Rachel Messick 6/21/26 Rachel Messick 6/21/26

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.

Rachel Messick 6/18/26 Rachel Messick 6/18/26

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.

Rachel Messick 1/27/21 Rachel Messick 1/27/21

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.

Rachel Messick 1/6/21 Rachel Messick 1/6/21

Sky Daisies | Nail Art Tutorial

Remember in the nineties when we all wanted to look like we were in the seventies? Everything down to polyester button ups and bell bottom jeans, not to mention the ever-present sunflowers and daisies. Seriously, I had SO many shirts and skirts with daisies on them- the more retro, the better.