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The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls: 25 New DIY Nail Designs, Style Advice, Hair and Beauty Tips, How to Start Your Own Blog and More Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2013

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

From one of London s best-known movers and shakers, The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls is the nail and style bible you ve been waiting for. Sharmadean Reid, founder of London s hip WAH Nails salon, introduces readers to 25 fresh nail designs that will make any outfit pop. From old-school Bandanas to Leopard, Python and Japanese Bling, projects range from easy to difficult, and will suit any nail art fan looking for some cool new inspiration. Featuring steps on how to do a simple manicure, to instructions on how best to use your nail equipment, as well as trickier how-to s on the latest craze 3D nail art this truly is a must-have. Along the way, read interviews with some of the coolest Downtown Girls from around the globe, including zine makers, filmmakers, club promoters and nail technicians, and pick up hot style tips, life advice and more.

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Sharmadean Reid is a twenty-something entrepreneur who opened WAH Nails in Dalston, East London, in 2009. A trickle of nail art fans turned into a flood of customers as they became the goto salon for fashion-forward nails. Sharmadean was named one of the '15 people who will define the future of arts in Britain' and was featured as part of the 'New Generation' in Vogue magazine. In February 2010, WAH Nails opened for business in Topshop Oxford Circus; they also opened in Topshop in Manchester and in London's Stratford Westfields this year.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hardie Grant Books; 1st edition (1 Sept. 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 174270591X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1742705910
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.76 x 2.11 x 18.8 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Customers find the book has great illustrations and designs for nail art. It's a good gift for someone interested in nails and a must-have for budding nail technicians. The information is easy to follow and informative, making it a good read for nail artists and those wanting to learn.

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Customers find the book has great illustrations and designs. They say it's jam-packed with ideas and tips for nail art.

"Jam packed with ideas designs and tips and what you need to do nail art. Always a go to if i am stuck for ideas. Some are easy some harder...." Read more

"I loved it, loads of information, great ideas and best of best design of nails ever I would recommend this book to my friends" Read more

"...Very cool little book, lots of good ideas and inspiring, cool pictures...." Read more

"Great gift for someone with interest in nails! FAB illustrations!! Would recommend, ideas for competition and every day designs, good!" Read more

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Customers find the nail art book helpful for nail artists and those interested in learning. It provides ideas, tips, and tools for creating beautiful nails. Many reviewers consider it a great gift for someone with an interest in nails.

"Jam packed with ideas designs and tips and what you need to do nail art. Always a go to if i am stuck for ideas. Some are easy some harder...." Read more

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"Great gift for someone with interest in nails! FAB illustrations!! Would recommend, ideas for competition and every day designs, good!" Read more

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Customers find the book informative and easy to follow.

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"...Its very informative and easy to follow.My daughter loved this and wouldn't be without it-Excellent!!!" Read more

"...have a cheeky read before I gave it to them and the how to guides were very straight forward and the stories on the WAH girls and their friends were..." Read more

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Customers find the book informative and easy to follow. It provides nail art ideas, tips, and tools for beginners.

"Jam packed with ideas designs and tips and what you need to do nail art. Always a go to if i am stuck for ideas. Some are easy some harder...." Read more

"I loved it, loads of information, great ideas and best of best design of nails ever I would recommend this book to my friends" Read more

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  • sg
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE REAL DEAL
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 February 2014
    This book had all the information I was looking for. It had clear direction in the tutorials and the styles were completely relevant.
    It's a great looking reference book AND mini coffee table book.
  • fefe85
    5.0 out of 5 stars bellissimo
    Reviewed in Italy on 9 February 2014
    bellissimo se si vuole apprendere qualche tecnica fuori dal classico concetto di nail art, tutto spiegato step by step, sono ragazze con forte personalità e la riflettono nel loro lavoro!
  • Marion
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!!!
    Reviewed in France on 1 October 2013
    Plein de conseils, d'idées vraiment stylée pour les ongles en même pour la vie en général!
    J'avais adoré le premier livre avec le tutos de nailart, celui-ci est encore mieux...mais attention, destiné aux naliartistes confirmées!!!
    Je l'attendais et j'en suis très contente, je recommande!!! ;)

    Et vive les WahGirls !
  • Cam
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 November 2013
    love, love, love, loved it.. very helpful step by step.. for th longest time i had trouble w/ the houndstooth design. but w./ this book it made it easy!
  • luna295
    4.0 out of 5 stars très sympa
    Reviewed in France on 28 February 2014
    j'adore ces livres, vive londres et leur esprit fashion
    pas toujours facile à reproduire mais les tuto sont clairs !