DIY Nail Art: Easy, Step-By-Step Instructions for 75 Creative Nail Art Designs

2012·47.61 MB·english

by  Catherine Rodgers [Rodgers

DIY
NAIL ART
Easy, Step-by-Step Instructions for
75 Creative Nail Art Designs
CATHERINE RODGERS
Copyright © 2013 by F+W Media, Inc.
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Always read and follow instructions and safety warnings for all tools and materials, and call in
a professional if the task stretches your abilities too far. Although every effort has been made
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responsible for accidents, injuries, or damage incurred as a result of tasks undertaken by
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Photography by Catherine Rodgers.
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Dedication
In memory of my mom.
Acknowledgments
I would first like to thank my friends and family for always being there
and for supporting me. I would like to say a special thank you to
Andrea Hakanson, who helped me along in this process. And finally, I
want to say thank you to all of the people who watched my videos and
supported my work; I would never have had this opportunity if it
weren’t for them.
Contents
Introduction
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
NAIL ART DESIGNS
Ladybug Nails
Vintage Rose Nails
Neon Peace Sign Zebra Nails
Blue Faded Zebra Nails
Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Nails
Forest Pixie Nails
Black Lace Nails
Strawberries and Polka Dot Nails
’80s Floral Nails
Pink and Black Animal Print Nails
Summer Citrus Nails
Paris-Inspired Nails
Hawaiian Hibiscus Nails
Nautical Nails
Hot Pink Zebra Nails
Sweetheart Pink Nails
Flowers and Bubbles Nails
Cherry Blossom Nails
Argyle Nails
Tiger Print Nails
Turquoise and Gold Leopard Print Nails
Daisy Nails
Cute Bow Nails
Cloud and Rainbow Nails
Abstract over Rainbow Nails
Paint Splatter Nails
Maroon Leopard Print Nails
Palm Tree Nails
Zigzag Nails
Giraffe Print Nails
Pink Camo Nails
Cupcake Nails
Rastafarian Nails
Diamond Nails
Swirled Color Nails
Orange and Purple Tiger Print Nails
Simple Floral Nails
Strawberry Tip Nails
Plaid Nails
Fire Nails
Rainbow Drip Nails
Bumblebee Nails
Owl Nails
Cute Penguin Nails
Cow Print Nails
Rubber Ducky Nails
Blue and Zebra Checkered Nails
Starry Sky Nails
Ice Cream Pop Nails
Pink Skull Nails
Black and Pink Stripe Nails
Turquoise and Brown Nails
Gift-Wrapped Nails
Easter Egg Nails
Summer Fruit Nails
Light Burst Nails
Button Nails
Lips Theme Nails
Silver Glitter Heart Nails
Mushroom Nails
Snowman Nails
Purple Leaves Nails
St. Patrick’s Day Nails
Fourth of July Nails
Sports Nails
Patched Nails
Music Note Nails
Black and Gold Jeweled Nails
Black, White, and Blue Nails
Spiderweb Nails
Easy Dotted Nails
Mermaid Nails
Icing Tip Nails
Strings of Dots Nails
Simple Flower Nails
Introduction
Creating amazing designs is not only fun, but incredibly easy with just
a few simple tools. It really requires no experience, and instantly adds
a personal shimmer to your nails you can’t get anywhere else. You
just need to learn a few basic tools and techniques, like which tool is
best for making dots, how to create different shapes, and what you’ll
need to do to your nails to get the best results and achieve the nail art
in this book.
The most important thing to remember is this: Practice makes
perfect. You shouldn’t get discouraged if your first design doesn’t
come out exactly like the picture. While many of the nail art designs in
this book are super easy to recreate, some (like Palm Tree Nails)
require a lot of drawing and are hard to get down at first. But don’t
worry, after a few tries and with the right tools, you’ll master these
intricate designs and even be able to create your own original ones.
So say goodbye to the nail salon and hello to attention-grabbing
nails! With this book, you’ll have everything you need to punch up your
nails and create fun, one-of-a-kind designs.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
You might think that a manicurist or nail technician is the only one who
can create beautiful nail designs. After all, they’ve taken classes and
have made a career out of giving thousands of clients the perfect
manicure. But designing your nails isn’t nearly as scary or difficult as
you might think. In fact, once you get started, you’ll wonder why you
went to the nail salon in the first place. Best of all, you’ll have the
satisfaction of knowing that you not only accomplished this salon-
quality look on your own, but that you didn’t have to spend a lot of
money doing so. There are just a couple of things you need to know
before you get started.
Prepping Your Nails and Taking Care of
Your Design
Creating the perfect manicure and nail art design isn’t just about color
or pattern. You must allow each nail polish layer to dry as you
complete each step in order to make the design last. You also have to
make sure that your nails are in good shape. You might be tempted to
skip these first few steps, but the prep work is just as essential as the
nail art itself. It not only keeps your nails healthy and clean, but
extends the polished look of your design. Now, who wouldn’t want
that?
Cutting and Shaping Your Nails
Before you start any design, you should wipe your nails with a
cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover. Even if your nails aren’t
painted, you should always make this your first step because it helps