Tag Archives: Japanese Nail Art

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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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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Woohoo! Book Sneak Peek!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

I’ve contributed some nail art to a couple recent books- one is just going to press now and will be published at the end of the month. It’s with a German company, so the first version is in German. English … Continue reading →

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Nail Art January 2014 and Interior Design Musings

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

Chinese New Year is right around the corner, so I’ve been thinking up some nail designs for that. This year is a Horse year. There’s lots of shiny gold and red decorations around, which bring much happiness to my magpie … 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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