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Toasted Ceramic | Nail Art Tutorial
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/15/20 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/15/20

Toasted Ceramic | Nail Art Tutorial

Inspired by rustic turquoise pottery and finished with touches of gold foil, this ceramic-inspired nail art design combines earthy texture, desert color palettes, and a little artistic flair.

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Amber Tortoise | Watch Me Work
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/11/20 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 6/11/20

Amber Tortoise | Watch Me Work

Did you ever wonder how tortoise shell nails come together? Follow the process behind this multi-dimensional amber tortoise design and see how intentional layering creates depth, warmth, and dimension.

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Blonde Tortoise | Nail Art Tutorial
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 5/27/20 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 5/27/20

Blonde Tortoise | Nail Art Tutorial

After nearly a year of experimenting, I finally cracked the code on blonde tortoise shell nails. A closer look at the technique, the products I used, and the surprisingly simple detail that brought the whole design together.

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From Day Dream to Day Job | Industry Musings
Industry Musings Rachel Messick 5/17/20 Industry Musings Rachel Messick 5/17/20

From Day Dream to Day Job | Industry Musings

One year after leaving my corporate beauty career to become a nail technician, I reflected on the winding path that brought me here. Sometimes the hardest part isn't climbing the ladder, it's realizing you're on the wrong one.

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EIGHTIES PARADISE | NAIL ART TUTORIAL
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 5/11/20 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 5/11/20

EIGHTIES PARADISE | NAIL ART TUTORIAL

Inspired by the stylish women, mauve furniture, big hair, and unapologetic excess of the 1980s, Eighties Paradise combines iridescent mylar, gold foil, and soft pink tones for a colorful nail art design with a healthy dose of nostalgia.

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Lime Green Ombré Nails | Nail Art Tutorial
Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 5/11/20 Nail Art Tutorials Rachel Messick 5/11/20

Lime Green Ombré Nails | Nail Art Tutorial

Gel ombré can be intimidating, but they're one of the most versatile nail art techniques to have in your toolkit. Learn how I created this sparkly lime green ombré design and the simple mindset shift that helped me stop overthinking the process.

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