Introducing the First Nail Art Design Book by Julie Kandalec
Renowned celebrity manicurist and founder of the Masterclass Nail Academy, Julie Kandalec, has launched her highly anticipated nail art design book. This self-published creative masterpiece is crafted for both consumers and professionals, featuring 42 metallic-gold inked pages that encompass educational elements, including color theory and color combination ideas, making it a must-have for any nail enthusiast.
An Artistic Journey
The launch of this innovative book not only marks a new chapter in Julie’s vibrant career but also provides an engaging resource for nail art aficionados. The book showcases twin covers, embellished artfully with nail lacquers hand-swirled by Kandalec herself and skillfully captured by photographer Nick Parisse. Additionally, readers will admire the editorials done by Julie with renowned beauty photographers such as Jamie Nelson and Yu Tsai.
Key Features of the Book
This unique publication comprises of clear illustrations depicting Julie’s favorite tools of the trade, alongside 27 pages dedicated to blank nails for sketching in three variations of shapes: almond, oval, and square. With 540 nails printed on high-quality, opaque 100# cover paper, the book is designed to prevent bleeding, bound with a wire coil for convenience during sketching and planning intricate nail designs. Julie’s vision is further celebrated through the awe-inspiring metallic foil finish on the cover.
In Honor of National Nail Polish Day
Available from June 1st, coinciding with National Nail Polish Day and commemorating the day Julie lost her mother, this creatively crafted book retails on nailmasterclass.com for $24. Reflecting her generous spirit, Julie has pledged to donate 10% of each June sale to the Trade-Works Foundation, a charity dear to her, committed to providing beauty education to under-resourced youth in Jamaica.
Inspiration Behind the Book
Julie Kandalec conceived the idea for this book following an extensive cover shoot where she had to design 40 nail looks. She drew all 40 designs during her flight home from Tokyo, a task that saved considerable time. Regularly devising nail art looks for clients, brands like Essie and Christian Siriano, and on-set for publications like Elle and Cosmopolitan, Julie understood the necessity for a visual and tangible resource that could transform creative ideas into reality.
“Now that we are all home and salons are slowly re-opening, but with limited services, saving time is vital,” Kandalec emphasizes. “My aim with the Nail Art Design Book is for every nail art lover to utilize it as a daily diary to inspire creativity and connection within the nail art community through collaboration.”
For those passionate about nail art, Julie Kandalec’s innovation provides a pathway to effortless design exploration and an opportunity to connect with nail art lovers around the world.
