Art and tip placement
Shape, length past the fingertip, art and finish, one at a time.
What to notice
Where the tip line and the decoration sit, whatever the shape or length of the nail.
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18 terms to explore
- Micro French
An ultra-thin french tip line.
- Reverse French
The contrast band at the base of the nail instead of the tip.
- French Tips
Tip designs derived from the french: coloured, angled, or outlined tips.
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- Chrome French
- French tips with a reflective chrome-like appearance.
- 3D Nail Art
- Raised decorative elements visible above the nail surface, such as bows, flowers or sculpted shapes.
- Abstract Nails
- Free-form shapes, squiggles, and colour placement with no literal subject.
- Airbrush Nails
- Soft sprayed gradients and stencilled designs done with an airbrush.
- Animal Print Nails
- Leopard, zebra, cow, or snake print designs.
- Blooming Gel
- Ink spread through blooming gel for soft watercolour blooms.
- Floral Nails
- Painted or 3D flower designs.
- Foil Nails
- Metallic foil flakes or sheets pressed into the design.
- Line Art Nails
- Minimal designs drawn in fine lines.
- Marble Nails
- Swirled, stone-like veining through the colour.
- Sticker Decals
- Pre-made decals or stickers sealed into the design.
- Swirl Nails
- Curving ribbons of colour swirling across the nail.
- Tortoiseshell Nails
- Amber and brown mottled depth like tortoiseshell.
- Tweed Nails
- Woven plaid lines like tweed fabric.
- Nail Art
- Any decorative design work on the nails. Family root for art styles.