Preface - Professional Secrets to Nail Art

As far back as the days of Cleopatra, women have searched for new ways to enhance their appearance. Today, perhaps more than ever, because of their positive health, fitness and beauty attitudes and their awareness of the impact that beautiful nails have on their overall appearance, women have helped the nail care industry in the United States to grow at astonishing rates. Nail art has understandably become the hottest fashion trend to withstand the test of time.

Women, young and old, have been taking my Nail Art Seminar for years, for both professional and personal use. Nail technicians interested in giving their customers’ nails a special, distinctive touch, that is sure to increase interest in their work and ultimately boost their business, have sat alongside women interested in learning nail art techniques for application on their own nails. While learning the various application techniques, professional secrets and the “do’s and don’ts” associated with each respective material, these women were able to explore their own limits of creativity with very exciting results.

Upon seeing how hundreds of women have enjoyed and successfully learned these techniques over the past few years and in response to many more inquiries, I finally decided to write a book sharing my secrets and those of other professionals within the nail industry on the proper application of beautiful and glamorous nail art. I’ve included instruction on materials that were a part of both my Nail Art Seminars I and II. Since there are many nail art materials available for nail decoration, learning the various techniques can at first be confusing. To minimize this confusion, I have divided nail art materials into categories. This unique categorization method places materials with similar application techniques in the same category. Each nail art material within a category is given it’s own section which includes simply written, step-by step application instructions, a list of the materials required and professional secrets and side tips to enhance glamour and ensure long lasting designs.

Because of the lasting popularity of this art, nail art instruction is now a requirement in the nail technicians licensing curriculum for many states. This book is the first to take a serious and comprehensive approach to nail art instruction. The instructional content does not assume previous knowledge of the reader, so anyone can easily understand and learn the various techniques.

I am not a naturally talented artist. However, I have spent many years experimenting and researching the proper application techniques and professional secrets associated with each and every nail art product available. Becoming familiar with every nail art material, understanding how to work with them and how to apply them to the nail, is the key to unleashing one’s creative potential.

If I can create these designs, anyone can! After learning the various techniques and professional secrets, the sky’s the limit for your own personal creativity! Once you get started you'll be amazed at the results you’ll achieve. So welcome to the Glamorous World of Nail Art, where you’re the artist and each work of art is right at your fingertips!