Chaya Shurkin is an international award-winning nail artist and educator whose work has been featured in magazines and at high-profile events across the world. Her signature style is blending intricate art with a range of techniques and materials to create unique pieces of art on each nail. From a classic French manicure to 3D art with metal and rhinestones, she has mastered the art of creating one-of-a-kind looks that are truly magical. Following her passion, she now offers classes and workshops all over the world, so everyone can have a chance to explore the magical nail art of Chaya Shurkin.
Chaya Shurkin’s inspiration
Chaya Shurkin is inspired by the beauty of the world and the way it can be both stunning and complicated. She likes to think outside the box when it comes to artistic ideas, using unusual materials and techniques to create exciting new nail designs. She especially loves exploring options that are not commercially available, to create something new and exciting that everybody can enjoy. Achieving the perfect manicure When it comes to creating nail art designs, Chaya Shurkin thinks long and hard about what type of look she wants to achieve. She loves experimenting with different techniques and materials to see what works best for her designs.
For example, she loves using rhinestones and crystals to create a glittery look, or applying resin to create a more intricate style that looks like 3D art. She also loves creating beautiful classic designs, adding flowers, feathers, or images from nature to create something truly magical. To help her clients achieve that perfect manicure, she teaches them the different techniques she uses, so they can create the same look at home.
Rhinestones and soft metals
Rhinestones and crystals are an important part of Chaya Shurkin’s nail art designs. They give a sparkling and colorful finish to any nail style, and are suitable for both nail polish and gel manicures. When it comes to metals, she loves experimenting with all types, from bright silver to matte gold.
She also loves creating nail art with leather and other organic materials, to create a more organic look that feels truly organic. She often uses leather to create a leather-inspired design, and non-animal materials to create designs that are more vegan-friendly. How to apply rhinestones and crystals on nails is a technique that Chaya Shurkin teaches. This can be done with either acrylic or gel nail polish, depending on the look you want to achieve.
3D nail art with gems and resin
When it comes to 3D nail art, Chaya Shurkin is an expert. She loves experimenting with different gemstones and resins to create designs that look like art in your hands. She often starts with a base nail color, to create a seamless look, or uses matte nail color to create a subtle look that blends in with your own nails.
She also loves creating designs with crystals, using a variety of gemstones to create a unique and impressive look. For resin nail art, she often uses a translucent resin, to create designs that have a jewel-like quality and look like 3D art. When applying resin, she also teaches her clients how to use a resin tray to ensure even and correct application.
Summing up
Chaya Shurkin is an award-winning nail artist whose work has been featured in magazines and at high-profile events across the world. Her signature style is blending intricate art with a range of techniques and materials to create unique pieces of art on each nail. You can see her nail art in this video.