Good morning! Today I would like to introduce you to my friend, Ana Guajardo, owner of Cha Cha Covers, a beauty and accessory business featuring nail decals that pridefully derive inspiration from Latino and global cultures.
About Ana: She is a creative entrepreneur, a professional in the arts and a single mama. She began crafting about ten years ago making light switch covers with similar images to those she uses on her nail decals (Cha Cha Covers). I guess you can say she likes to cover things with bold and beautiful images that celebrate her culture.
She also has line of decorative mirrors and earrings. Her latest creation, Cha Cha Covers came to her as a whim of inspiration as she was surfing the web with her 5 year old daughter checking out nail art. She realized there was something missing in the images she was seeing (the awesome art of Mexico, Africa, India and the Middle East)- and that there was a huge space to fill in the nail art world. It took her some months to engineer her idea, working away on late nights like a mad scientist after long hours at her day job and being on mommy duty. Ana is so grateful for all the out pour of love and appreciation she has received through her Etsy store, Cha Cha Covers.
“I especially love when people thank me for making something that resonates with their culture. It makes me proud.“-Ana Guajardo.
About Cha Cha Covers: Ana celebrates the feminine with products that express from the inside out and resonate with roots and the cultural landscapes we reign as queens!
I think women love any opportunity to make a statement through fashion, make-up and clothing and nails seem to be the new canvas where identity and style can be expressed. As a Mexican-American woman, I love bringing to this craze images that draw inspiration from global and ethnic cultures and seeing iconography on people’s hands that resonates with me as a Latina! Some of the decals I design are very subtle, but have very significant cultural and historical messages. The sugar skulls nail decals I design are not only visually compelling but they carry meaning and speak to the very beautiful Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. I make Frida Kahlo decals as well, because she is such a universally loved Mexican artist who inspires and provokes.
All of that captured in the tiny canvas that is a woman’s set of nails, AND on one of the most expressive parts of our bodies- our hands! Considering this, it makes sense why the nail art trend is so prevalent. It’s a very exciting trend and I love being a part of it. – Ana Guajardo, owner Cha Cha Covers
She also has line of decorative mirrors and earrings. Her latest creation, Cha Cha Covers came to her as a whim of inspiration as she was surfing the web with her 5 year old daughter checking out nail art. She realized there was something missing in the images she was seeing (the awesome art of Mexico, Africa, India and the Middle East)- and that there was a huge space to fill in the nail art world. It took her some months to engineer her idea, working away on late nights like a mad scientist after long hours at her day job and being on mommy duty. Ana is so grateful for all the out pour of love and appreciation she has received through her Etsy store, Cha Cha Covers.
“I especially love when people thank me for making something that resonates with their culture. It makes me proud.“-Ana Guajardo.
About Cha Cha Covers: Ana celebrates the feminine with products that express from the inside out and resonate with roots and the cultural landscapes we reign as queens!I think women love any opportunity to make a statement through fashion, make-up and clothing and nails seem to be the new canvas where identity and style can be expressed. As a Mexican-American woman, I love bringing to this craze images that draw inspiration from global and ethnic cultures and seeing iconography on people’s hands that resonates with me as a Latina! Some of the decals I design are very subtle, but have very significant cultural and historical messages. The sugar skulls nail decals I design are not only visually compelling but they carry meaning and speak to the very beautiful Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. I make Frida Kahlo decals as well, because she is such a universally loved Mexican artist who inspires and provokes.
All of that captured in the tiny canvas that is a woman’s set of nails, AND on one of the most expressive parts of our bodies- our hands! Considering this, it makes sense why the nail art trend is so prevalent. It’s a very exciting trend and I love being a part of it. – Ana Guajardo, owner Cha Cha Covers
82 Comments
these are super fun!! Ana Guajardo… you are one talented Lady! Love it! awesome post Nina!!
August 21, 2012 at 6:19 amColorful and fun! Makes me want to try manicures again.
August 21, 2012 at 7:40 amMarissa
Thanks for introducing me to this shop! Amazing!
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August 21, 2012 at 11:12 amLove the covers!! My daughter is very into these.
August 21, 2012 at 11:39 amPink Donuts w/sprinkles is fun!
August 21, 2012 at 12:45 pmI follow you via GFC. [email protected]
August 21, 2012 at 12:46 pmSuch cute covers! I already follow you and love your site!
August 21, 2012 at 4:26 pmThese really are beautiful – and I love that you’re supporting friends, women, business owners, and empowering us all! Way to go girl!
August 21, 2012 at 4:35 pmthey are really original!!
August 21, 2012 at 4:59 pmI love the donuts too, very cute. And the rest are wonderful. It feels pretty amazing when I find something that exactly like you said, speaks to my culture and who I am. This is a great Etsy find, and she is based in LA!! awesome.
August 21, 2012 at 5:48 pmFor me, it’s hard to choose because there are so many cool designs on her Etsy page. I love Etsy so much for this!
August 21, 2012 at 6:16 pmMy favorite are the aztec prints! So beautiful!!!!
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August 21, 2012 at 7:08 pmI like the leopard print ones 🙂
August 21, 2012 at 9:26 pmI want those Frida nails lol, love them all. 🙂
August 21, 2012 at 10:33 pmFavourite: https://www.etsy.com/listing/97884002/mexifabulous-nail-decals-mix-and-match
August 21, 2012 at 10:37 pmI love them all..
August 21, 2012 at 10:41 pmI love these!! how cool is it to express art on your nails? nice!
August 21, 2012 at 10:53 pmThese are soo cute! I would love to have La Loteria themed nails!!
August 22, 2012 at 1:17 amMy favorite covers are the clear skulls, and the colorful skulls.
August 22, 2012 at 1:20 amI like the skulls, and the prints! Great ideas!
August 22, 2012 at 3:30 amThis is a great contest. My eye is on the yellow, red, black, and green striped set. Love these!
August 22, 2012 at 3:40 amOutstanding work of art!
August 22, 2012 at 6:06 amLOVE the Frida Kahlo cha cha nails.
August 22, 2012 at 7:18 amMe encantan! Necesito comprarme los diseños de la lotería!
August 22, 2012 at 8:09 amgfc: agnieszkazg
August 22, 2012 at 2:28 pmAgnieszka
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My favorites are:
Nail Decals African lollipop summer tribal stripes to dance and fall in love in
Regal Morelia Mexican Monarch Clear Nail Decals
rawr PINK LEOPARD PRINT
August 22, 2012 at 2:31 pmLeopards print
August 22, 2012 at 3:55 pmso proud of my sister! You rock!
August 22, 2012 at 4:01 pmI love Cha Cha Covers!! I already bought 2 pairs!!
August 22, 2012 at 4:34 pmNail Decals African lollipop summer tribal stripes to dance and fall in love in! 😀
August 22, 2012 at 5:19 pmBeautiful artwork. Funny, I haven’t tried using nail decals.
August 22, 2012 at 7:37 pmI like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/101076406/calavera-clear-nail-decals-mexican-day
August 23, 2012 at 8:00 pmLove the aztec inspired ones in the first picture!
August 24, 2012 at 12:43 amMy favorite are the leopards print!
August 24, 2012 at 4:09 pmMy faves are the Regal Morelia Mexican Monarch and Oshun Nail Decals River Orisha of Love Peacock Feathers!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/100731193/oshun-nail-decals-river-orisha-of-love
August 27, 2012 at 7:17 pmhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/101117039/regal-morelia-mexican-monarch-clear-nail
Very cute, nice option!
August 29, 2012 at 7:19 pmI like the mermaid! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
August 29, 2012 at 11:25 pmI love the Graffiti Nails Decals in Turquoise
August 29, 2012 at 11:46 pmthese are my favorite: https://www.etsy.com/listing/102184114/red-papel-picado-mexican-cut-paper-nail
<3 Melissa
August 30, 2012 at 12:31 am[email protected]
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Pink Donuts with sprinkles is too cute!!
August 30, 2012 at 1:57 ameclairre(at)ymail(dot)com
This is my favorite by far!
August 30, 2012 at 2:07 amhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/107716385/grateful-dead-psychedelic-sugar-skull
Amazing! Thanks a lot for this wonderful giveaway!
I love the Colorful Sugar Skull Nail Decals Mexican Day of the Dead
awesome!!!!
GFC: Irene(Josslight089)
name: Joss Alvarado
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(i’m Joss on Rafflecopter)
August 30, 2012 at 3:19 amThe El Sol and La Luna Kissing Eclipse decals are my fave!
August 30, 2012 at 3:50 amLoving the RED Papel Picado Mexican Cut Paper and the peacock feather nail decals!!!
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August 30, 2012 at 3:50 amThese are cool! My favorites are the Mexican cut paper and Magic Carpet Ride
August 30, 2012 at 4:30 amI didn’t see the name but I like the ones inspired in a flower… >.< <333333
August 30, 2012 at 6:46 amI adore the Colorful Sugar Skull Nail Decals Mexican Day of the Dead!!
Gloria-Joanna, [email protected]
August 30, 2012 at 8:45 amI like Oshun Nail Decals River Orisha of Love Peacock Feathers.
August 30, 2012 at 9:05 amI like https://www.etsy.com/listing/97329997/zarape-mexican-textile-nail-art-decals
alessandra lalla on form
August 30, 2012 at 9:56 ami love the Nail Decals African lollipop summer tribal stripes to dance and fall in love in 🙂
GFC Name : Hana’s Clay
August 30, 2012 at 11:55 amName : Hana
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i love the Nail Decals African lollipop summer tribal stripes to dance and fall in love in 🙂
GFC Name : Hana’s Clay
August 30, 2012 at 11:55 amName : Hana
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i love the Nail Decals African lollipop summer tribal stripes to dance and fall in love in 🙂
GFC Name : Hana’s Clay
August 30, 2012 at 11:55 amName : Hana
Email : [email protected]
i love the Nail Decals African lollipop summer tribal stripes to dance and fall in love in 🙂
GFC Name : Hana’s Clay
August 30, 2012 at 11:55 amName : Hana
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I think the pink leopard are fun!
August 30, 2012 at 12:52 pmI like these ones best: https://www.etsy.com/listing/100731193/oshun-nail-decals-river-orisha-of-love
August 30, 2012 at 1:09 pmMy rafflecopter name is Julie G.
I love the Aztec prints!!
-Liz Rice
August 30, 2012 at 1:14 pmI like the peacock covers!
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August 30, 2012 at 3:24 pmi like the donuts
August 30, 2012 at 4:28 pmI like the Colorful Sugar Skull Nail Decals Mexican Day of the Dead.
Nury
August 30, 2012 at 4:34 pmNury77 at live dot ca
I like the Oshun Nail Decals River Orisha of Love Peacock Feathers
August 30, 2012 at 8:47 pmniuniuzheng at yahoo dot com
love these https://www.etsy.com/listing/100731193/oshun-nail-decals-river-orisha-of-love
August 30, 2012 at 11:22 pmOh my god do i love these !!!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/108146132/como-la-flor-selena-quintanilla-tex-mex
August 31, 2012 at 1:07 amAbsolutely love love love this https://www.etsy.com/listing/100731193/oshun-nail-decals-river-orisha-of-love
Much Thankies for the chance dear
Good luck for me
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August 31, 2012 at 4:34 amI love the FRIDA KAHLO in her RED shawl decorative light switch cover
August 31, 2012 at 12:00 pmI like the Papel Picado nail decals! Thanks for the giveaway!
August 31, 2012 at 1:29 pmmaria.the.uncommon at gmail dot com
Oshun Nail Decals River Orisha of Love Peacock Feathers
August 31, 2012 at 5:09 pmrierie11booger (@) yahoo.com
my favourites are the Nail Decals KALI Hindu Goddess in Pink Lotus Flower!
August 31, 2012 at 10:51 pm[email protected]
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I really like the striped decals.
September 1, 2012 at 12:41 amMy favorite is the African Lollipop design
GFC: Danielle/See Shop Love!
September 1, 2012 at 3:34 amEmail: dhsauers(at)gmail.com
my favorite is the Regal Morelia Mexican Monarch Clear Nail Decals
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September 1, 2012 at 11:04 amemail: celine_qm at yahoo dot com dot ph
i adore african lollipo and the striped 🙂
September 1, 2012 at 2:23 pm[email protected]
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The papel picado nail covers are my favorite! I’m wearing them right now! 😀
September 1, 2012 at 11:28 pmLove the Colorful Sugar Skull decals
September 2, 2012 at 12:00 ami love them all.
September 2, 2012 at 11:31 amColorful Sugar Skull Nail Decals Mexican Day of the Dead are amazing!
September 2, 2012 at 4:24 pmfollow gfc-polly
September 3, 2012 at 3:31 am[email protected]
i like their pink greatful dead skulls
September 3, 2012 at 3:33 ammy favourite: https://www.etsy.com/listing/102185079/papel-picado-mexican-variety-pack-red
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September 3, 2012 at 4:15 amI work with kids all day so I think they would laugh at the Pink Donuts with Sprinkles yummy for my tummy. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
September 3, 2012 at 6:32 pmMy favorite is African Lollipop 🙂
September 3, 2012 at 6:37 pmi want to win! i love all of them
September 4, 2012 at 4:00 amadoro todo!!! 🙂
April 25, 2013 at 2:09 amxoxo
Marla