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    Nails, Nails, Nails!: 25 Creative DIY Nail Art Projects
    Nails, Nails, Nails!: 25 Creative DIY Nail Art Projects
    Nails, Nails, Nails!: 25 Creative DIY Nail Art Projects
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    Nails, Nails, Nails!: 25 Creative DIY Nail Art Projects

    By Madeline Poole and Lara Rossignol

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    Gone are the days of the classic French manicure—today it's all about nail art. In Nails, Nails, Nails!, Los Angeles–based stylist Madeline Poole presents 25 nail art projects in a range of fabulous looks: leopard print, plaid, stripes, stained glass, lace, glitter, and more! For budding fashionistas and beauty experts alike, this super-fun book presents professional nail-art techniques and all the important tools, plus simple instructions, step-by-step photos, and fabulous shots of the finished nails make it easy for readers to replicate the designs. Packed with inspiration, Nails, Nails, Nails! holds the secrets to dazzling nails that will make heads turn.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateApr 30, 2013
    ISBN9781452127309
    Nails, Nails, Nails!: 25 Creative DIY Nail Art Projects
    Author

    Madeline Poole

    Madeline Poole is a Los Angeles nail stylist whose designs have been featured in Teen Vogue, the New York Times, Interview, and Nylon.

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      Good easy ideas of a variety of levels. Not requiring a lot of equipment and the author details what is required for each design before starting.
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    Nails, Nails, Nails! - Madeline Poole

    Acknowledgments

    Introduction

    I’m often asked why nail art is so popular these days—why people of all ages, backgrounds, and fashion sensibilities are experimenting with unexpected colors and bold, eye-catching designs. There are as many different answers to this question as there are ways of painting your nails. Too many to count! But one thing is clear—nail art is fun. Really fun. It’s as simple as that.

    Nail art is where art, beauty, and fashion unite. Many people come to nail art with an interest in cosmetics, applying polish and colors with the same passion and precision as they do eyeliner and lipstick. Others view it as a fashion accessory, completing an outfit and balancing color and texture in the same way a hat or purse can be a stylish finishing touch. Still others enjoy it as an exciting craft, spontaneously arranging shapes and colors on the nail like paints on a canvas, patches on a quilt, or beads on a necklace.

    For me, nail art is a form of self-expression that channels all my hobbies and interests: miniature painting, color theory, pattern, and of course fashion and beauty. My nail art toolbox includes a wide range of inspirations: ancient symbols, optical illusions, textiles, pop art, nature, iconography, murals, sculpture, and music, among many others. When it comes to self-expression, anything goes! Inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places.

    As you complete the projects in this book, I hope you will find new ways of expressing yourself and new ways of using nail polish that you never imagined. Start by reading the tools and techniques sections for helpful nail art know-how. Then choose from the twenty-five classic and original designs that represent a broad range of styles. Many projects require only nail polish, while some feature embellishments such as crystals, lace, and even shimmering gold leaf. Some play tricks on the eye—like Brick (page 91) and Electric Fade (page 111)—while others are stunningly simple, like Pyramid Point (page 103), 1920s Two-Tone (page 43), and Half-Moon (page 27). Find a partner to complete the more challenging styles—Plaid (page 123), Cubic (page 71), and Multistripe (page 119), for example—as extra hands are needed to apply intricate details. All projects offer opportunity for your own customization and interpretation.

    Let each project be an experiment. If you make a mistake, simply wipe it off and start over—or keep going, and see where it takes you. Let each nail you decorate represent a different side of your personality. Your finished nails will be stylish, crafty, beautiful, and uniquely yours, all at once.

    —Madeline Poole

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . .

    Nail Art Tools

    There are dozens of nail art tools on the market, many of which are common household items or craft supplies that you might already own. The following lists include the key tools that every aspiring nail artist should obtain, plus miscellaneous items that are used in the projects in this book.

    POLISHES

    Clear base coat creates a smooth first layer before color is applied and aids in polish bonding to the nail.

    Clear top coat is a glossy sealant that provides a protective layer for the completed look and adds gorgeous shine. A fast-drying top coat is a must.

    Nail polish or nail varnish is a lacquer that applies color to the nail.

    A striper polish is a nail polish featuring a brush that is long and thin, perfect for painting stripes (as its name implies), intricate curves, and covering larger areas of miniature decoration. Stripers are available in a wide variety of colors, just like nail polishes.

    BASIC TOOLS

    An angled-edge eyeliner brush, typically used on the eyes, is recommended as a nail art tool for applying nail polish remover with precision. (It is important to designate one brush for the exclusive purpose of nail art.

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