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sidewall at an angle, or double or
triple color combos satisfy color-
craving classic clients. "V-French
and rainbow nails are in now," says
Austin-based manicurist Elaine
Khong, who, beyond working
on clients does nails for Fashion
Week, movies, and commercials.
To keep nails healthy, Khong
says OPI ProSpa Cuticle Oil is
her "go-to product," which she
recommends daily to clients.
OMBRE
That seamless blend from one
color to the next that we love for
our hair also works on nails. Julie
Le, OPI design artist from Rialto,
California, says the classic ombre
remains on-trend, along with
bright neon colors and bling.
BUTTERFLIES
Besides being colorful and
beautiful, butterfl ies represent
hope, transformation, and change,
so it's no wonder they're in style.
For those blessed with the talent
for freehand designing, butterfl ies
will put your creativity on full
display. If you don't have time or
can't seem to channel your inner
Picasso, try :YOURS Cosmetics
Butterfl y Garden stamping plate
for a fast and easy design.
MARBLING
Linda "Pearly" Lam, OPI design
artist in Swell, New Jersey, tells
us she is keeping her clients
happy by creating marbling with
OPI GelColor Polish. Layer
and mix colors, from subtle to
bold, to create eye-popping
designs that clients will love.
Now is a great time to
experiment with new trends, and
education is just a click away.
Attend online courses and/or view
YouTube videos to stay on-trend
to satisfy your restless clients.
"Take a quick scroll through Instagram
and you will see that no matter the length
or shape someone prefers to wear, the
consistent theme is bold color."
—Holly Schippers
Ombre and rainbow French tips by Linda Pearly Lam
