Just when you thought the nail art you've grown up with (houndstooth, flowers, polka dots, etc.) is enough to add pizzazz to your digits, gel polishes, the industrial strength sister of traditional nail lacquers, step up their game. Various nail salons like Kiyosa Salon, Nail Tropics, and Mi & Me are now offering gel nail art.

The unbelievable staying power of gel polish (it normally lasts for three to four weeks), combined with the creativity of their nail artists, results in party-ready digits that serve as a unique fashion statement. Check out the mind-blowing designs below in our gallery!

(Photos courtesy of Bandi Gelique and Kiyosa Salon)