Lace Nails

Not since Madonna’s 1980’s fingerless lace gloves has lace as a hand accessory been such a sensation! Lace Nails are achieved by cutting thin pieces of lace material and affixing them to the natural nail with nail adhesive. They can then be polished over with a clear coat for a long lasting, shiny finish, sealed with UV gel or left bare for a short-term matte effect. The color, texture and pattern of the lace contribute to the vast variety of options for implementing this look. The nature of the process ensures that no two nails will be exactly alike, which is enticing to those looking to make a unique statement with their manicure. Lace Nails have been spotted on the red carpet upon fashion-forward celebrities such as Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez, among others.

Blackberry Bling

In this technological age, it seems like everyone is incessantly typing away on their iPhones and Blackberries, as texting has become the preferred means of communication. Along with progress, must come style and “Blackberry Bling” is the fearless fashionista’s way of making more than one statement while texting. The idea is to polish the four fingers of the hand one color and then the thumbs in a different, yet complimentary color or use glitter and gems to embellish them. This makes the thumbs stand out from the rest of the hand, as they are the fingers used to type when texting. An alternate variation is to paint the ring fingers to match the thumbs. This is a fun and flashy look for clients looking for something bold and unique in their manicure.

Mommy & Me Manis

Reinvigorate your service menu with a super-hot service offering that’s taking salons by storm. “Mommy & Me” Manicures are all the rage from Hollywood to the biggest cities and smallest towns. A perfect mother-daughter bonding activity, an indulgent trip to the nail salon is high quality girl time with perks! Little divas know well manicured fingers and toes are an ultra chic accessory for any outfit. Celebrity mother/daughters hooked on this practice include Jennifer Garner & Violet Affleck, Kate Beckinsale & Lily Sheen, Katie Holmes & Suri Cruise, and Tish & Miley Cyrus.

White Is Where It's At

White isn’t just for before Labor Day anymore, and as a nail color, ultra stark-white is sexy, glamorous and edgy. Whether worn by demure damsels Scarlett Johansson and Natasha Bedingfield, or by fierce fashionistas like Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani, the versatile, eye-catching qualities of white polish such as Deborah Lippmann's Amazing Grace cannot be denied. Even guys are getting in on the white trend – 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been known to rock a white polished manicure. Matte or shiny on fingers or toes – white is where it’s at.

The Great UV Lamp Debate

The great debate about UV gel curing lamps rages on -- are they harmful or harmless? Well, here's the final word from Nailpro Magazine's March 2013 issue. The verdict? UV lamps are safe! So if you'd like to try a UV or LED cured gel manicure -- go right ahead!

Back & Better Than Ever!

There have been several new developments since the last time I blogged and I'm excited to share them with you!

First, I've launched a new website for my Freelance Nail Artist business, NailingItNYC. The site includes my service menu as well as a photo showcase of my work and is a place to share everything in my life that has to do with my love of nails. Be sure to check it out!

Also, I've joined Instagram as another medium to share my work.
You can follow me @nailingitnyc.



And lastly, I will be blogging here regularly again, so be sure to stay tuned for product reviews, nail art tutorials, trends, a peek inside the wonderful work of nails backstage at NY Fashion Week and so much more!