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Fingernails are the new canvases for tiny works of art

18.05.12

, By Chicago-based artist Carlos Rolon (a.k.a. Dzine). One design features 10 different Venetian masks on each finger, plus tiny circus performers on a couple of nails. Meticulously detailed 3D sculptures are “fantasy art,” explains Roy—fascinating to look at but “not wearable in regular life.”

Wearable or not, competition is fierce. In Canada, the top prize is the Contessa Award. “They’re considered the Oscars of the Canadian beauty industry,” says Jessica Ellison, a six-time winner and owner of Jolie Beauty Bar in Toronto. She is poised for “the most amazing time I can remember in this industry.” The manicurist teaches at George Brown College in Toronto, where 10 years ago she told students in the nail technician course that creative nail art just wasn’t marketable. “But it’s just the opposite; we’ve got middle-aged women wearing the ombré to the office.”

From the French word for shadow, ombré nails change colour gradually—either from nail bed to tip or from thumb to pinky. Also popular is the magnetic mani, where compounds in the polish are attracted to a hovering magnet to create a chevron effect, and the caviar manicure, where tiny beads are sprinkled on top of wet polish.

Source: Macleans.ca

Nail Art Designs for Summer 2012

18.05.12

Graphic details created using a contrasting nail polish hue will always attract a generous amount of attention, so dare to experiment a bit more and give floral motifs, polka dots, stripes, animal prints or marbled effects a try. Although graphic details might seem a bit difficult to create, there are various tricks that can aid in achieving a stunning graphic nail art design without too much fuss. Nail art stickers, nail art needles, nail art brushes and even nail art stamps (Konad) can help you achieve an array of graphic prints with ease and with minimum practice.

Color blocking as well as ombre colored nails displayed symmetrically or asymmetrically will surely make your nails steal the spotlight at any event, so mash-up your favorite nail polish hues and let your imagination run wild when it comes to nail art. Spice-up your nail art design by adding graphic details and various add-ons to your nails such as rhinestones, glitter flakes or any other accessories that catch your

Source: becomegorgeous.com