Tag Archives: Japanese Nail Art

Tokyo Nail Expo 2012 Nail Art Winners

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I finally managed to get my hands on a Japanese nail art magazine (double the cover price, but that’s life) that reveals the winners of the Tokyo Nail Expo nail art contest! Sorry for the delay but the magazine comes … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo 2012 Nail Art Contest- Part 3

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Pic Spam!! I think this is the next to last posting of nail art from the Tokyo Nail Expo, but I’ve saved some of the best for last!  There were over 150 entries this year, so it’s taken quite a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo 2012- Nail Art Contest Part 2

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Without further ado, more nail entries for the art contest at the Tokyo Nail Expo 2012. Disco rap pandas? Love the teeny sunglasses and gold chains.   A very vibrant set of nails featuring: Ameyokocho in Ueno; Shibuya, the ever-present … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo 2012- Nail Art Contest Part 1

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

The Tokyo Nail Expo has come to an end for this year, but here’s my favorite part to share with you: the Nail Art Contest. This year’s theme was “Tokyo Character(s).” It’s not clear what type of “character” that means, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Nail Art Pic Spam

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I’m still in my noisy hotel (complete with a rich variety of nighttime activities) and have no goodies to show, so I’ve looked through my favorite Japanese nail art salons to find some pictures to try and cheer myself up … Continue reading →

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NTMG Now on Flickr!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I’ve been getting myself ready to leave Japan and taking inventory of my nail goodies, trying to figure out what Japan-only goodies I need to buy more of. You guys all know about my rhinestone addiction. It’s only getting worse. … Continue reading →

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Corn on the Cob Nail Art Tutorial

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Hello everyone! I hope you’ve been well. Things have been wonderfully busy here and I’ve had some amazing nail art milestones! My nail art is now being sold in a boutique in Kuala Lumpur and another boutique in the Middle … Continue reading →

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Salad Days

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

I’ve been thinking about food lately…especially vegetables and salads. Here in Japan salads usually consist of a thick layer of shredded cabbage, topped with a few sad pieces of iceberg lettuce. Then again, eating vegetables raw is not really a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo International Nail Expo 2010

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

I just realized it’s been a while since I posted, but here’s some wacky Japan nail art straight from the Tokyo International Nail Expo held on Nov. 29 and 30th at Tokyo Big Sight. It’s supposed to be Asia’s largest … Continue reading →

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Thriller

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

This manicure came about by accident and was inspired by an Ebay purchase. I often make elements for my nail art like 3-D flowers and other kinds of baubles, but I also buy stuff online occasionally. This time, I bought … Continue reading →

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