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.

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With the onset of creative techniques and imaginations, nail art has become the latest fashion statement today. Nails resemble a plain canvas, where nail artists explore their creativity and imaginations. The technique only requires few colors and creativity.

In the ancient times, nails were decorated with glitters and painted with henna and nail paints. But the modern world has come up with new techniques and various different nail decoration methods. The Indian fashion market is predominated with variety of creative and unique nail accessories.

These accessories are developing a niche in the cosmetic industry. The range of nail embellishments include geometric patterns, stars, nail glitters, colorful nail paints, gloss, stencil art, nail stickers, strips, nail tattoos, nail jewels, and many more.

Nail art requires a little practice, lot of patience and a free mind to explore the horizon of creativity. The first step for performing any nail art is to clean your nails well and file them in the desired shape. Then, choose the right product for yourself. Decide what you want to use an art pen, brush, sticker, stripe, bubble, marbling or just play with colors.

After you have selected the product, just explore your imaginations and think of a beautiful design that can enhance the look of your nails. Before starting off with any decoration or embellishments, apply a base coat to define the nails.

You can apply a transparent or a white base to the nails and make it your canvas. On your created canvas play with colors and make your own designs. Once you are through with the nail art, make sure that you apply a top coat before you wind up. This will help you to secure your art for longer.