per nail
Suggested Price: $3 per nail
 

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.