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Newspaper print transfer for an experimental manicureA newspaper can become an unexpectedly useful nail art tool. With a little rubbing alcohol, a pale base colour, and a few minutes of patience, printed text can…
The Art of the Half-Moon Manicure with Tape and StampingA half-moon manicure frames the base of each nail with a curved band of contrasting polish. The design can look delicate and vintage, graphic and modern, or…
China Glaze For Audrey: A Tiffany-Inspired Blue Worth RevisitingSome nail polishes are remembered because they defined a color family. China Glaze For Audrey is one of those shades. Its soft robin’s-egg blue sits between…
How to Use a Silicone Mat for Stamping and CleanupA silicone nail art mat can turn a messy stamping session into a controlled, reusable workspace. Instead of chasing stray polish across a desk or picking dried…
Creating an oyster shell nail art look with sheer colorsAn oyster shell manicure takes its inspiration from the soft, irregular beauty of nacre: milky translucence, watery lavender, pale pink, muted green, and…
OPI Big Apple Red review: a timeless cream redSome nail polishes earn a permanent place in a collection because they are unusual, while others become staples precisely because they are dependable. OPI Big…
Bookish nails with gradients and stamped lettersA good manicure can feel like a tiny piece of visual storytelling. For a bookish design, the colour palette suggests the setting, the gradient creates…
Messy Mansion vs MoYou London stamping platesStamping plates can change the character of a manicure in seconds. A sheer base becomes lace, a metallic polish turns into crisp line work, and a simple color…
Build a custom nail art kit on a budgetA creative manicure does not require a drawer full of expensive supplies. With a few dependable polishes, a small set of tools, and a little planning, you can…
Swatching Five of the Most Popular Red Nail Polishes from 2013Red nail polish has a way of surviving every trend cycle. In 2013, bright reds, blue-based crimsons, classic scarlets, and ruby glitters all had a place in…