November 19, 2012
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In nail art, any kind of lines painted on the area; technique of painting detailed lines, usually in black to give definition to an object.
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November 19, 2012
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In nail art, the lightest color used on the painted area; used to show where the light source is and to give an object dimension.
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November 19, 2012
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In nail art, when a brush is loaded with more water than paint to create a soft highlight.
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November 19, 2012
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A brush with fanned hairs, used to create an airbrushed effect in nail art.
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November 19, 2012
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A pointed brush used for intricate nail art, especially suited for painting flowers.
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November 19, 2012
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A tool used to apply polish or nail art paint as well as to apply and sculpt enhancement products.
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November 19, 2012
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A nail art brush with an angled head used to create intricate designs; bristles are cut at a 45° angle for control when drawing a slant.
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May 14, 2012
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Acrylic brushes aim to give precise control to nail techs. The handle, ferrule, and bristles can be made of a variety of materials to ensure that the brush will last through the rigors of everyday use, plus retain effectiveness in giving nail techs full control of the acrylic once it is on the nail plate.
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July 15, 2011
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Star Nail’s New Gel Master Tech Tool Kit was innovated by Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson and is fully-stocked with every gel brush you could need for hard gels, soft soak-off gels, and gel nail art.
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January 2, 2011
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Kolinsky is one any of several Asian minks, the fur is often used for the bristles of a brush.
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December 27, 2010
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Double load is a term in nail art, where you load two separate colors on a brush to create a multidimensional look; the goal is usually to have a blend of the two colors where they meet.
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December 27, 2010
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The ferrule is a metal ring or cap placed around a brush shaft to reinforce and hold the hairs of a brush in place.
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December 1, 2010
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Having the perfect set of brushes for any type of application would be a nail tech’s dream come true, so Star Nail’s global education director Elaine Watson came up with the new Master Tech Tool Kit. Watson wanted something that could easily travel with her to international seminars for demos and teaching, and carrying a brush for each demo was just not working out for her any longer.
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November 22, 2010
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“Toolkits” don’t always have to include hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers. NAILS presents the ultimate guide to implements specifically for nail techs, plus a handy list of manufacturers that will help you complete your own collection.
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November 17, 2010
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Disappointed that hairstylists have an abundance of edgy, beautiful tools (like tatted up blow dryers and flat irons), while nail techs have fewer choices when it comes to stylish implements, Anna Cobasky, salon owner and operator of Salon Designs in Glendale, Ariz., decided to give her nail brushes an edgy twist.
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