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The 5 Best Books for Nail Professionals

Books are our companions in a genuine sense and a storehouse of knowledge. Apart from giving us pleasure, they also teach us.

Along with nature providing us with nails, seemingly tiny canvases for us to play with, nature gifted us with people who are considerate enough to address this subject and share their creative ideas. Not to mention, people who have the skills and the tools to bring nails to life.

Yes, Nail Professionals, here is a countdown to 5 of the best books for you, saving our favoutite to last! These books can help to further improve your skills, to develop new skills and to come up with more ideas.

5. DIY Nail Art: Easy, Step-By-Step Instructions for 75 Creative Nail Art Designs

by Catherine Rogers

by Catherine Rogers


The name says it all. This book is extremely easy to follow and to bring into practice. There are pictures along with the many tutorials and useful tips to help you better achieve the look you want. This book explains nail art in a way that a not-so-artistic person can also practice and incorporates designs that are sure to take your breath away.

4. Nails, NAILS, Nails

by Madeline Pool

by Madeline Poole


This remarkable book is the work of a 25 year old nail stylist serving celebrities and hipster elite from the runway to the red carpet, need we say more? If you are a beginner, this book is just for you. It contains 25 easy to do and helpful tips and techniques to master.

3. How To Become A Nail Technician (Insiders Guide)

by PhilIppa Oakly

by PhilIppa Oakley


How to Become a Nail Technician is your complete guide to…well, becoming a Nail Technician. It is a definitive asset for any individual who needs to begin their own Nail Expert business or start a career in this flourishing industry.

It will assist you in learning about the distinctive profession opportunities you can enjoy as a successful Nail Expert, capabilities you need, how and where to study to get them, and the key abilities expected to succeed. This aide will also show you how to set up your own particular business, advertise your abilities, set competitive yet affordable rates and pull in and hold customers.

2. Nail Art: Inspiring Designs by the World’s Leading Technicians

by Helena Biggs

by Helena Biggs


What better than following the experts’ footsteps? This lavishly illustrated book highlights the capacities, tools and inventiveness behind this artistic expression and takes a gander at its effect on celebrity society. Offering freehand outlines, up to date nail styles, it looks at nail workmanship through history when auto paint enlivened new hues for commercial nail craftsmanship.

1. The Complete Nail Technician (Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority)

by Marian Newman

by Marian Newman


And at number 1, behold, your Bible!

This book contains anything and everything you need to know about nails and the business! Explaining it with the help of inspiring 4-colour images and nail art designs, and easy to follow step-by-steps. It covers crucial data about the science of artificial nails, and basic and advanced nail art; as well as providing important health and safety advice and also far reaching segments on the physiology of the skin and nail unit; business tips like preparation of therapist, work area and client.

One thought on “The 5 Best Books for Nail Professionals

  1. Alla on Reply

    These are great resources to begin your journey of learning how to create nail art. Learn from the best and practice, practice, practice. Any professional could learn some new tricks from these books.

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