Nail Art Tutorial: Holiday Ballerina Nails

Dec 10th, 2015

KUPA Star Educator Ann Chang shows how to create this holiday inspired design on a ballerina-shaped nail. Watch the whole video for details on each technique!

Images/video: KUPA

Courtesy of Alejandra Sems

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“I love creating 3D roses, and with June being my birthday month and Pride Month, I knew the perfect way to celebrate both was with this rainbow rose design.”

Nail artist: Noelle Moore (@noellefuyunails); photographer: Ijfke Ridgley (@ijfkephoto); model: Arnel Agustin (@fcknnellz); makeup artist: Lynn Yee (@lynnyeemakeup)

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Courtesy of Nethan Nguyen

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Courtesy of Jacquelyn Williams

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Recreate Lily James' Met Gala classy and fun nail look on your own clients, following Betina Goldstein's step-by-step instructions.

Addison Rae's Met Gala nails by Natalie Minerva

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Want to recreate the sparkly gunmetal look Addison Rae rocked at the Met Gala? Check out this how-to!

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How-To: Emma Chamberlain's Met Gala Nail Look

Check out the 3D nail look Emma Chamberlain wore to this year's Met Gala.