July 1, 2009
| Article
Step-by-step by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Keywords: CND gels nail art polish swirl technique
July 1, 2009
| Article
Getting a good product application can be tough enough just using acrylics or gels, but when you start adding nail art embellishments like glass beads, crushed flowers, small rhinestones, or tiny seashells, you have to take extra care to prevent lifting. Art Club educator Mare Horak explains how she uses embellishments without compromising enhancement quality.
Keywords: Color Club embedded nail art embellished nail art manufacturers educators nail art
June 15, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Keywords: colored gels floral nail art French nail art French twists gels
June 1, 2009
| Article
A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”
Keywords: acrylics bridal nail art bridal styles CND French nail art
June 1, 2009
| Article
Marie Claire featured a page of stunning, strappy satin heels — the perfect accessory to complete a hot summer outfit. What fingernails would you create for a client wearing these fabulous shoes?
Keywords: fashion nail art nails and fashion seasonal nail art stiletto nails
May 11, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Bonnie Rios, Fingertips by Bonnie at Julie Johnson Salon, Riverside, Calif.
Keywords: CND embedded gels nail art
May 11, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Roe Van Epps, Sacramento, Calif.
Keywords: Backscratchers colored gels gels nail art
May 1, 2009
| Demo
Have some fun with watermelon toes.
Keywords: nail art pedicures polish techniques Signature Services
May 1, 2009
| Demo
LeChat’s Nail Architecture acrylic system was created for the fashion-conscious individual. These designer color acrylic powders come in elegant packaging, and are strong and easy to apply. The Nail Architecture system offers a spectrum of colors that will enhance the elegance and appearance of any fashionable nail art design.
Keywords: acrylics LeChat nail art
April 13, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Keywords: abstract nail art colored gels embellished nail art gels Light Elegance
April 13, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Laurie Ivins, Profiles Hair Design, Sandpoint, Idaho
Keywords: colored gels gels glitter gels nail art
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 1, 2009
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Julia Barrios, ASP Aspire educator, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Keywords: decals floral nail art gels glitter gels mixed-media nail art
April 1, 2009
| Article
There’s a hot tip circulating among educators to help techs with their glitter applications.
Keywords: embellishments glitter nail art pedicures rockstar toes
