Nail Art

Nail art has exploded onto the scene, giving girls and women a virtually limitless outlet for their creativity. Nail art fans are learning the intricate art of expressing their style with polish, from muted and understated effects, to cute designs, to eye-catchingly wild creations. Idiot's Guide: Nail Art shows readers how to duplicate popular looks and gives them the tools to create their own stunning nails. In this book, readers get:

More than 75 nail art design tutorials, progressing from easy to more advanced.

Large, full-color photos showing each step of the process for each design.

Instructions for basic nail care and manicures to keep nails looking nice.

An introduction to specialized nail art tools and how to use them.

Pedicure steps and a guide to adapting nail art designs for the toes.

Everything the reader needs to know about gel manicures.

Tips for creating the most popular effects, including ombré and 3D elements.

Auteur

Emily Draher is a nail art blogger who writes The Laquerologist, which focuses exclusively on nails: nail polish swatches, nail art, nail and cuticle care, tutorials, and reviews. She is a natural nails nail tech, nail artist, and small business owner at Body*Spa*Banquet Nails. Emily set aside her former career as a biologist to focus on the creativity involved in nail art, and making people feel happy and empowered through beautiful and creative manicures.