Photo gallery: Nail art

Many women are turning the tips of their fingers and toes into fashion statements. With demand for custom manicures increasing in recent years, Lawrence salons that offer nail art can do everything from metallic zebra print applications to freehand designs for any holiday.

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A custom manicure by Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy. Featured colors and designs are Gossip Girl and Arctic Freeze with cheetah details.

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"Rock Chalk Jayhawk Team Spirit" manicure by Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy. The nails feature a 3-D "KU" with custom blended red and blue sparkles.

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A pink animal print manicure with sparkles by Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy.

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A manicure featuring matte teal polish with sparkles, by Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy.

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A springtime hand-painted manicure by Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy.

photo by: Sara Shepherd

A sample wheel at Nail Arts, 1530 W. Sixth St., shows some of the nail art designs technicians can paint.

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Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy gives Barb Rollins, Lawrence, a nail art manicure — featuring multiple polish colors and glitter — at her salon in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. Intricate designs on nails has increased in popularity in the past several years.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy gives Barb Rollins, Lawrence, a nail art manicure — featuring multiple polish colors and glitter — at her salon in the Hillcrest Shopping Center.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy gives Barb Rollins, Lawrence, a nail art manicure — featuring multiple polish colors and glitter — at her salon in the Hillcrest Shopping Center.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Tracy Meisenheimer of Nails by Tracy gives Barb Rollins, Lawrence, a nail art manicure — featuring multiple polish colors and glitter — at her salon in the Hillcrest Shopping Center.