This is an English translation of a bestselling Russian nail art how-to guide. With over 30,000 copies sold since 2006, A Complete Guide To Nail Art is dedicated to the techniques of decorative manicure. You're about to learn about the nail art's latest trends and the materials used in it, such as various types of polish, rhinestones, glitter, foil, jewelry and nail tattoos. You'll learn how to use nail art tools: needles and toothpicks, brushes, files, nippers; you'll try your hand at nail piercing, too. The book's training section will enable you to create your own designs and to apply the principles of arrangement and composition in your work. It'll teach you how to prepare a nail, how to choose the right tools, how to create the necessary background for your design. The book will explain the principles of creating classic and French manicure and of working with water-soluble paints.

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!

YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner #1 New York Times Bestseller The 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!

Achieve professional looking nails in a multitude of styles to suit all ages and ages.

Tammy Taylor's "Guide to Manicuring & Advanced Nail Technology" is the most professional nail application and procedures book (manual) available in the world. - This guide is so complete, that all states requiring licensing of nail technicians have approved this Guide (manual). - Every salon owner and every nail technician needs this manual for reference. - Over 460 photos and illustrations. - Tammy personally does every nail procedure herself, and explains every step with pictures and explanations. Other Tammy Taylor books available: - - - - Workbook for Guide (manual)- - - - Nail Technology, State Board Review Book

Looks at manicuring and pedicuring in a commercial environment. Topics covered by this book include bacteriology and sterilization, cosmetic science, equipment and materials, the manicure, the pedicure, nail disorders and diseases and business management.