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Volume One. Issue Four. 7 Tribal 26 Back to School

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Our goal is to make Nail Art Gallery Magazine as interactive as possible. You can simply flip through the pages and peruse the awesome art. The icons below are scattered throughout these pages. Heres what youre looking for: Any time you see this icon, click on it to go directly to step-by-step instructions for that design.

Editor Hannah Lee Hannah.Lee@bobit.com Senior Editor Beth Livesay Beth.Livesay@bobit.com Managing Editor Sree Roy Sree.Roy@bobit.com Art Director Danielle Parisi Danielle.Parisi@bobit.com Graphic Artist Yuiko Sugino Yuiko.Sugino@bobit.com Graphic Artist Kimberly Pham Kim.Pham@bobit.com Production Manager Carla Benavidez Carla.Benavidez@bobit.com For subscription inquiries: nailartgallery@bobit.com For editorial inquiries: Beth.Livesay@bobit.com For advertising inquiries: Michelle.Mullen@bobit.com (310) 533-2465

When you see this icon, click on it to go directly to a video tutorial for that design. Any time you see this icon, click on it to see a gallery of similar images on Nail Art Gallery or NailsMag.com. When you see this icon, click on it to go online for more on that trend.

This icon isnt interactive, but weve peppered it throughout the magazine to give you helpful hints on creating your own designs.

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A look back

As I look at the back-to-school section in this issue, Im reminded of how my own experience with nails actually began in school. In junior high I painted my nails weekly. There was even a day in P.E. when I let my friend take a yellow highlighter to my nails. In high school I wore flip-flops almost daily so I painted my toenails constantly. I remember the pure satisfaction of finding the perfect polish to match my lavender prom dress. I was first introduced to stiletto nails senior year because my AP English teacher always wore hers extra-long and pointy in outlandish colors that she let her young sons pick out. The truth is many of us can trace our style evolution (and pitfalls) to our time in school. And while we may have fallen into the trap of wearing trends others deemed cool, it was always refreshing to get a chance to start over again come September. I always got excited about going back to school. I would compare it with the rush of excitement I get now when I remove a chipped or outgrown design from my nails. While bare nails arent my thing, I do like the looks of them for a bit because they signify a fresh start. For a moment I realize that my nails can become anything and look however trendy, classic, or outstanding as I so desire. The power to go to a salon, try a new technique, or change my color every other day is literally at my tips. I may have outgrown the need to match my nail color to my dress and wear flip-flops daily, but the desire to do better with every fresh start never gets old. One things for sure: no more highlighter manicures.

[top] Me (left) with Ginny Geer (one of our cover artists) of Hey, Nice Nails. [bottom] In honor of our fashion section I am sharing this Oscar de la Rentainspired nail art that Ginny Geer created on my nails.

Patterns of lines and dots reminiscent of prints in other cultures define the tribal design. Ikat, chevrons, and geometric shapes sometimes get included into the mix for nail art that is heavy on the details. Bright color palettes have enhanced this look to make it a trendy must-try for nail enthusiasts everywhere.

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Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nail and Hair Studio in Cape Coral, Fla., shows how to punch up any tribal design with oodles of color. Click here to see this tutorial.

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Samantha Staines, U.K. [Click here for full profile.]

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Michelle Derrickson, Chelles Nails, Columbus, Ga.

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Tribal designs arent for nail lacquer only. Gelpolish can help you achieve the same look. Click here for a tutorial using OPI GelColor.

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Riki Go, Cebu, Philippines [Click here for full profle.]

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Pinky Huynh, Pinky Nails Salon, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. [Click here for full profle.]

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1. Rebecca Isaac, Northampton, U.K. 2. Hang Tran, Exotic Nails, Pensacola, Fla. 3. Tish Lemmons, Glo Salon Spa & Boutique, Paragould, Ark. [Click here for full profle.]

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Kerlisha Munroe, Kerlys Artistic Nails, Trinidad and Tobago [Click here for full profile.]

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Diem Thao Nguyen, Vivi Nails [Click here for full profile.]

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Emily Verrall, EEvning Nails, Queensland, Australia [Click here for full profile.]

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Danielle White, Homestead, Fla. [Click here for full profile.]

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Lauren Wireman, Wildfowers Nail and Hair Studio, Cape Coral, Fla. [Click here for full profile.]

For more tribal nail art, click here.

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back to school
The nostalgia of returning to campus, enjoying recess, and the horrors of homework are all relived every year around August. With the winding down of summer comes traditional back to school shopping. While out buying school supplies and new clothes why not get a new nail look as well?

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Your nails can definitely make the grade with this easy nail art tutorial by Sara Khalaf of Romulus, Mich. Learn how to recreate this design here.

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Nail Tip: Pencil It In For nail art with a lot of scribbles, a pencil would be a great accent nail.
1. Danielle White, Homestead, Fla. [Click here for full profile.] 2. Sharon Leavy, Ireland [Click here for full profile.] 3. Rosa Vargas, Nails by Rosa, Palm Springs, Fla.

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Alexandra Barbosa, Alys Nails, North Arlington, N.J. [Click here for full profile.]

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Kerlisha Munroe, Kerlys Artistic Nails, Trinidad and Tobago [Click here for full profile.]

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Kristina McReynolds, Phoenix [Click here for full profile.]

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Kimber Thompson, The Rose Salon, Gillette, Wyo. [Click here for full profile.]

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fashion
The trends in the fashion world undeniably influence trends in the nail world. Fabrics, patterns, and even a designers name can accessorize your tips. Some nail artists take literal interpretations of clothing and transform it onto their nails by painting shoes, dresses, tuxedos, and zippers. The nail fashions featured in this section are definitely runway-worthy.
Fall fashion weeks occur every February, and spring shows start in September. Click here for a look at our fall photo gallery to see how to dress your nails this season.

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1. Sandra Vukobratov, s Nails, Novi Sad, Serbia [Click here for full profile.] 2. Amber Young, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, U.K. [Click here for full profile.]

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Marleen Esho, Turkey [Click here for full profile.]

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Vivian Le, Vivian Nail Bar, Milpitas, Calif. [Click here for full profile.]

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1. Amber Young, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, U.K. [Click here for full profile.] 2. Alina LaRose, Belle Vernon, Pa.

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1. Amy Masters, Perfect 10 Nail Salon, Worland, Wyo. [Click here for full profile.] 2. Talia Scherer, Sculpted Gel Nails by Talia, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada [Click here for full profile.]

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One design you can always count on walking the runway is animal print. Whether its leopard, cheetah, tiger or ocelot, these cats walk directly of the stage and onto nails season after season. Click here to see a slideshow of the most fashionable feline-inspired nails.

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Talia Scherer, Sculpted Gel Nails by Talia, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada [Click here for full profile.]

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Nail Tip: The Face of Fashion Draw the face of your favorite designer or recreate the iconic face from vintage Vogue covers.

1. Nicole Wong, Bandar Sri Menjalara, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [Click here for full profile.] 2. Kerlisha Munroe, Kerlys Artistic Nails, Trinidad and Tobago [Click here for full profile.]

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1. Maria Morrison 2.Talia Scherer, Sculpted Gel Nails by Talia, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada [Click here for full profile.]

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Chi Chi Xu, Cape Town, South Africa Nail artist and blogger Chi Chi Xu has always had a curiosity for beautiful things. She remembers drawing Xu on her nails when she was young. I started nail art from having a creative background rather than from the beautician/nail technician side of things. Her fascination with creating beautiful nails has naturally led her to appreciate the work of South Africas finest fashion designers. For those not familiar with South African fashion, Xu explains that it is more about a community of designers celebrating the multiple cultures and heritage of the country. The major difference between the South African fashion world and what we are used to seeing is the influence on nail art. Nail art is not as established here as it is in other countries, says Xu, so there are definitely great opportunities for growth and creativity. Xu recreated looks from Thula Sindi and Gavin Rajahs latest collections. Click here to see the original runway looks that inspired these haute nails.

Photos on this page courtesy of Simon Deiner

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Photos on this page courtesy of Simon Deiner

Chi Chi Xu, Cape Town, South Africa

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1. Alina LaRose, Belle Vernon, Pa. 2. Rosa Vargas, Nails by Rosa, Palm Springs, Fla.

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Colette Waltman, Colettes RNR, Calgary, Alberta, Canada [Click here for full profile.]

Click here for more fashion-inspired nail art.

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metallics
Nothing shines quite like precious metals. Traditional gold, silver, and bronze are now being embellished with copper and rose gold. You can choose to rock a heavy metal look or a pristinely polished one. We mined the best of both worlds and featured those that met the gold standard here.

Hillary Fry of Shorewood, Wis., hammered out these beauties for the January cover of NAILS Magazine. Click here to see how she crafted this copper nail art.

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Rita Korn, Fort Wayne, Ind. [Click here for full profle.]

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Aya Kurata, Japan [Click here for full profle.]

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Donne & Ginny Geer, Hey, Nice Nails, Long Beach, Calif.

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Foil & Flowers

Foils can be applied to easily add shine to gel-polish and acrylic designs. Meryl Hayton of Lounge Hair Studio in Denville, N.J., shows how to get these fabulous foil nails. Click here to see how its done.

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Alexandra Barbosa, Alys Nails, North Arlington, N.J. [Click here for full profle.]

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Danielle Glass, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada [Click here for full profle.]

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Elena Sandina, Greenville, N.C. [Click here for full profle.]

Click here for more metallic nail art.

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Texture

The cool blue-gray look on the December 2011 cover of NAILS was actually created using Velcro. Click here to see how Jennifer Mather of Polished Nail Design Group in Burlington, Ontario, Canada achieved the look.

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Dorra Bassoumi, Saint-Malo, France [Click here for full profile.]

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Elena Sandina, Greenville, N.C. [Click here for full profile.]

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Anjaneth Aguirre, Very Polished Nail Lounge, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Alexandra Barbosa, Alys Nails, North Arlington, N.J. [Click here for full profile.]

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Chi Chi Xu, Cape Town, South Africa

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Jennifer Moore, Leicestershire, U.K.

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Margriet Sijperda, Roosendaal, The Netherlands

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Look like a Bond Girl with OPIs Liquid Sand. Click here to see the Jinx nail design tutorial.

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Gunjan Bhugra, Gunjans Nail Art Studio, Lucknow, India

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Rosa Vargas, Nails by Rosa, Palm Springs, Fla.

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Are you A nAil professionAl or A nAil enthusiAst?
Contact senior editor Beth Livesay (beth.livesay@bobit.com) with a link to your Nail Art Gallery profile or blog. Were looking for contributors with nail designs in the above patterns by September 5, 2013.