Nailpro USA Feb 2008

I always tell my peers and students how amazing that 10 fingernails could bring the world together across continents. People of all ages and background coming together to share their passion, knowledge, earn recognition and encourage one another to excel in this artform.

I'd like to thank Maureen for her ever ready support in letting me use her as hand model for the winning nails.

Nails on the Cover of Nailpro done by Viv Simmonds of Australia which I will have the honor of meeting next week here in Singapore.

Lunar New Year is here again and it's amazing how time flies by. Get something going with those nails and awe your friends during the mahjong session.

Unfinished inspiration...

The base of the nails were painted with many different colors and layers using Nfu.Oh opal polishes and I handpainted the artwork on top of it. I might just add some 3D effects with colored acrylic, maybe not just yet...

I said I would wear it :)

After a long vacation with short nails no enhancements, I finally came back and did a set (2 designs on each hand) for myself for 2008. Just a note tho, gel nails are big in Israel and I see many girls wearing gel enhancements. It's really an eye opener. They wear it plain in pink and white patterns. My left hand design is inspired by the pink and white glass rose look and the left hand is inspired by sea shells texture and iridiscent colors. The shape is a combi of stilleto and oval nails. [special credit to my 9yr old daughter for taking these shots]

Cute Stuff by Japanese Nailist

Everything in Japan is cute!

Russian Stilletos

Stilletos also known as "Russian style" nails are really the in-thing right now. I do find the shape fascinating and makes the fingers look slender and long. Definitely something I will wear after my trip when I'm not packing/unpacking or dragging my luggages around.

Check out the shine !

Japan is well known for their expertise in the Pink & White sculptured acrylic competition style nails. Check out the nails and the shine !