Nail It!: 100 step-by-step DIY designs for fashion-forward nails - Hardcover

The book begins with an introduction to basic techniques, such as creating a flat base and working with colour and pattern, followed by instructions on achieving more complicated designs using special effects with glitter, jewels and 3D work. Practical advice is also given on how to work with various materials, such as stencils, wraps and stick-ons, and what to include in your own basic nail-art kit. Striking close-up photographs illustrate each of the 100 nail designs, which are divided into themed chapters: Diva; Pop Art; Glitter & Disco; Picture It; Rock Star; Dark Side; and, Haute Coat (inspired by catwalk trends).

Sophie Harris-Greenslade aka The Illustrated Nail is a hugely sought-after nail professional with a host of celebrity clients, such as Rihanna, M.I.A., Rita Ora, Cate Blanchett and Nicole Scherzinger. She has worked on catwalk shows for designers such as Matthew Williamson, Mark Fast and PPQ, on projects with OPI, Nails Inc and Christian Dior, and on editorial shoots for Tatler, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, W, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, i-D, Stylist and Teen Vogue. Her multi-layered, beautifully executed designs inspired "Nail Philia" in London, the world's first nail art exhibition. Her blog (www.theillustratednail.tumblr.com), where she shares her designs, has quickly built up a worldwide following of over 400,000, placing her at the forefront of London's bespoke nail art scene. Sophie is also a regular columnist for the professional nail magazine, Scratch.