February 15, 2010
| Photo Gallery
As February 14 swiftly approaches, your clients are increasing their requests for nail art with hearts, flowers, and all things pink and red. We've got you covered with these designs that will get clients in, out, and on the way to their romantic rendezvous.
Keywords: acrylics CND colored acrylics Essie French manicures
January 1, 2010
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At Extremedys2010 Hand & Foot Spa in West Hollywood, Calif., the French manicure isn’t just for women anymore. The salon offers a popular “Boy French” nail style that gives its male clients a “healthy-looking, groomed nail that doesn’t look like polish or a traditional French manicure,” says owner Naja Rickette.
Keywords: French manicures men's services pedicures
December 29, 2009
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Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus is an ultra-thin, high-quality professional-grade plastic that is applied with a bond or adhesive and makes French manicures simpler and easier than ever.
Keywords: Dashing Diva French manicures manicure accessories
December 1, 2009
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The French Tip Dip Tool is a new technique used to create a perfect smile line with minimal effort and hyper speed.
Keywords: French manicures manicure kits polish techniques tools
December 1, 2009
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With the new matte polish craze this fall, we used OPI’s matching matte and shiny versions of the same color to create a monochromatic French look. It’s a great understated but fun look for the holidays.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes French manicures French twists matte OPI Products
October 26, 2009
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Here to simplify your polish French smile lines, All Season’s Nails’ Instant French Manicure Pen lets you apply white polish quickly and easily.
Keywords: All Season Nails French manicures
October 1, 2009
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Dashing Diva’s French Wrap Plus has made it easier than ever to get that perfect smile line. The wraps are put on the nails using the easy application tab, and the ultra-thin French decal is left perfectly on the free edge, with smile line intact and free of brush strokes. The decoration can last after weeks of wear, and works best when combined with Dashing Diva’s Gelife Brush-On Glue and Soak-Off Gels.
Keywords: Dashing Diva French manicures gels learning new techniques
September 1, 2009
| Article
Feel like you could stand to sharpen up on your liquid-and-powder application times? Then check out the timeline breakdowns from four experienced pros, and compare your own personal bests (and maybe find a new technique or two along the way).
Keywords: acrylics Backscratchers EZ Flow French manicures learning new techniques
August 1, 2009
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Get the step-by-step for nail artist Lisa M. Santos’ signature style.
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics French manicures French nail art French twists
August 1, 2009
| Demo
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Shauni Kelly’s signature style.
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics French manicures nail art Young Nails
August 1, 2009
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Get the step-by-step for nail artist Silver Lovata Gilliam’s signature style.
Keywords: French manicures French nail art French twists nail art Orly
July 1, 2009
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Brothers Robert and Vu Nguyen are stars on the nail competition circuit, have done nails for numerous magazine covers, and taught nail workshops nationwide. The duo now taps into their wealth of expertise with their release of 1-2-3 Nail Art, a series of nail art tutorial books that feature designs from beginner to advanced.
Keywords: educational materials French manicures nail art
July 1, 2009
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Light Elegance has re-released an old favorite, Fiber Gel. Fiber Gel is a UV-cured gel that contains fiberglass mixed into the gel. The fiber is strong and can be used on fills and full-sets, and it is a self-leveling product. When cured, the fiberglass becomes locked together to form a blanket of strength.
Keywords: fiberglass wraps French manicures gels Light Elegance pink-and-whites
June 1, 2009
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Step-by-step by Regina Lankford, Worcester, Mass.
Keywords: French manicures French twists nail art summer nail art
June 1, 2009
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The Balance Body Builder gel has a thicker viscosity that allows for easy building of the upper arch. It cures to a high shine in 90 seconds and is perfect for warmer environments. Here’s how to do an extreme nail makeover with the Body Builder Cover Pink.
Keywords: French manicures gels NSI pink-and-whites
