Nail Art

Nail art is the most happening trend and the latest fashion today. Neat and groomed nails reflect one’s personality and so every Indian woman is becoming possessive and concern about her nails. Taking care of your nails generally begins with manicure and ends up with nail paints, shimmers, nail tattoos and many more nail decorations.

The history of nail decoration is traced back to 3000 B.C when the first nail polish was originated in China.

Ingredients like gum Arabic, gelatin and bees wax were used to create varnishes and lacquers for the nails. Women also used to color their nails with henna or with the juices of bark trees. These methods of nail colors were used for several years but later with the advancement in science and technology new methods came up.

The modern age came up with outstanding nail art and various nail products of fine quality, finish and color. These products cater to the beauty needs of women and help them keep their nails rocking, beautiful and colorful. Sleek, flashy and trendy shades of nail paints with variety of textures and embellishments are flooding the markets today.

The Indian fashion market with various artistic, creative and innovative nail accessories has made a benchmark in the area of cosmetology. The range of products and designs available is heart throbbing from simple dots, geometric patterns, funky stickers, tattoos, abstracts, to stencil art, French manicure, portraits, swarovskis and endless other options.

The most popular nail accessories and nail art are as follows:

- Nail Stripes: These are available in various designs and shapes. To apply these strips gently peel off and lay the stripe across the nail.

- Stars and Dots: These are available in the form of nail stickers or nail polish. Some of the nail polish that is available in the market today comprises of stars and glitters floating in them. These look very attractive and enhance the look of the fingers.

- Nail Stickers: These are available in a range of designs, shapes, colors and finish. To apply, just remove the sticker and place it securely on the nails in the desired position.

- Water Marbling: This is one of the growing methods of nail art that can spice the look of the nails. For this method, take a cup filled with water and add desired colors of paint to the water. Then using a pin or toothpick creates marbling design on the surface and dip your nails into the water. After a few minutes remove nails from the water and clean off the excess polish.

- Nail Jewels: These can be applied using tweezers or special applicators.

- Blending Colors: It’s easy to play with colors and forming various designs on nails. Using a combination of desired colors place dots on the nails and merge them the way you desire.