Step by Step: Emoji Nail Art To Make Your Clients Smile

Jul 2nd, 2021

Courtesy of Emelie Westin

Courtesy of Emelie Westin

In a world fueled by smartphones and social media, emojis have become a language all their own. It seems only fitting that these quirky graphics have received their own unofficial holiday: World Emoji Day on July 17, 2021. To celebrate, nail artist Emelie Westin of Beautiful in Light (@beautiful_in_light) created a fun, festive set celebrating all things emojis. “I asked my followers what their favorite emojis are, and together we picked these beauties!”

For the full step-by-step tutorial, check out the July/August 2021 issue of our digital magazine.

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