Frames Flakes | Nail Art Tutorial
Chrome has a tendency to find every bit of leftover stickiness and make itself at home. In this tutorial, I'm sharing how I created this framed flakes design and the little details that help keep chrome crisp, flakes smooth, and overlays from getting bulky.
Puff Paint Flowers | Nail Art Tutorial
These colorful puff paint flower nails reminded me of The Lizzie McGuire Movie, terrible Starbucks cappuccinos, and the fact that growing up doesn't mean giving up whimsy. Follow along as I show you how to create this textured floral nail art using gel and acrylic powder.
Sketchbook Florals | Nail Art Tutorial
Perfectly imperfect is my kind of style, in art and in life. I love the way the new formula of Kokoist Bleeding Ink flows, and for this look I really wanted to lean into the watercolor vibes of it all. Think artsy, billowy, peony-adjacent blooms with a soft painterly finish.
Inky Abstract | Nail Art Tutorial
Inspired by an abstract image I stumbled across on Pinterest, this layered design combines soft color washes, Bleeding Ink, and unexpected tools to create a moody, inky effect with plenty of depth and dimension.
Nail Thoughts Celebration Collection: Interview with Founder Katie Masters + Swatches
Interview with Nail Thoughts founder Katie Masters on the Celebration Collection, surpassing 100 shades, packaging updates, and full swatches.
Cashmere Snowflakes | Nail Art Tutorial
Subtle has never really been my default setting when it comes to nail art. I love a gaudy, sparkly ugly sweater-inspired set, but sometimes you just need a little J.Lo-in-a-beige-sweater kind of holiday nail art moment. These matte neutral snowflakes prove that winter nail art can feel festive, cozy, and seasonal without relying on traditional holiday colors.
Abstract Lava Lamp | Nail Art Tutorial
While there are definitely more on-the-nose lava lamp manicures out there, I’m more of a fan of a nod-and-wink approach to inspiration. What better way to modernize the lava lamp vibe than to throw in some #aestheticgirl details and a valentine’s adjacent color palette.
Dapper French | Nail Art Tutorial
As much as I wish I had a super quick french manicure hack, the truth is, it’s a little different for every nail shape and length. I find, for me, the best way is to sketch out the smile line, fill in and then perfect with a tapered clean up brush.
Double Moss Arte Palette Ring & Primero Brush Set | Product Review
I’ve been following Betina Goldstein for years now- you probably have too. She’s kind of the queen of the gorgeous DIY manicure videos along with a crazy long list of celeb clients. Long before I put down the makeup brush and picked up the nail file, I was following her on insta. She’s got an effortlessly chic aesthetic, perfect hands and her beautiful videos are absolutely swoon-worthy. She’s also as sweet as pie and gives me those classy cool vibes- like, I firmly believe she is somebody who can wear all white, eat tacos and not spill anything and I’m here for it.
Neon Matisse | Nail Art Tutorial
Modern art has always had a place in my heart and, as I was growing up, the walls of my family home. While I’m not necessarily taken by everything Gen-Z is reviving (sweater vests and low rise jeans are a hard pass for me) the renaissance of respect for Henri Matisse’s cut outs is right up my artistic alley.
Autumn Abstract | Nail Art Tutorial
As a full-time salon owner and manicurist, finding time to create content is equal parts chaotic and intentional. Generally speaking, I keep a list of ideas and just kind of chip away in my spare time. However, sometimes ideas come on the fly and you just gotta go with it. This was one of those ideas.
Dark Marble | Nail Art Tutorial
We’re on cruise control straight into Spooky Season. If you’re looking for something Halloween-y that’s not like skulls and blood, this look is for YOU. I love the way the mica flakes pop through the jelly black, creating an oil-slick rainbow when the light hit’s it just right.
Mocha Swirl | Nail Art Tutorial
The verdict is in, we’re all crazy for browns this season. All shades, all opacities- so long as it’s somewhere on the mocha spectrum.
Natural Accent | Nail Art Tutorial
Do you ever have a nail art concept that you just can’t wrap your head around? Welp, that was me with chrome accents. Thankfully, when chatting with Marissa (one of the artists at Vacation Nail Collective) and she gave me the tip of a lifetime (I’ll share below). Instead of a matte top coat, you need to buff the surface of the nail. MIND BLOWN. All these months I was trying to use matte top coat to try to sequester the chrome zone and it was driving me full bonkers.
Pumpkin Spice Leopard | Nail Art Tutorial
It’s halloween time, y’all! Are you ready to make some magic with a fun spooky-color-themed leopard DIY? Sweet! Me too!
Meet Me in Tulum | NailPro Magazine Feature
When NailPro Magazine asked me to create nail art inspired by Tulum, Mexico, I found myself drawn to two themes: vibrancy and earthiness. These editorial nail designs explore the colorful architecture, folk art, natural textures, and rich visual contrasts that make Tulum such a memorable source of inspiration.
Watercolor Ceramic | Nail Art Tutorial
Inspired by Wabi Sabi and handmade ceramics, this watercolor nail art tutorial combines soft milky colors, subtle texture, and a perfectly imperfect finish. The result feels equal parts pottery glaze, watercolor painting, and modern nail art.
Nuance Tortoise Shell | Nail Art Tutorial
Traditional amber tortoise and blonde tortoise have long been staples in my studio, but this softer caramel version fills a gap that had been bugging me for years. Think vintage compacts, heirloom jewelry boxes, and warm swirls of butterscotch and honey.
Jelly Clouds | Nail Art Tutorial
Strawberry jelly skies, fluffy marshmallow clouds, and just enough glitter to make everything better. This dreamy nail art tutorial combines a hand-painted ombré with soft cloud details for a look that's easier to create than it appears.
Variegated Monstera | Nail Art Tutorial
Plant TikTok had us all contemplating questionable financial decisions in the name of rare houseplants. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a variegated monstera clipping, I turned the obsession into a nail art tutorial.