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…

Gradient Nails Tutorial

I've gotta be honest. When it comes to nail art, I play favorites and gradient nails are my favorite by a long shot! The work is pretty minimal and the final results is super stylish and impressive. They look amazing on their own or as a base for leopard print, butterflies, zebra or pretty much anything else you can think to paint on your nails!
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Multicolored Nail Art Foils

I'm so excited to share this nail art foil tutorial with you guys! I've always loved the idea of transfer foils, but trying to cover the nail entirely with foil is really difficult. It's near impossible to get it perfectly smooth, and top coat creates wrinkles. So instead of trying to make one color work...we use alllll the foils!
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Velvet Nails Tutorial

Velvet nails are becoming a popular look in the textured nails trend. I wasn't sure at first, but I gave them a try and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I couldn't stop rubbing my nails! This is also a great style to work into animal nail art. Fuzzy white nails can become really cute bunnies!
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Tribal Nails Tutorial

I've been putting off making a tribal nails tutorial for a long time because, if I'm perfectly honest, I hate doing tribal nails! Everybody has strengths and weaknesses and this style of nail just doesn't mesh with me! But I want to give you guys as many tutorials as possible, especially when they're requested so here you go! Just don't judge me! ;)

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Handpainted Zebra Nails Tutorial

Zebra nail art is such a staple. It goes with everything, works in every color and manages to be a totally neutral pattern. All hail the zebra! This tutorial works best with a long, thin brush for the stripes, you can find a good one in the craft section of most Wal Marts!

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Glitter Gradient Tutorial

This glitter gradient tutorial is not very subtle or understated in the least!. It's pretty much sparkles, then more sparkles topped off with a load of rhinestones! This is a perfect idea for a special event where you want to sparkle...literally.

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Gel Nail Polish Tutorial

Gel nail polish has been gaining popularity recently, but I had never tried it myself. So when the people at Red Carpet Manicure contacted me about doing some tutorials, I jumped at the chance to try it out! I'm so pleased with the results! I get lots of emails from people asking how they can make their nail art last longer, and this is the perfect solution!
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A Guide to Nail Art Pens

Pens will change your life! I haven't touched my brushes in weeks! There's loads of different choices out there and they all have their pros and cons. Some claim to be pens, but are actually polishes with long thin brushes. Make sure you actually get what you want! This article will help you make an educated purchase.
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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!

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