'Whispers of the Shore' Created during a private house call for a client preparing for a trip to Los Angeles, this nail art captures the quiet poetry of the shoreline—where waves gently brush the sand and light dances across the surface. At the heart of the design is raden, a traditional Japanese lacquer technique that inlays mother-of-pearl to create a soft, iridescent shimmer reminiscent of water. The shell pieces used were delicately handcrafted by an 89-year-old artisan in Kyoto, whose lifelong mastery brings a timeless elegance to each fragment. In hues of deep ocean blue, soft white, and subtle gold, this work is a tribute to nature’s stillness and the quiet luxury of craftsmanship—meant to accompany a beautiful moment away from home. 📍NY For nail appointments or shoot requests, please send me a DM or text me via the link in my bio. _________________________________ #nailart #nails #naildesign #manicure #nailpolish #nailaddict #nailinspo #mensnails #mensmanicure #mensnailart #gelnails #gelnailart #nailinspiration #nailartdesign #nailartaddicts #customnails #nailsoftheday #nailsonfleek #japanesenail #japanesenailart #nailfashion #nailartist #vogue #nyfw #fashionnails artist / @nailsalon.airish materials / @traditionail_ produced by me used / @naillabousa @prestogel @agehanails light / @apresnailofficial @apresnailjapan seminar / @naillaboacademy