It’s messy and I would never be able to find a specific design or understand what products and techniques I’ve used.

Teen Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.Today our mani matches The Odds of Lightning by Jocelyn Davies – a magical realism imbued novel about four teens on an adventure! While more intricate designs take patience and sometimes a little creativity with tools (toothpicks, anyone?

She has worked with numerous brands and had a number of celebrity clients, including Kate Hudson and Demi Lovato, before she moved to the UK. Matte top coat to reduce glare for pictures, but the red is so much prettier with a glossy top coat. As assistant editor, she also co-ordinates and judges an annual photographic nail art competition and the Scratch Stars Awards, the only awards dedicated solely to nail technicians. This way when a client walks in with an old nail image you posted a decade ago, you can easily find it in your book and recr e ate it. The rest of the book is filled with shapes of nails and lines to fill in the date, the client’s name, products used, inspiration, etc.

Famed nail artist Hang Nguyen shares tip and techniques for nail prep and painting, plus 30 all-level designs that range from flowers to celestial patterns, holiday motifs, and more, so there's something for every occasion and mood. Her MLIS degree enjoys the company of a BA in English from Hollins University, making Abby an advocate of women's universities. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.