DIY Nail Art
DIY Nail Art

Author: Catherine Rodgers

Publisher: Adams Media

Published: 2013-01-18

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1440545170

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Have beautiful nails right in the comfort of your home with this YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner and #1 New York Times bestselling cure for the common mani. Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed! Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine’s stunning looks, you can create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon. Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you’ll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails. Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have you saying goodbye to the nail salon‑and hello to fashion-forward nails at home!

Nail Art
Nail Art

Author: Helena Biggs

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2013-07-05

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 1782127119

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Nail Art is a lavishly illustrated, full colour exploration of nail art in all its weird and wonderful variations. Featuring the work of prominent nail artists from around the world, it offers freehand designs, fashion-forward styles and eye-catching fantasy creations as well as easy to follow step-by-step projects to create at home. It goes on to consider nail art in relation to modern fashion and celebrity culture and includes profiles of renown technicians throughout. Whether you are a nail technician, a hobbyist looking for inspiration or are simply intrigued by this decorative art, you will find lots to love in this fascinating and visually stunning book.

Nails, Nails, Nails!
Nails, Nails, Nails!

Author: Madeline Poole

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1452127301

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Gone are the days of the classic French manicure—today it's all about nail art. In Nails, Nails, Nails!, Los Angeles–based stylist Madeline Poole presents 25 nail art projects in a range of fabulous looks: leopard print, plaid, stripes, stained glass, lace, glitter, and more! For budding fashionistas and beauty experts alike, this super-fun book presents professional nail-art techniques and all the important tools, plus simple instructions, step-by-step photos, and fabulous shots of the finished nails make it easy for readers to replicate the designs. Packed with inspiration, Nails, Nails, Nails! holds the secrets to dazzling nails that will make heads turn.

Nail Art Sourcebook
Nail Art Sourcebook

Author: Pansy Alexander

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781780974972

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With the current movement for extreme and individualistic beauty, nail art is a way to make your own personal statement as well as turn your nails into the hottest fashion accessories around. In The Nail Art Sourcebook, you will find hundreds of ideas for designs using a full range of effects, all of which you can do yourself or take to a nail technician to execute professionally. The sourcebook opens with an introduction that covers the basic techniques and tools you'll need to re-create the designs, including how-to steps on adding adornments such as glitter, gemstones and foils as well as methods for stencilling, stamping and three-dimensional work. A nail art gallery of over 500 designs, organized thematically, follows, with themes that vary from graphic stripes, chevrons and dots to floral and nature motifs, as well as tribal patterns and animal prints. Not only is nail art a great way to enhance your look for a special occasion or make a fashion statement, it's a fulfilling way to explore your creative potential.

Spectacular Nail Art
Spectacular Nail Art

Author: Larit Levy

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1623540259

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With tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-tos, Spectacular Nail Art has 35 designs to give any look the perfect final touch. Today, great nails mean more than a coat of pink polish. With a variety of designs, ideas, and patterns, you can find the right fit for any occasion. Novices needn’t worry, either, because every project—from sparkling Champagne Chic to the wintry, Christmasy Snappy Snowflakes—includes easy-to-follow instructions and handy step-by-step photos, and most are really simple to create. Have a spooky Halloween with black-and-white cobwebbed nails; hail the red-white-and blue and stars-and-stripes forever with Positively Patriotic; and celebrate the coming of spring with vintage fancy flowers. Go wild with animal prints. Get playful with retro dots, or wedding-ready with pearly bubbles. Tips on nail care, products, and basic manicures (including a French one) help you keep your hands in tip-top shape. One thing’s for sure: with this art on your nails, you’ll never want to wear gloves again!

Spectacular Nail Art
Spectacular Nail Art

Author: Larit Levy

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1607346990

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No woman is fully dressed without the perfect manicure: it’s the final touch, the must-have accessory to any outfit. And today, spectacular nails mean more than a coat of pink polish. It’s fashion art, with a world of fabulous colors, unique patterns, and gorgeous embellishments to choose from. These 35 designs are eye-catching and ultra-stylish, whether you’re looking to liven up an everyday look or get glam for a special occasion. Novices needn’t worry, either, because every project—from sparkling Champagne Chic to the wintry, Christmasy Snappy Snowflakes—includes easy-to-follow instructions and handy step-by-step photos, and most are really simple to create. Have a spooky Halloween with black-and-white cobwebbed nails; hail the red-white-and blue and stars-and-stripes forever with Positively Patriotic; and celebrate the coming of spring with vintage fancy flowers. Go wild with animal prints, like leaping leopard spots or zebra zigzags on your "claws." And even if you can’t make it to Hawaii, your nails can, with designs featuring the island’s famed hibiscus. Whether you’re choosing elegant, wedding-ready pearly bubbles or playful retro dots and fun characters, every pattern here makes an unforgettable statement. Tips on nail care, products, and basic manicures (including a French one) help you keep your hands in tip-top shape. One thing’s for sure: with this art on your nails, you’ll never want to wear gloves again!

Nail Candy
Nail Candy

Author: Donne Geer

Publisher: Weldon Owen International

Published: 2014-06-19

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1681881985

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Great ideas for creating a professional-style manicure at home. From tough leather-and-spike looks to sweet and simple polka dots, from hilarious comic-book nails to far-out galaxy ‘dos, this book will teach anyone how to give themselves truly creative manicures—without a trip to the salon. Nail Candy is a breath of fresh air for nail-art enthusiasts—it’s sassy, fun, and full of DIY nail art tutorials that anyone can do. It contains more than 50 ideas presented in full-color photographs and cute line-art illustrations that show readers exactly how to achieve a certain style, ranging from arty to girlish to hardcore and more. Readers will learn how to mask their nails off to create simple patterns, use simple tools like striping brushes and dotting tools, add studs and decals for edgy flare, and create more ambitious paintings that rival works of art. Selected ideas include: · Sunset Silhouettes · Stained Glass · Sailor Knots · Tiny Tuxes · Geeky Video-Game Mani · Laser Nails · Harajuku Style · Mirrorball Nails · Dia de los Muertos Manu · Splatter Paint · Ikat Style · Wingtip Mani · Feathery Fingertips “A DIY nail art duo we love, Donne and Ginny push boundaries with their anything-but-boring designs.”—The Huffington Post

Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon

Author: Crockett Johnson

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2015-09-29

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 0062430408

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From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's digital bookshelf. One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you. “A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift!

Nailed It.
Nailed It.

Author: Marian Newman

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2019-04-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781786274069

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World-famous nail artist and author of the must-have textbook for nail technicians, Marian Newman reveals the stories behind some of her most iconic nails created for fashion shows and magazines, as well as the secrets and techniques to recreate her incredible nails. Featuring images of Marian's stunning and unique nail looks for Kate Moss, Gisele, and Cara Delevingne, for advertising campaigns by Dior and Alexander McQueen, and fashions shows including Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy, Marian takes you on a journey through her incredible 20-year career working with the biggest names in fashion. Always true to her own style of creative curiosity, Marian provides step-by-step techniques for some of her most outrageous and spectacular nails, as well as revealing what's in her toolkit and where you can buy her favorite products. Full of beautiful photographs from the world's most influential photographers and illuminating behind the scenes details, Nailed It is the essential book for all nail lovers. "Marian Newman is to nails what Karl Lagerfeld is to frocks." Tatler "Marian Newman is arguably the biggest influence in the nail world, ever." Elle

Chica and Jo Craft with Nail Polish
Chica and Jo Craft with Nail Polish

Author: Sandra Vogt

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781497205284

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Crafting with nail polish is fast, easy, and perfect for everyone! Learn how to add marbling effects to coffee mugs and dishware, give splashes of color to sunglasses and phone cases, and embellish shoes, hair accessories, and so much more. Chica and Jo Craft with Nail Polish features 27 fun projects that can be accomplished in minutes with step-by-step instructions for painting techniques on a wide range of surfaces - from wood and paper to glass and plastic - so you can have fun with affordable nail polish in new ways!