May 9, 2013
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The Light Elegance Acrylic line will feature the same quality that the company’s gels are known for.
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May 8, 2013
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Here are some tips to help keep your brushes in the best possible condition.
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March 28, 2013
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There are many different types of brushes used in the nail business. Some of the most common types are listed here. You can read more about these terms and reference other topics by visiting our Encyclopedia.
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November 20, 2012
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In nail art, to thin paint with water, making it transparent; used to create a translucent image.
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November 20, 2012
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In nail art, paint dots made using the tip of a pointed instrument.
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November 20, 2012
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A shorter version of the striper brush, creates vertical and horizontal lines but in shorter strokes.
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November 20, 2012
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A brush with a few long hairs; efficient for creating elongated vertical or horizontal lines.
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November 20, 2012
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In nail art, marks made by dabbing a loaded brush against a surface.
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November 20, 2012
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In nail art, to load a brush with more paint than water.
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November 20, 2012
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In nail art, to use a darker color to create shadow and depth in an object.
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November 20, 2012
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A versatile brush with a slightly tapered rectangular head, good for backgrounds and drawing larger images.
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November 20, 2012
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The fine fur of an animal found in northern Russia, which is used in nail care brushes.
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November 20, 2012
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Designing or creating “art” directly on the fingernail; can be created with polish, paints, colored acrylics or gels, and embellishments. Whether it’s airbrush, decals, embedded acrylics, or appliqués, nail art is the medium that enables nail technicians to express their creative side and to design for the unique personality of their client.
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November 20, 2012
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A brush used to mix and blend colors together in free, uneven patterns in nail art.
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November 19, 2012
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A nail art brush with a finely tapered cylindrical head, excellent for short strokes and to draw small lines and details.
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