April 6, 2009
| Video
Debbie from beautytech.com demonstrates how to slice nail art Clay Canes really thin. The polymer clay canes might have to be warmed before slicing, it depends on the brand of clay used (Fimo, Sculpty or any number of other brands. See www.beautytech.com/shoppe for more info on slicing and application with acrlics and gel enhancements.
Keywords: Debbie Doerrlamm fimo canes nail art
April 6, 2009
| Article
A current trend is to add glitter, mylar, and other embellishments to nail enhancements, but how can nail techs be sure they aren’t compromising the strength of the enhancement and causing premature service breakdown by adding too much? Sometimes the glitter tips I’ve sculpted break off at the free edge, causing clients to doubt my abilities. (This occurs more often in gels than acrylics.)
Keywords: embellishments glitter acrylics glitter gels nail art product application
April 2, 2009
| Product
INM’s new Extreme Tips have a deep C-curve and smile line for the professionally sculpted look.
Keywords: INM tips
April 1, 2009
| Article
No need to go to a show--attend one of these traveling two-day seminars.
Keywords: continuing education techniques
April 1, 2009
| Article
OPI educator and guest artist Lynn Ackerson-Warren gives some quick tips on acrylic backfills.
Keywords: acrylics backfills Nail Tips OPI products
April 1, 2009
| Video
Margo Therien demonstrates how we make one of our flower canes in polymer clay. These canes are used for a variety of projects, from lightswitch covers to beads to nail art.
Keywords: fimo canes polymer
April 1, 2009
| Article
For those rare occasions when one of your clients has to remove her acrylics on her own, outside of the salon, make sure she is prepared and does it correctly so she does not damage her nails. Here’s a tear-out do-it-yourself sheet for your clients and some tips from fellow nail techs on how to handle this subject with your clients.
Keywords: acrylics customer service educational materials product removal
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.
Keywords: bridal nail art CND colored acrylics enhancements French nail art
April 1, 2009
| Article
These intricate designs, made from acrylic nail products, were winners of a Design-A-Corset Competition recently held in Australia.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics colored acrylics competitions fantasy nail art
March 4, 2009
| Product
Soft Touch’s Sand Sponge File makes it easy to achieve a perfect finish.
Keywords: FILES Soft Touch
March 4, 2009
| Product
Young Nails’ ManiQ Natural Nail Care Gel is a clear gel that protects nails so they won’t chip, crack, or break.
Keywords: gel top coats gels UV top coats Young Nails
March 4, 2009
| Product
PNI's Mini Arctic Blocks are economical and designed for one-time use to enhance sanitation.
Keywords: buffers PNI Worldwide
March 1, 2009
| Demo
Your client broke a nail and has it repaired while on a cruise ship. Now back on land she wants that nail to look like the other ones. What's a tech to do?
Keywords: acrylics CND nail repairs
February 17, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Vaida Indrasiute, Fantasy Nails by Vaida at The Knitting Room, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Keywords: acrylics animal print nail art colored acrylics glitter acrylics handpainted nail art
February 10, 2009
| Video
Introducing the top-selling OPI Nail Lacquer shades you and your clients love in a long-lasting, UV-cured, soak-off gel formula! Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers are easy to apply for smooth, flawless results. Polish it on similar to nail lacquer, then UV cure!
Keywords: gels OPI products soak-off gels Vietnamese salon industry
