Earlier a manicure or a pedicure, nail paint or henna was used on nails, however things have changed tremendously for better. Today you can dress your nails in numerous ways which is beyond imagination. Nails give one the opportunity to show their creative side with a large number of options available. Individuals can match their nail art to seasonal colours or the colour of their outfit. Nail art has attained prominence everywhere and can be done for various different occasions. 

It is believed that the modern nail art originated in Japan. World famous nail artist like Eriko Kurosaki, Junco Ogava and Michiko Matshushita belong to Japan. Nail art in the form of designs with henna was prominent in India as well. Indian tribals made unique nail decorations.

Nail art has gained reputation world wide and has emerged as a fashion statement in the modern world. A simple nail art can be done at home.Various nail art studios all over the world offer elaborate and professional nail art designs.  

Usually nail art is considered to be painting on the nails however it involves a wide variety of alternatives.
 
Nail painting implies applying a simple coat of nail paint on your nails. However today a wide variety of designs can be created on nails. These designs range from extremely creative flowery to geometric patterns.

Nail painting is an elaborate affair and requires a skilled nail artisrt to get it done. To begin with the nails are properly cleaned and dead skins around the nails are removed. Then a base coat is applied which is usually white in colour so that the design comes out beautifully.However if you want to get a natural look then you are not required to apply a base coat.Activation polish can be applied to ensure that the design dries rapidly. Thereafter the final design is vreated on the nails.Bright colours like silver, gold, red, blue, green, and black are preferred over lighter colours.

Digital nail painting is the latest technique in the nail art design. With this inovation you can get any design painted on your nails which you prefer.The designs are first scanned through a computer and then applied over the activation coat by putting the customers hands into the machine. The design that you get on your nails will be a replica  of the original print you had chosen. Apply a coat of varnish over the design to ensure that is lasts for a longer time.