Carolyn Braden's Spring Pink Nail Art

Just feeling inspired by the warm spring air and beautiful blooming trees fast approaching.

Carolyn Braden: Roy Lichtenstein Inspired Nail Art

By me! Pretty good considering I had to write and draw with my left hand when painting my right. 

Hot Pink and Glitter Fade French Manicure

By Carolyn Braden using Red Carpet Manicure gel polishes.

Nail Art Inspired by The Fifth Element

This nude nail art was inspired by Leeloo's bandage costume in The Fifth Element. #bestmovieever 

Carolyn Braden's Gel Polish Nail Art: Watermelon

I used Red Carpet Manicure, Shellac and Gelish polishes for this look. Summery and sweet!

Carolyn Braden's: Gel Polish Application and Removal, Easy!

Carolyn Braden's Strawberry Flower Nails

Just experimenting......cute, summer, fresh!

Simple Neutral Nails: Good or Bad Fall '13 Trend?

I'm trying the neutral nail that is the next "big" trend in nails. While I like the versatility of a simple neutral nail, I had to add some flair. With only putting the design on one nail, it still keeps it simple. 

Carolyn Braden's Latest #Pinterest Nail Inspiration

My latest mani attempt: Sparkle cherry blossom #nailart inspired by #Pinterest

Sephora Inspired: Pinterest #nailart pin

Here is my version of Sephora's Shades of Spring nail art. I used gel polishes so my mani would last through all the clay projects I am teaching right now.

Carolyn Braden: The Glitter Fade, #nailart

I saw the glitter fade trend in Lucky Magazine and tried it in my own way. I used gel polishes. It's a fun look!

Carolyn Braden's Easter Pretty #nailart

I used Gelish and Shellac gel polishes for this spring and Easter inspired nail design.

Carolyn Braden: Go Cards Nails #nailart

I created these team spirit nails for the Louisville Cardinals. I used RCM gel polishes. Congrats Big East champions!

Carolyn Braden's Leopard Nails

I used CND Shellac and Red Carpet Manicure gel polishes to create this leopard print design.

Carolyn Braden's #gelpolish #nailart

A new design by me. I used Red Carpet Manicure gel polishes It's Not a Taupe, Ooh La Liscious and Black Stretch Limo.

Carolyn Braden: Pinterest Pin Come to Life #nailart

I had to use quite a few colors to get this effect. They are all gel polishes, I used a silver, black, silver glitter and blue glitter by Red Carpet Manicure. The pink and pearlescent white are Shellac. I painted my nails in black first then used a make up sponge to paint on the other colors.

Carolyn Braden: Getting Creative with #gelpolish and #nailart

I've been feeling very creative in the nail department lately. Here are some designs I created with CND Shellac, SensatioNail and Red Carpet Manicure.

Pinterest Pin: Carolyn Braden's #InStyle Mani

Here's my feature in Inspired By InStyle, February 2013. I really loved that mani!

Carolyn Braden ... "Eye See You" Nails: Pinterest Inspiration

Here's my take on some eye embellished nail art I saw on Pinterest. I love them! I added a little sparkle with RCM gel polish "Glitterazzi".

Carolyn Braden's "Over the Moon" #Holiday Gel Polish Mani

My first attempt at a moon mani. I used Shellac and RCM gel polishes. It was easier to do than I thought and I love how it turned out.