April 1, 2008
| Article
Getting nice, deep smile lines doesn’t require years of laughter, but it does take practice.
Keywords: learning new techniques sculpting smile lines
April 1, 2008
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Elaine Watson, Star Nail, Valencia, Calif.
Keywords: acrylics Cina colored acrylics decals floral nail art
April 1, 2008
| Article
Some nail techs have taken YouTube’s invitation to “broadcast yourself” seriously. That opens up a world of free training for techs to access whenever they need a helping hand.
Keywords: nail art how-to social media video training
April 1, 2008
| Article
So-called because the free edge of the nail flares out wider than the bottom, the shape is growing in popularity throughout the West Coast
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics nail art nail trends
March 1, 2008
| Demo
Filing is so important to nail appearance, and with the advent of e-files, the techniques for hand-filing can be easily forgotten. Excellent hand-filing skills can help a competition tech rise above the pack, while everyday techs can woo clients with a deft hand and light touch.
Keywords: filing techniques natural nail care natural nails Tom Bachik
March 1, 2008
| Article
Digital frames can store hundreds of nail art photos, run a clear, continual slideshow of your work, and some can even organize pictures into themed albums and show video clips.
Keywords: business tools creating a portfolio nail art
February 21, 2008
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Laura Russell, Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Keywords: abstract nail art acrylics colored acrylics marbleizing techniques nail art
February 1, 2008
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Shannon Chomanczuk, A Polished Image, New Windsor, N.Y.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics colored acrylics embedded acrylics floral nail art
February 1, 2008
| Article
The ideal bead should be smooth, round, and plump, and suspended lightly on the brush hairs.
Keywords: acrylics brushes enhancements liquid-to-powder ratio mix ratio
February 1, 2008
| Demo
Try your hand a making interesting impressions in acrylics using paper clips and other small utensils that can be purchased at local craft stores.
Keywords: acrylics glitter nail art impressions nail art Young Nails
February 1, 2008
| Demo
The EZ Flow Time to Shine Kit offers 12 colors for blending, shading, and shining.
Keywords: acrylics animal print nail art EZ Flow nail art
January 24, 2008
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Tina Sauber-Spencer, Bahama Mama’s Salon, Horton, Mich.
Keywords: acrylics animal print nail art colored acrylics French nail art French twists
January 1, 2008
| Demo
Reduce your time doing colored acrylic fills by using this "Reverse Application" method.
Keywords: backfills colored acrylics electric filing techniques fills learning new techniques
January 1, 2008
| Article
Colored acrylic nails are a beautiful and eye-catching addition to the more standard pink-and-whites on your service menu. Increase your clientele and expand your creativity with all the colored acrylic possibilities.
Keywords: adding new services colored acrylics glitter glitter acrylics keeping your business competitive
January 1, 2008
| Article
Elaine Watson — global education director and vice president of marketing for Star Nail — shares some of her favorite technical tips.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics airbrushing colored acrylics embellishments
