The Bedazzler

Fun nail art add-ons create designs that suit everyone’s tastes.

 

By Pam Minch

 

Want to try something new? This month’s Art Gallery gives you the opportunity to think outside the box. As nail techs and artists, we’re always looking for something new for nails, and embellishments are just the answer. Today’s beauty supply stores and manufacturers offer an unbelievable amount of add-ons that can make nail art quick and profitable.
 
Karina Bresnahan from Greenfield, Massachusetts, designed a colorful “dangling” decoration to dress up some simple striped nails, while LisaAnne Gibson from Parker, Colorado, uses rhinestones to give her clients a summery bouquet pick-me-up and add a sparkly twist to French tips. I’ve used several different mediums on a single nail to demonstrate that you don’t need to pick just one form of embellishment for a classy-looking nail.
 
From shaped rhinestones to striping tape, dried flowers to beads, and jewelry to ribbons, there are many items that can be added to a basic polish job to give a lucky client an elegant look!

 

Brush Talk
If you’re uncertain of how an embellished design will look on a nail, try laying out the pattern on a paper towel first. This gives both you and your client the opportunity to make changes before glue gets involved!