January 3, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Substance that gives paint or nail polish color, derived from natural or synthetic materials that have been ground into fine powders.
Keywords: gels ingredients polish
January 2, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Kolinsky is one any of several Asian minks, the fur is often used for the bristles of a brush.
Keywords: acrylics brushes gels kolinsky
January 1, 2011
| Product
Reveal by Hand and Nail Harmony are UV or LED-cured gels that bond to the natural nail using a fused keratin bonding system without the use of harsh acids for retention.
Keywords: gels Hand & Nail Harmony
January 1, 2011
| Demo
Light Elegance Gels are engineered to perform well on any type of nail, from full-coverage color saturation to free edge-extended Frenches, and even 3-D sculpting.
Keywords: 3-D nail art floral nail art gels Light Elegance
January 1, 2011
| Article
Robyn Schwartz of Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, has no problem making these streaky-clean gel art designs on a regular basis, she says. The secret is in the thin layer of uncured clear gel.
Keywords: Akzentz colored gels gels nail art
December 27, 2010
| Encyclopedia
A French tip is one that fits on the nail and is used to create a French manicure look; is usually white and can be any shape. French tips are a good way to quickly create the French manicure look with either acrylic or gel systems because they serve as tip guides.
Keywords: acrylics French manicures gels tips
December 22, 2010
| Encyclopedia
A UV top coat goes over either polish or cured acrylic and dries with the aid of a UV light. While not a gel, a UV top coat does have some of the same chemical properties as gels, which is why it's important that the coating is completely cured.
Keywords: gels UV top coats
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.
Keywords: acrylics enhancements gels lifting lifting nails
December 1, 2010
| Product
Star Nail’s T3 European FiberGels are designed to apply evenly and smoothly across the entire nail plate, making precise cuticle area applications a breeze.
Keywords: gels Star Nail Products
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
As gels increase in popularity, manufacturers plant a wider variety of color gels into their lines so techs can match the different seasons. From pastel pinks to bold blues and pretty purples in-between, here’s a sampling of the latest spring gel collections.
Keywords: Akzentz Backscratchers Belissima Bio Sculpture Gel CND
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Proving that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, these nail techs have created a wide array of products that are perfect for the salon. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the January 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.
Keywords: aromatherapy colored acrylics colored gels competition products ergonomic products
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 17, 2010
| Article
We asked fans on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) to send us a picture of the most interesting thing they’ve ever embedded in a nail. From beads and feathers to hay (yes, hay!), here’s a look at a few of the images we received.
Keywords: embedded embedded acrylics embellishments gels nail art
November 15, 2010
| Demo
Nubar’s Infinity UV Gel Kit contains everything you need to get started using gels. It has six colored gels, a clear builder, brush, prep, prime, and more. Infinity Traditional Gels are high-shine gels that can replace nail polish in a spectrum of colors.
Keywords: gels Nubar
November 1, 2010
| Article
The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
Keywords: Doug Schoon gels Jim McConnell Light Elegance OPI Products
