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• Half moon nails

  Also known as reverse French manicure or lunula nails
• Half moon nails


  • Creates a crescent shape at the base of the nail
• During the height of the Art Deco movement, half moon nails gained popularity and became a symbol of sophistication and glamour


  1920s
• How to achieve half moon nails


  1. Shape nails

  2. Apply base coat

  3. Apply binder hole reinforcements stickers to create the half moon

  4. Apply two thin coats of colored nail polish

  5. Remove reinforcement sticker

  6. Apply a top coat

  7. Clean up the edges
• Half moon with French tip

  Nail design that combines elements of the classic French manicure with the vintage inspired half moon nail art
• French tip


  • Natural-looking base with any colored tip
• Half moon


  • Vintage inspired nail art style
• How to achieve half moon nails with French tip


  1. Preparation - start by shaping the nail

  2. Base coat - apply clear base coat to protect the natural nail plate

  3. Half moon stencil - place a half moon stencil or guide at the base of the nails

  4. French tip - apply nail polish to the exposed area near the cuticle

  5. Peel off stencil

  6. Cleanup

  7. Apply top coat
• The history of half moon nails dates back to the early 1920sduring the height of the Art Deco movement. This elegant naildesign gained popularity during the Roaring Twenties andbecame a symbol of sophistication and glamour.
• • The almond shape was a popularshape in the 1950s and has come backinto style.
• Apply a Clear Base Coat

  • It ensures a long-lastingmanicure and prevents nailstaining.
• Clean Up the Edges

  • Finally, use a cotton swab and nail polish remover to clean up any stray polish marks on the edge
• • Apply a clear top coat over the nail after drying the color nail polish to seal it, ensuring it doesn't smudge into the half moon space.
• The "half moon with French tip" is a nail design that combines elements of the classic French manicure with the vintage-inspired half moon nail art.
• French Tip: It is characterized by a natural-looking base with any colored tip
• Half Moon: The half moon manicure is avintage-inspired nail art style where thelunula is left bare
• Preparation - Start byshaping your nails to yourdesired length and shape.Clean your nails thoroughly.

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• Base Coat - Apply a clearbase coat to protect yournatural nails and help thepolish adhere better.

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• • Half Moon Stencil Place a halfmoon nail stencil or guide at thebase of your nails, leaving a semi-circle shape exposed near thecuticle. Press down firmly to ensureit sticks well.

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• French Tip - Apply nail polishto the exposed area near thecuticle, using the stencil as aguide. Ensure you achieve asmooth and even application.

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• Peel Off Stencil - Carefullypeel off the half moon stencilwhile the polish is still wet.This will leave behind a clean,half-moon shape.

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• Cleanup - Use a small brushdipped in nail polish removerto clean up any mistakes orsmudges around the edges ofyour nails.

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• • Top Coat Once the white polish isdry, apply a clear top coat to sealin the design and add shine. Allowthe nails to dry completely beforetouching or applying any additionalproducts
• Nail paint art


  Decorative artistry applied to fingernails or toenails using various techniques, tools, and materials
• Nail paint art


  • Form of self-expression, creativity, and personal style, allowing individuals to showcase their personality and mood through their nails
• Origins of nail art

  Practiced for centuries, with evidence of nail adornment dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China
• Evolution of nail art


  Influenced by cultural trends, technological advancements, and artistic innovations
• Nail painting techniques


  • Nail care
  • Basics of nail paint art
  • Materials/essential tools
  • Brush strokes
  • Layering
  • Blending
• Stamping


  A technique where a design or pattern is created by applying ink or paint to a stamp, and then pressing the stamp onto a surface such as paper or fabric
• Types of nail paint art


  • Classic styles
  • Seasonal and theme-based designs
  • Trendy styles
• Classic nail styles


  • Application of regular nail polish, filing, buffing, shaping, cuticle care, French tips
• Nail art


  Nail stamping is a popular nail art technique that involves transferring intricate designs or patterns onto the nails using stamping plates, stampers, and special nail polish
• Seasonal and theme-based nail designs


  • Inspired by time of year or specific theme
• Trendy nail designs


  • Currently popular or fashionable, influenced by social media and celebrity styles
• Trendy nail art styles


  • French nails, Ombre, Coquette nails, Chrome nails, Minimal nails
• Stamping


  • The stamp can be made of various materials like rubber, foam, or even carved from wood
• Influential nail artists


  • Jenny Bui, Madeline Poole, Gina Edwards, and other creative nail artists
• Nail polish


  A colored liquid that you paint onto your fingernails or toenails to make them look pretty. It dries to form a hard coating that helps protect and decorate your nails
• Social media platforms for nail art


  • Instagram and TikTok
• Importance of nail polish


  • Self-expression, boosting confidence, cultural significance, special occasions, nail health, and following beauty trends, serving as a means of personal style, self-care, and social norms