Nail Art 101

Nail Art 101 is a free online resource teaching you everything you need to know to make your own beautiful manicures. Featuring in-depth tutorials, inspiring design photos and information on nail care and supplies, you'll be surprising yourself with what you can do!

Whether you're just starting out, or a more advanced artist there is something here for all skill levels. What you want to see is very important to me, so I love your input and tutorial requests. Please don't hesitate to ask!

What's New…

Faded Pastel Nails Tutorial

I am such a sucker for pastel nails, and a reader on twitter requested a tutorial for this look. It's is really soft and beautiful, and you can do all ten nails in about 15 minutes. This technique would work for bright polishes too, but I love the way the pretty pastels blend together. Girly, girly girly!
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New Nails Sets For Sale in the Shop!

Of course my main purpose with this site is to have you all painting your own nails, but I understand sometimes you don't have the time or want something specific. Welcome to my Etsy shop featuring loads of cute nail sets hand painted by yours truly! Time to get shopping!

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Water Color Nails Tutorial

This watercolor nails technique is really cool, but it takes a bit of practice. It creates a really soft look, kind of the opposite of water marbling! This was my first try and it was a bit of a mess, I'm going to try it again, for sure!

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Product Reviews

Are you tired of buying nail products you're super excited about, only to get them home and realize they SUCK? Yeah, so was I. I've decided to create a reviews section so I can let you all know what's great and what's not so great! I'm going to have other nail artists reviewing as well so you can always check with us before you buy!
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Tuxedo Nails Tutorial

As soon as I saw Zooey Deschanel rocking Tuxedo Nails at the Golden Globes I grabbed my camera and started making this tutorial. I love it when celebs rock nail art! Bring it to the mainstream, Zooey! It's such a cute way to make your nails "formal" for such a fancy event. Lucky for you guys, it's really easy to re-create!
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Tips For Nail Art Bloggers

Nail art blogging is gaining in popularity at a rapid pace. There are literally thousands of bloggers out there eager to show off what's on their nails. So why do some succeed while others are struggling to find followers for their brilliant work? It's all down to the details, baby. This article will help you polish your blog and make it the best it can be.
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Two for One! Skull and Cupcake tutorials!

Cupcake nail art is a really popular design, and for good reason! It's kawaii, quick and super easy to customize and make your own. I like to include a cupcake nail with a Mix n Match mani. A polka dot nail, a sparkly nail, a cupcake nail, a floral nail will leave you with fingers that should belong to a princess!
Cupcake Tutorial … Skull Tutorial …

So what are you waiting for? Check out some step by step nail art tutorials to get yourself started and then, the sky is the limit! Not sure what design to do? Our inspiration gallery will get your brain going!