Category Archives: Japanese Nail Art

What I’ve Been Making, June/July 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

Hello all, hope those celebrating had a safe and fun 4th of July! I spent mine making a rush bridal order, but got to peep at the NYC fireworks from the roof of my building. Summer is usually a bit … Continue reading →

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Pneumonia and Whooping Cough..Oh My!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

I’ve been sidelined from nail painting, due to a super unlucky combo of getting 1) pneumonia and 2) whooping cough. I feel like I’m collecting random childhood diseases. 😛 NeverTooMuchGlitter PSA: It may seem extreme, but if everyone around you … Continue reading →

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What Goes On?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

It’s January, and I have been pretty good with keeping up with my resolutions except the one to blog more! Oh, and the one to stop eating cookies. I’ve cut way down on the sugar but I like a cup … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Tokyo Nail Expo 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

Yes, it’s getting to be that time of year again- when nail artists and nail product supplier from all over the world come to Tokyo to show off what’s new and wonderful! If you’re a nailaholic in Tokyo, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Happy Deepavali! (Hindu Festival of Lights)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Though I’m not Indian, I have a deep appreciation of sparkles, just like the good folks of India. They like sparkly things almost as much as I do, which is saying a lot! I collect Indian textiles and decor items … Continue reading →

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Early Fall Nail Art

Posted on October 1, 2014 by

Everyone- I am still alive and well- just really busy and letting the blog go to the dogs. I do apologize for being neglectful! Everyone can still get their daily dose of nail art on my Facebook, in case you’re … Continue reading →

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Minna No Nail (Everybody’s Nails!)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by

Today I have some scans from the Japanese nail art magazine Nail Up (I think- but it might be NailMax), showing user-submitted nail art. Japanese nail art did go through a somewhat understated phase in the last few years, but … Continue reading →

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Dishwashing Detergent Nail Art

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

Proving that the Japanese will make a nail art contest out of just about *anything,* here’s a contest in which the theme was Joy diswashing detergent. The prize is a trophy…and 16 bottles of dishwashing detergent. There were enough contest … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo 2013 Art Contest Awards

Posted on January 12, 2014 by

Finally! I’ve got the results from the 2013 Tokyo Nail Expo art contests. Click to enlarge! The nails in the top 3 rows were all painted live at the Expo. The top row is Freestyle Fashion, 2nd row is “Men’s … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo Part 4

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

And…I think this will be the final installment in the weird and wacky world of the competitive nail art for the Tokyo Nail Expo. I’ve saved some of the best and strangest for last! Swirly flesh, amazing floral/grape detail- that … Continue reading →

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