This week we caught up with Sashanie Gray, a freelance nail artist based in South Florida. Simplicity is the name of the game this fall and Sashanie got the memo! We love her linear design done in moody blue, clean nude and with a pop of gold. Read on to discover how to recreate this
This week we caught up with Mimi Wilson, a freelance nail artist based in Brooklyn, NY. For fall, we’re excited about subtle interpretations of trends. Mimi’s floral and polka dot manicure is a great example. We’ve fallen for her soft take on the mixed prints trend. The chic color selection ensures this fresh design can
This week we caught up with Casandra Lamar, a freelance nail artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Casandra loves what she does and we think it shows! Her latest textural design that caught our eye proves pink can be more than pretty, and is always appropriate during the month of October. She found a way to
This week we caught up with Casandra Lamar, a freelance nail artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Every October we’re looking for new ways to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With pink manicures popping up all over the place, we’re impressed by this subtle design. A bit textural and completely chic, this pink
This week we caught up with Imagine Uhlenbrock, a freelance nail artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. We love her interpretation of the hit television show The Twilight Zone. Monochrome and moody, this design is full of intricate details – swirls, stars, and sayings, oh my! Imagine truly captured the elements of the sci-fi show
This week we caught up with Kelly McPherson, a freelance nail artist based in Los Angeles, CA. We cannot take our eyes off the precise grid design paired with precious floral graphics. Done in neutral shades with a subtle pop of yellow, this nail art look is fresh for fall. Read on to learn more
This week we caught up with Ami Vega, a freelance nail artist based in New York City. One of her latest nail art creations, a gilded chevron design, is chic and simple for fall. A neutral base is pointed in the right direction with a pretty, golden triangle accent. Done with almond nails for a
This week we caught up with Nettie Davis, a freelance editorial and celebrity nail artist based in West Hollywood, CA. Popping up all over the place (like Nettie’s work) the pyramid design can definitely be classified as a popular nail art choice. Savoring the final days of summer, we’re in ‘bright color heaven’ thanks to
This week we caught up with Lynette Swain, a South Miami-based freelance nail technician and an instructor at the Hollywood Institute of Beauty and Careers. The Trend: A majestic dream catcher manicure channels good dreams and good vibes only. According to Native American culture, a dream catcher’s woven web traps nightmares while good dreams are
This week we caught up with Cristal B., a freelance nail artist based in Philadelphia, PA who makes a bi-weekly trek to New York to showcase her talents at Polish Bar in Brooklyn. We’re obsessing over her cool abstract design using toned down versions of primary colors. Attention-grabbing yet wearable, this design is a great
This week. we caught up with Eda Levenson, a Brooklyn-based freelance nail artist and founder of Lady Fancy Nails, who used the cool, Dead Presidents nail collection by Tomboy BKLYN to create her latest Aztec-inspired design. The Trend: New nail art trends tend to pop up daily. With numerous designs to choose from, it’s no
This week we caught up with Ceci Gomez, a nail artist based in Houston, Texas gearing up to open her own salon. The Trend: Embrace New Orleans culture with these masquerade ball-inspired nails. The purpose of a masquerade is not only to conceal your identity, but also to morph into someone else (at least for
This week we caught up with Sashanie Gray, a freelance nail artist based in South Florida. Simplicity is the name of the game this fall and Sashanie got the memo! We love her linear design done in moody blue, clean nude and with a pop of gold. Read on to discover how to recreate this
This week we caught up with Mimi Wilson, a freelance nail artist based in Brooklyn, NY. For fall, we’re excited about subtle interpretations of trends. Mimi’s floral and polka dot manicure is a great example. We’ve fallen for her soft take on the mixed prints trend. The chic color selection ensures this fresh design can
This week we caught up with Casandra Lamar, a freelance nail artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Casandra loves what she does and we think it shows! Her latest textural design that caught our eye proves pink can be more than pretty, and is always appropriate during the month of October. She found a way to
This week we caught up with Casandra Lamar, a freelance nail artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Every October we’re looking for new ways to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With pink manicures popping up all over the place, we’re impressed by this subtle design. A bit textural and completely chic, this pink
This week we caught up with Imagine Uhlenbrock, a freelance nail artist based in Omaha, Nebraska. We love her interpretation of the hit television show The Twilight Zone. Monochrome and moody, this design is full of intricate details – swirls, stars, and sayings, oh my! Imagine truly captured the elements of the sci-fi show
This week we caught up with Kelly McPherson, a freelance nail artist based in Los Angeles, CA. We cannot take our eyes off the precise grid design paired with precious floral graphics. Done in neutral shades with a subtle pop of yellow, this nail art look is fresh for fall. Read on to learn more
This week we caught up with Ami Vega, a freelance nail artist based in New York City. One of her latest nail art creations, a gilded chevron design, is chic and simple for fall. A neutral base is pointed in the right direction with a pretty, golden triangle accent. Done with almond nails for a
This week we caught up with Nettie Davis, a freelance editorial and celebrity nail artist based in West Hollywood, CA. Popping up all over the place (like Nettie’s work) the pyramid design can definitely be classified as a popular nail art choice. Savoring the final days of summer, we’re in ‘bright color heaven’ thanks to
This week we caught up with Lynette Swain, a South Miami-based freelance nail technician and an instructor at the Hollywood Institute of Beauty and Careers. The Trend: A majestic dream catcher manicure channels good dreams and good vibes only. According to Native American culture, a dream catcher’s woven web traps nightmares while good dreams are
This week we caught up with Cristal B., a freelance nail artist based in Philadelphia, PA who makes a bi-weekly trek to New York to showcase her talents at Polish Bar in Brooklyn. We’re obsessing over her cool abstract design using toned down versions of primary colors. Attention-grabbing yet wearable, this design is a great
This week. we caught up with Eda Levenson, a Brooklyn-based freelance nail artist and founder of Lady Fancy Nails, who used the cool, Dead Presidents nail collection by Tomboy BKLYN to create her latest Aztec-inspired design. The Trend: New nail art trends tend to pop up daily. With numerous designs to choose from, it’s no
This week we caught up with Ceci Gomez, a nail artist based in Houston, Texas gearing up to open her own salon. The Trend: Embrace New Orleans culture with these masquerade ball-inspired nails. The purpose of a masquerade is not only to conceal your identity, but also to morph into someone else (at least for
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