November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
To remove water from the surface of the natural nail in order to promote adhesion of polishes or enhancement products.
Keywords: enhancements nail anatomy
June 15, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Acrylics refers to any of a group of clear, synthetic resins used to make plastics, paints, etc. Nail enhancements (or artificial nails) made by combining a liquid acrylic product (monomer) with a powdered acrylic product (polymer); the two products form a soft ball that can be molded into a nail shape that adheres well to the natural nail or a tip; once applied, the acrylic hardens into a strong artificial nail that can be filed and buffed to a high shine.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals enhancements liquid-to-powder ratio Lynn Lammers
June 15, 2011
| Encyclopedia
A nail salon service that entails an application of adhesive (usually cyanoacrylate) to the natural nail or to an applied tip, then dipping the still-wet nail into an acrylic powder (polymer). The process is usually repeated two or three times to build up a strong artificial nail, which is then filed or buffed into shape, then shined.
Keywords: acrylic dip powder enhancements powder and glue systems
February 16, 2011
| Demo
Madelyn Johnson has been a licensed nail tech for 22 years, presently servicing clients at New Again Nail Spa & Boutique in Houston. Johnson’s early clientele had a fondness for wraps, leading her to become a skilled wrap expert, even earning a placement in the 2005 Nailympics in Las Vegas in the category. She is also an educator for Star Nail. Here she shares one of her most common fiberglass wrap procedures over a tip.
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February 3, 2011
| Article
The results are in from the 2010 Strut Your Stuff Nail Art and Enhancement Contest, sponsored by WWWeb Services and BeautyTech.
Keywords: BeautyTech.com contests enhancements mixed-media nail art
February 1, 2011
| News
Congratulations to Jessica Marie Ellison of Jolie Beauty Bar in Toronto, who recently won an award in the 22nd annual Contessas.
Keywords: awards Canada Contessa Awards enhancements nail art
January 6, 2011
| Encyclopedia
A form is what is used to sculpt a nail shape with acrylic. It's a scaffolding of sorts, used to help shape the nail as it cures and can be used for sculpting acrylic or building with gel.
Keywords: enhancements forms implements
January 3, 2011
| Encyclopedia
The smile line is the lengthwise point on a nail where the nail bed ends and the free edge starts, it is a half-circle that somewhat resembles a smile; also used to describe the artificial creation of the same line with acrylics, gels, or other enhancements. For many nail technicians, achieving the perfect smile line can be tricky.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting enhancements smile lines
December 17, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Lifting is the separation of the artificial nail coating from the natural nail, usually at or near the cuticle, but also may be seen in other locations.
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November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
The Contessas are an annual beauty award program that shows off the best Canada’s salon professionals have to offer.
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November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
With bonus nail art not printed in NAILS Magazine, this gallery showcases stylish, salon-friendly Valentine’s Day designs.
Keywords: 3-D nail art colored acrylics colored gels embedded acrylics embellishments
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
How’s this for special birthday nail art customized for each month? Michele Baker of Van Goe’s Salon and Day Spa in Cumming, Ga., is developing a year’s worth of nail art based on each month’s birth flower and birthstone to share with NAILS readers.
Keywords: 3-D nail art colored acrylics competition products embellishments enhancements
July 1, 2010
| Article
Amidst the gel-craze, acrylics have steadily been reinventing themselves to come out with better performing powders, and with brighter colors than ever. Here’s a collection of the newest acrylic powders on the market.
Keywords: acrylics Backscratchers Cacee Christrio CND
June 25, 2010
| Product
FPO’s Forever Natural offers a new enhancement product in the Natural Polytech Starter Kit.
Keywords: enhancements FPO
April 1, 2010
| Article
If you’re looking to add a nice finishing touch to any nail look, a UV gel top coat can be a great way to cap off the enhancement with a protective and high-gloss coating.
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