June 5, 2009
| Video
Amanda Dodge, of Nail Me in Spanish Fork, Utah, demonstrates a handy tip for how to keep your acrylic liquid from spilling.
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June 1, 2009
| Demo
Step-by-steps for doing a backfill, smoothing calluses, surface shaping, and natural nail work. Plus, e-file tips and tricks.
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May 1, 2009
| Article
Jill Wright, of Jill Wright’s Spa For Nails in Bowling Green Ky., is an experienced pedicurist who offers this interesting foot filing technique.
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April 1, 2009
| Demo
Check out these step-by-step nail art designs with international appeal. They were created by students at the award-winning Russian School of Nail Enhancement OleHouse in Moscow.
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January 31, 2009
| Article
Estelina recommends beginning each pedicure with a dry filing of the feet. Then, when the service is almost complete, apply a foot scrub and file again.
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December 1, 2008
| Demo
Cosmo’s 3D Nail Art Molds allow techs to easily apply three-dimensional acrylic nail art.
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October 1, 2008
| Article
Greg Salo of Young Nails explains how he applies Young Nails’ trademark reverse application technique for acrylics.
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October 1, 2008
| Demo
Sliced Clay Canes are one of the latest trends to sweep through the nail industry. They come in different shapes, sizes, and designs, and are an easy way to expand your nail art offerings. The canes are thinly sliced, then placed onto nails and encased in gel, acrylic, or top coat.
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October 1, 2008
| Demo
A small, hidden design on the underside of a nail is a perfect way for flashy clients, (and even shy ones too), to show off your work. Clients will love showing their friends the little detail, and pulling off this feat is rather simple for techs. G Elizondo of D’Hair to Be Different Salon in Las Vegas, shows how she creates a hidden heart on the inside of a nail.
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June 1, 2008
| Demo
No two nails will be exactly alike with this unique blending and swirling of polish.
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June 1, 2008
| Article
Want a fresh new take on color choices for your nail clients? With colored acrylics, your only limit is your imagination.
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April 1, 2008
| Article
Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.
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January 1, 2008
| Demo
Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.
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January 1, 2008
| Article
Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.
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November 1, 2007
| Article
Square, round, squoval — you probably have a specialty and a preference to how you think a nail should look. But you can’t just do cookie-cutter nails on every client who walks through your door. Some individual attention and customization will wow your clients and make them loyal for life.
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