Professional nail art is decorating and painting nails with colourful materials, designs and things like gemstones – to brighten up the traditional manicure with certain accessories. The nail art industry appears to have boomed and has now come into high fashion. It is very popular amongst popular culture enthusiasts, which means it is now a key asset for generations of women who like to show their individuality and personal styles through their manicure. What used to dominate the nail art market was the traditional red and pink shades, but now we are seeing more freestyle artistic creativity. Beauty technicians have a big variety of colours, foils, stickers and new 3D designs that they use to create nail art on their clients. 

In the last few years, the demand for custom nails has taken off, and the trends are changing constantly. It doesn’t matter what mood, outfit or occasion you’re going for – there is a nail tool, polish or technique to complement it. Having a unique set of nails makes it so easy to express your creativity and show off your individuality in an affordable and powerful way.

Professional nail art techniques

Many salons offer professional nail services that suit different occasions, tastes and budgets. Some blow wave bars offer nail manicures in addition to their hair services too – which is an option you might want to look into. You can buy your own DIY nail art, however, you are going to get a longer-lasting result and better-quality nail designs if you go to a real nail salon. Some styles are just too hard to achieve yourself.

Here is a list of the most popular nail art treatments and techniques that can be achieved at a beauty salon:

Gel nail art

This popular form of professional nail art is offered in many different salons and it is called gel manicure. This manicure involves the application of special gel polish to the nail that is set in place by a purple UV lightbox. A modern application is the bio sculpture gel, which comes in a variety of colours and will actually strengthen and protect your nails.

Foil nails

This is an eye-catching nail design that has emerged in recent years. It is a multi-dimensional manicure that is created using foil transfers. There is a huge variety of patterns, colours and different metallic shades available. This option is super pretty and often ends up lasting the same amount of time as a normal manicure. To get this look, the nail artist will start by getting the foil transfers cut to match the size and shape of your nails. A special glue is then added to the nail in order to hold the foil in place. The nail technician will then apply coats of clear polish in order to set the foil. And voila – you are done! 

Nail piercing

This one is pretty self-explanatory. The technician will create a small hole in your nail using a nail plate and insert a decorative gemstone or accessory. This doesn’t take long and is an easy way to add some sparkle to your nails. The best thing about the nail piercing option is the fact that it can be done on both natural and acrylic nails.

Nail art pens

The interest in nail art is growing every year, and the latest addition to the nail art tool is the art pen. Nail technicians can use this handy device to add decoration with different images, colours, patterns and textures. This will create a unique manicure each and every time you get it done.

3d nail art

These days women want volumetric nail art. This can be done by using different tools and techniques that include glues, gemstones, colours and special gels.

With so many options available, you are bound to find something that suits you and your budget. Just make sure you are not allergic to any of the chemicals.