35 easy to follow stylish designs for the perfect manicure, including nail care tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-tos

Today, great nails mean more than a coat of pink polish. With a variety of designs, ideas, and patterns, you can find the right fit for any occasion. Novices needn’t worry, either, because every project—from sparkling Champagne Chic to the wintry, Christmasy Snappy Snowflakes—includes easy-to-follow instructions and handy step-by-step photos, and most are really simple to create.

• Have a spooky Halloween with black-and-white cobwebbed nails
• Hail the red-white-and blue and stars-and-stripes forever with Positively Patriotic
• Celebrate the coming of spring with vintage fancy flowers
• Go wild with animal prints
• Get playful with retro dots
• Dazzle your wedding guests with pearly bubbles

With colorful and creative ideas for both beginners and accomplished nail artists, this fabulous collection offers designs for every hand!