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    Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Technicians
    Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Technicians
    Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Technicians
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    Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Technicians

    By Helena Biggs

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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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcturus Publishing
    Release dateJul 5, 2013
    ISBN9781782127116
    Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World's Leading Technicians

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    • 2/5
      This book is pretty outdated by todays standards, maybe it was relevant back in the naughties

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    • 4/5
      Full of interesting ideas and designs and reminds me that even the experts aren't always perfect. Well worth looking through to see who is who in the nail art community. Tonnes of inspiration and a few how-tos. A good introduction book to several methods, not in-depth but a good starter.

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    Nail Art - Helena Biggs

    CHAPTER ONE:

    SCRATCHING THE SURFACE

    Nail art in its most basic form can offer an effortlessly chic and stylish appeal, suited to a working environment or everyday wear. The classic French manicure – a pale nail with a white tip that enhances the natural nail colouring – has been subject to subtle changes since its inception, and the newer styles are suited to those who wish to make a statement with their nails without becoming too adventurous.

    Variations on the classic smooth curve of the white tip include a polished or airbrushed chevron shape or a thick smile line, which is common if nails are fashioned by trained nail technicians using acrylic or gel with an artificial nail tip. These can achieve stunning results, provided you have a keen eye for colour, a steady hand and sufficient practice with nail products and

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