May 14, 2013
| Encyclopedia
Ethyl methacrylate (EMA) is a type of acrylic monomer (liquid) that is used in most acrylic systems.
Keywords: acrylics adhesion chemicals DeEnterprises EMA
May 14, 2013
| Encyclopedia
A polymer made from two or more different types or monomers; ABS plastic is a co-polymer, for example.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals co-polymer DeEnterprises monomer
May 14, 2013
| Encyclopedia
Originated by Aqua Nails/DeEnterprises, the acrylic system was applied similar to a traditional set, but cured when set in water. The product was marketed under the brand name Aqua Nails.
Keywords: acrylics Aqua Nails DeEnterprises water-cured acrylic
May 14, 2013
| Encyclopedia
An undesirable but preventable formation of tiny crystals in the uncured nail coating, often resulting from unusually cold temperatures or drafts while a nail technician is working with wet acrylic product.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals crystallization DeEnterprises effect of weather on nails
May 8, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a 3-D cupcake design using colored acrylics.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics nail art OPI
May 1, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the second step toward sculpting an almond-shaped nail using pink acrylics, filing the nail.
Almond-Retto Design Part 1
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting acrylics almond learning new techniques nail biting
April 30, 2013
| Product
Light Elegance Acrylic, developed in conjunction with nail competitor John Hauk, is fast setting, strong, and durable.
Keywords: acrylics Light Elegance starter kits
April 24, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the first step toward sculpting an almond-shaped nail using pink acrylics, applying forms to short, bitten nails.
Almond-Retto Design Part 2
Keywords: acrylics almond nail biting nail shapes sculpting
April 19, 2013
| Demo
Amazing Nail Concepts has launched a dipping system to help you quickly achieve a perfect French manicure.
Keywords: acrylics dipping systems
April 19, 2013
| Demo
Check out Dianna Medeiros’ technique for encasing real snakeskin in clear acrylic.
Keywords: acrylics embedded nail art
April 19, 2013
| Demo
Beautiful Nails by Kupa gives nail technicians everything they need to construct high-quality, long-lasting, and awe-inspiring 3-D acrylic nail art designs.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics Kupa
April 3, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the final step toward creating the innovative "Galaxy Nail" design.
Galaxy Nails Part 1 | Galaxy Nails Part 2
Keywords: acrylics filing techniques nail art Troubleshooter
April 2, 2013
| Demo
Founder of Designer Nail Products (DNP), Pam Sawyer-Thompson, shows how to make a glitter and confetti frosted stiletto design
Keywords: acrylics designer nail products nail art
March 27, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the second step toward creating the innovative "Galaxy Nail" design.
Galaxy Nails Part 1 | Galaxy Nails Part 3
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics nail art sculpting Troubleshooter
March 20, 2013
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Young Nails educator Tracey Reierson shows the first step toward creating the innovative "Galaxy Nail" design.
Galaxy Nails Part 2 | Galaxy Nails Part 3
Keywords: acrylics nail art Troubleshooter
