February 13, 2012
| Demo
OPI’s GelColors are easily applied like traditional nail lacquers and are flash LED UV-cured in a total of four minutes (almost four times faster than standard gels).
Keywords: gel-polish OPI Products
January 12, 2012
| Video
FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers uses Shellac to create her own nail art decals. You can use any brand of gel polish with this technique.
Keywords: decals FingerNailFixer gel-polish Holly Schippers learning new techniques
January 9, 2012
| Article
To make these easy designs even easier for you, these nail artists have generously provided step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the videos at www.nailsmag.com/nailstv. (And that goes for the difficult designs too!)
Keywords: advanced nail art Akzentz Amore Ultima Gels beginner nail art CND
December 30, 2011
| News
Recently, long-lasting gel polish has gained a significant at-home appeal, according to Allure magazine's December 2011 Beauty Reporter. But does it last?
Keywords: at-home maintenance consumer press gel troubleshooting gel-polish nail trends
December 20, 2011
| Demo
The NSI Polish Pro Accessory Collection includes six different finishes to change the appearance of any Polish Pro color. Become a nail “stylist” and create unlimited looks for your clients.
Keywords: gel-polish layering techniques NSI
December 16, 2011
| Product
Starting this January, OPI GelColor will be available to salons nationwide. Unlike gel and polish hybrids, OPI’s formula is 100% gel, which lasts for a minimum of two to three weeks.
Keywords: gel-polish OPI Products
November 28, 2011
| Article
The explosion of gel-polish means nail techs are busier than ever — and at the upscale Red Door Spas it means nail assistants are guaranteed a full day of soak-offs.
Keywords: gel-polish nail tech assistants polish removal product removal soak-off gels
November 22, 2011
| Product
EZNails Inc. announces the launch of Gella, a Pure Gel Polish that applies on natural nails like nail polish, wears for 14 days, and soaks off easy.
Keywords: EZ Nails gel-polish
November 21, 2011
| Demo
Alfalfa Nails’ Gel Art gel polish apply like nail polish but cure to create an enhancement that stays on nails for almost two weeks.
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October 28, 2011
| News
The CND Shellac Salon Certification program will assure salon customers across the U.S. that their Shellac services are authentic and of the highest quality.
Keywords: certification CND gel-polish Shellac
October 27, 2011
| Product
PNI Worlwide introduces LightSpeed, a new UV Soak-Off Gel Polish system.
Keywords: gel-polish PNI Worldwide
October 26, 2011
| Product
Young Nails has come out with a new winter collection for its ManiQ gels.
Keywords: consumer press gel-polish Young Nails
October 26, 2011
| Product
Sheba Nails’ new Sologel Soak-Off Gel Polishes come in 23 shades that give excellent color saturation and nail coverage, apply easily like polish, and soak off in 10 minutes or less.
Keywords: gel-polish Sheba
October 20, 2011
| Demo
Dashing Diva’s new DesignFX line is comprised of 36 unique nail appliqués that match 3-D bling with intricate and brightly colored designs. Resident Dashing Diva nail artist Young Kim has come out with a clever new way of cutting up and blending these appliqués to give nail techs even more freedom to let their creativity shine with the fun patterns.
Keywords: Dashing Diva decals gel-polish nail art rhinestones
October 4, 2011
| Demo
Learn how to do October's fun cover with Shellac.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes CND gel-polish nail art nails and fashion