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

    By Catherine Rodgers

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    About this ebook

    Have beautiful nails right in the comfort of your home with this YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner and #1 New York Times bestselling cure for the common mani.

    Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed!

    Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine’s stunning looks, you can create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon.

    Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you’ll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails.

    Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have you saying goodbye to the nail salon‑and hello to fashion-forward nails at home!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateDec 18, 2012
    ISBN9781440545184
    DIY Nail Art: Easy, Step-by-Step Instructions for 75 Creative Nail Art Designs
    Author

    Catherine Rodgers

    Catherine Rodgers is the creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails. She is a self-taught nail art designer who loves coming up with unique and creative designs. She is constantly dreaming up new looks in her home in Dawsonville, Georgia.

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      DIY Nail Art - Catherine Rodgers

      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 eliminate any excess oil and allows the nail polish to better adhere to your nail. Then take a nail file or emery board and file your nails into one of the five common nail shapes: oval, square, pointed, squoval, or round. If you’ve been to a nail salon before, you may already know what shape suits your fingers best, but if not, a simple Google search will give you images and descriptions of these nail shapes. Something you can do to make your nails look longer is push the cuticle back. You’ll need to soak your hands in warm water to help soften the cuticle, then push it back with an orange stick. Finally, trim any hangnails around your nails with a pair of nail clippers. You should also apply a moisturizer after you’ve completed your design to help keep your nails looking this way.

      These simple steps will instantly clean up your nails and give you the foundation you need to successfully create your nail art.

      Base Coat and Top Coat

      A base and top coat can also add a professional touch to your nail art. A base coat will preserve your natural nail and create a smooth canvas to work on, while the top coat seals in your design. They are sold under many different brands and range from strengthening to nonstaining types. It’s good to use both a base coat and a top coat since they give both your natural nail and your nail art the best possible protection against stains and chips.

      After you’ve prepared your nails, the first nail polish you should paint onto them is the base coat. Base coats fill in lines and cracks on your nails, so your nail color has an even surface to adhere to. This will not only make your manicure last longer, but will also provide a barrier that prevents dark colors from staining your natural nail. While any clear base coat will do the trick, you might want to consider investing in a formula fortified with protein, Vitamin E, and/or calcium, as these elements replenish the nutrients and moisture in your nails and prevent damage like splitting or peeling.

      Like the base coat, a top coat polish is a clear protective polish. Applied after your nail art is complete, the top coat seals in your design and prevents the color from fading. It also adds shine to the look, and when it is reapplied during the week, it will help prevent chipping. When applying a top coat, make sure to paint underneath your tips as well, since this makes the manicure last much longer.

      Tools and Techniques

      While every piece of nail art is different, there are a few things you should keep on hand when you’re creating a design. Your go-to nail art kit should include a dotting tool, a nail art brush, nail decals, a palette, a top coat, and the nail colors you’re using. These tools are very inexpensive and can be found in beauty supply stores and online at websites like www.amazon.com or www.ebay.com. For nail color, any brand will do as long as it’s opaque and coats your nail well. The more specialized nail tools, like the nail art brush, make your life easier when you’re creating intricate designs. That said, it’s easy to be creative and improvise if you don’t have a certain specific tool at hand. For every tool that is discussed, this book suggests household items that make great substitutions for creating the same effect. No matter what tool you use, be sure to clean it with nail polish remover after you finish the design in order to extend its life and get a clean look every time.

      Dotting Tool

      A great first tool for those looking to get

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