November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Pre-mixed monomers that are hardened or cured to polymers by either UV or visible light; can be used as an overlay with tips or on natural nails, to sculpt a nail, or to provide a final layer to acrylic for a shiny, impervious layer.
Keywords: chemicals colored gels gel-polish gels UV top coats
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A term for artificial nails preferred (over “artificial nails”) by many nail professionals; can refer to acrylics, gels, wraps, or tips.
Keywords: acrylics enhancements gels wraps
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
The practice of combining either different nail polishes, paints, or acrylic powders to create a unique color or look for a client.
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics colored gels gels
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A substance used to dry or harden adhesives, wraps, no-light gels, acrylics, and UV light gels; all types of systems require a curing agent.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals curing gels wraps
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Family of monomers used in light-curing gel products.
Keywords: chemicals gels
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A substance added or applied to an adhesive/coating to promote, speed, or control the curing (hardening) process; different from catalysts in that accelerators take part in the chemical reaction.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals curing gels
November 14, 2012
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the white gel in the third step of a classic French gel manicure.
Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 4
Keywords: French manicures gels Troubleshooter
November 7, 2012
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the pink gel in the second step of a classic French gel manicure.
Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 3 | Classic Gel French Part 4
Keywords: French manicures gel troubleshooting gels Troubleshooter
October 31, 2012
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the builder gel in the first step of a classic French gel manicure.
Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 3 | Classic Gel French Part 4
Keywords: French manicures gels Troubleshooter
October 25, 2012
| News
InStyle magazine asked readers hard-hitting questions about their mani/pedi service.
Keywords: decals gels manicures pedicures polish
October 24, 2012
| Video
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to sprinkle glitter and confetti onto clear base gel to create a flashy yet durable design.
Keywords: gels glitter glitter gels glitter nail art nail art
October 18, 2012
| News
Both Ebony and GENLUX recently featured Gelish manicures on their cover girls.
Keywords: consumer press Gelish gel-polish gels
October 16, 2012
| Video
Designer Nail Products presents a step-by-step tutorial video on sculptured gel nail application.
Keywords: designer nail products gels sculpting
October 5, 2012
| Product
The NSI Balance UV Gel Professional Kit features every tool a student needs to grow into the professional level.
Keywords: gels NSI starter kits
September 30, 2012
| Article
Depending on conditions, clients’ hands and feet may be puffy, moist, and sweaty or cold, dry, and numb. A tech needs to know how to compensate for these changes so she can apply product to a consistent, stable nail surface each time.
Keywords: acrylics cold weather promotions effect of weather on nails gel-polish gels
