The nail category is continually driven by innovation, and Vivian Xue (@vivxue) is one of the most sought-after artists and influencers in the industry that is constantly challenging her creative abilities to create colorful eye-catching images, 3D objects, trends, and themes that reflect today’s pop culture.

Xue, is also the CEO of Pamper Nail Gallery in Fremont, California, which is also known by fans and followers as “Disneyland for nails.” Each nail artist at the salon possesses unique esthetic abilities and interests, offering custom handcrafted nail art and building sculpture nails from scratch. Pamper also implements safe practices that protect the integrity and health of clients’ nails.

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Here, Xue shares five of the hottest nail trends from her Instagram, which range from scenes in Alice in Wonderland to popular commercial beverages:

1. Movie Scenes

Translating screen grabs from movies has become a signature look. I love using four nails as one entire canvas and hand-painting a continuous scene. 

2. Natural Gems & Stones

Using acrylic to encapsulate custom mixes of mylars, pigments, additives, etc., is a really great way to emulate very realistic-looking natural gemstones.

3. High Jewelry

Going beyond just adding Swarovski to nails is actually using different shapes of Swarovski to emulate real pieces of high jewelry (inspired by pieces from Harry Winston, Graff, or even historical pieces from museums).

4. Food/Drink/Product Nails

Recreating iconic food product labels can be both technically challenging and fun to wear. Using different nail products to replicate texture of packaging can be immensely satisfying.

5. Clear Nails

Clear nails are definitely something I like to incorporate in all my nail looks. They allow for the illusion that things are suspended in air or just floating on the nail. The way the light passes through clear acrylic nails can be incredibly satisfying as well. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit Pamper Nail Gallery’s website or call 888-866-0902. Follow the salon on Instagram: @pampernailgallery

Vivian Xue is the CEO/Founder of Pamper Nail Gallery located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a leading nail artist and Instagram influencer who discovered her love of nails via social media. Her salon has developed a steady clientele seeking custom nail artistry from all over the U.S., and specialties include portraiture, line drawings, 3D designs, glitter and crystal embellishments.

[Images courtesy of Vivian Xue]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk