Acrylic nails are worn to increase the length of natural nails and can be filed into many different shapes from classic square to a softer almond or daring stilleto.
October 31, 2014
| Demo
This nail tech found a little foil manipulation included in the acrylic application process can create a design that’s cool as ice.
Keywords: nail art Nail Art Tutorial step-by-step winter nail art
October 30, 2014
| Video
Industry scientist, Doug Schoon, addresses the most recent information about fungal nail infections and the potential for secondary mold infections of the nail plate. Schoon also answers questions about how nail dehydrators improve adhesion of L&P nail coatings to the natural nail.
If you have any questions for Schoon, e-mail [email protected]. For more information on Schoon and his weekly video series, Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon, click here.
Keywords: client health Doug Schoon fungal infections health mold
October 29, 2014
| Article
Consider these gel safety products designed to ease concerns about the application process.
Keywords: Dashing Diva Minx natural nail care removing gels
October 28, 2014
| Article
Let's go back to the basics on acrylics.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting acrylics chemist's corner liquid-to-powder ratio monomer
October 28, 2014
| Demo
Follow these steps to see how this Ukrainian nail tech did justice to a super hero nail design.
Keywords: acrylics comic book nail art gels nail art step-by-step
October 23, 2014
| Video
This video demonstrates a colorful acrylic nail art design executed using Mia Secret's Color Punch nail powders collection.
For another Mia Secret tutorial, click here.
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics Mia Secret nail art
October 23, 2014
| Video
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Sherri Traweek from Redlands, Calif., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
Keywords: mixed-media nail art nail art NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
October 23, 2014
| Video
In the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist, Top 6 contestant Lauren Boyd from Memphis, Tenn., created a steampunk design for one hand using using mixed media. She received bonus points for using out-of-the-box (non-nail) materials. http://www.nailsmag.com/ntna2014
Keywords: mixed-media nail art NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
October 20, 2014
| Video
Holly Schippers, aka FingerNailFixer, shares detailed tips to create a great smile line.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers smile lines
October 8, 2014
| Video
Artistic Nail Design educators will offer nail techs an intense two-day training in more than 11 countries during its Rock Hard World Tour. The training will cover the chemistry behind the Artistic Nail Design’s gel and liquid and powder products. Learn the ease of application, tips and tricks, and art techniques to turn your clients into groupies. For more details and tour dates, visit here.
Keywords: acrylics Artistic Nail Design continuing education gels
October 2, 2014
| Demo
Rolling Into Her Dreams: Get a behind the scenes look at our October 2014 cover, featuring nails by Young Nails' senior mentor Lauren Denney.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes colored acrylics learning new techniques Young Nails
October 1, 2014
| Product
Perfect for Halloween, each package contains three sheets loaded with spiders, bats, cobwebs, skulls, and ghosts.
Keywords: CinaPro decals nail art
October 1, 2014
| Product
The product allows for an easy removal process in which the gel simply slides off with acetone leaving nails free of damage and staining.
Keywords: Minx natural nail care
October 1, 2014
| Photo Gallery
Raise awareness for breast cancer this month and inspire a good deed by purchasing a couple of these pink items for your salon.
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September 30, 2014
| News
NSI Manufacturing Headquarters hosted an international training and educational event in Philadelphia in June.
Keywords: continuing education manufacturers educators NSI
