November 1, 2009
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Nail artist Sam Lynam of Arabella Nails in Bedfordshire, U.K., has developed a unique nail form to assist techs in creating fantasy nail art designs.
Keywords: acrylics enhancements fantasy nail art forms nail art
October 1, 2009
| Article
INM's Rachel Mouritsen explains the difference between applying odorless acrylics and standard acrylics.
Keywords: acrylic troubleshooting acrylics INM odorless systems
October 1, 2009
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Lynn Lammers knows a thing or two about perfect nails. After securing the top spot on NAILS’ Top 25 List of competitors for the second year running (and winning the World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, earlier this year), she’s on a roll. And she seemingly can do it all — extreme pink-and-whites, colored acrylic designs, fantasy acrylic sculptures are just a few of her specialties.
Keywords: acrylics Behind the Scenes nail art
September 23, 2009
| Product
Kinetics’ Polymer Nailfinity Corrective Opaque Pink Powder is designed to create flawless nail extensions even on very short, damaged nail plates.
Keywords: acrylics Kinetics
September 23, 2009
| Product
The original Antoine De Paris Acrylic Nipper developed 35 years ago was the first triple-reinforced acrylic nipper, and it still sets the standard to this day.
Keywords: acrylics Antoine de Paris implements
September 1, 2009
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Feel like you could stand to sharpen up on your liquid-and-powder application times? Then check out the timeline breakdowns from four experienced pros, and compare your own personal bests (and maybe find a new technique or two along the way).
Keywords: acrylics Backscratchers EZ Flow French manicures learning new techniques
September 1, 2009
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Ukrainian-based nail tech Liliya Sereditskaya is a relative newcomer to the nail craft. She’s only worked as a nail tech for three years, but she has quickly learned how to make stunning, high-quality stilettos to keep a full clientele. NAILS got a chance to talk to Sereditskaya about nail trends in Ukraine and how she got her start.
Keywords: acrylics gels multi-media nail art nail art stiletto nails
August 24, 2009
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Nail tech Christie Gibson demonstrates a fun acrylic nail art technique.
Keywords: acrylics nail art
August 24, 2009
| Video
Nail tech Christie Gibson's tutorial on the proper mix ratio of acrylic powder and acrylic liquid to create acrylic nails.
Keywords: acrylics mix ratio
August 19, 2009
| Product
Kinetics’ Caribbean Party Collection of acrylics has five hot neon colors inspired by the tropics.
Keywords: acrylics Kinetics
August 1, 2009
| Demo
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Mare Horak’s signature style.
Keywords: acrylics animal print nail art colored acrylics embedded acrylics embellishments
August 1, 2009
| Demo
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Clara Hostetter’s signature style.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics colored acrylics floral nail art nail art
August 1, 2009
| Demo
Get the step-by-step for nail artist Lisa M. Santos’ signature style.
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics French manicures French nail art French twists
August 1, 2009
| Demo
Greg Salo and his many devoted educators draw quite a crowd with their fun attitudes and intriguing nail styles. When I asked him where he got the inspiration for this month’s cover nails, he simply told me, “My inspiration comes from my educators.”
Keywords: acrylics Behind the Scenes colored acrylics colored monomer floral nail art
August 1, 2009
| Demo
Trendy Nails Unlimited (TNU) offers a brand-new way to design stylish and eye-catching nails. The pre-made designs work with any acrylic or gel system for an artistic French look. Just apply the pre-made TNU designs underneath your acrylic or gel of choice to get a complicated-looking design in a fast and simple application. TNU has many designs to fit any client’s preference, and new designs come out monthly on the company’s website, www.trendynailsunlimited.com.
Keywords: acrylics adding new services French nail art gels nail art
