Nail design field notes
Nail art, studied closely
Macro views of finished designs, with the color choices and application steps behind each look. Read the details, then try the idea yourself.
Editorial tracks
Three ways to read a design
Color theory
How color pairings shift between a single nail and a whole hand, and why some combinations hold their balance.
Line work
Fine lines, stripes, and graphic edges, with notes on the tools and steadiness each one asks for.
Seasonal finishes
Matte, glossy, and textured finishes arranged into palettes that follow the change of each season.
Our method
Steps alongside the finished look
Each feature documents the stages between a bare nail and the final design, so readers can see where the color was placed and how the shape was built.
We describe the realistic application steps and note where a look takes more patience, so you can judge what to try next.
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New color studies, each week
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