July 5, 2017
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Young Nails president Greg Salo explains the correct technique to consistently pick up the perfect acrylic pearl every time.
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March 23, 2017
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Acrylic nails can start to separate from the nail plate for a variety of reasons. This review of proper preparation and application will help you troubleshoot to prevent acrylic nails from lifting.
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April 25, 2016
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Pinching is an advanced nail technique that enhances a beautifully shaped acrylic nail. In this video, Suzie Moskal demonstrates the technique including tips for both the nail tech and client.
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August 6, 2015
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While renovating her new nail studio, Suzie Moskal damaged her acrylic thumbnail. In this in-depth tutorial, she demonstrates how to repair the lifted nail and make it beautiful again.
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July 14, 2015
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Suzie Moskal demonstrates one of the most important aspects of acrylic nail design the liquid to powder ratio of your acrylic bead.
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May 11, 2015
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Watch as Greg shows you how to bring the acrylic to just the right point on the natural nail. He takes you through some common mistakes and some very easy solutions!
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November 16, 2014
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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Entity's director of education, Lorena Marquez, shows how to sculpt a 3-D butterfly using colored acrylic powders.
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October 28, 2014
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Let's go back to the basics on acrylics.
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October 20, 2014
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Holly Schippers, aka FingerNailFixer, shares detailed tips to create a great smile line.
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June 27, 2014
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Tammy Taylor demonstrates how to repair a broken Pink-and-White acrylic nail.
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June 19, 2014
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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to create a quick 15-minute gel fill, perfect for the lunchtime client.
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June 4, 2014
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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to use the reverse application method to sculpt a perfect smile line with pink-and-whites, colors, or glitter acrylics.
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February 26, 2014
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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create acrylic nails with corrective powder.
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August 9, 2013
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When it comes to service breakdown, a handful of common slip-ups and mistakes are often at the root of the problem. Clients can share the blame too, by abusing their own nails and causing damage, but NAILS compiled a list of 10 common application mishaps to help you
keep your enhancement applications flawless.
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July 31, 2013
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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a netting effect with pure pigments over acrylics.
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