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Adhere Stones With Longer Wear Using Apres

by Sigourney Nuñez | May 27, 2016

Aprés is offering nail techs new products to stack stones that stay. Diamond Gel is specifically formulated as a charm adhesive that is long-lasting. It’s strong enough to support any size or shape embellishments including rhinestones, jewels, crystals, studs, and charms. The Diamond Gel is designed as a finishing step to embellished services and can be paired with any gel-polish, according to the manufacturer.

Simply apply the gel with an Aprés brush, place your embellishment over the gel, and cure. Finish the look with Aprés Top Gelcoat for a high-shine finish with no tacky residue. For more information, visit www.apresnail.com.

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Foot Forward Summit 2019

by Staff

NAILS' second Foot Forward Summit was held in Atlanta August 11-13. Nail techs gathered for speaker presentations, advanced education, and networking.

NAILS senior editor Katherine Fleming, executive editor Beth Livesay, and Eric Berry

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Manis and Mimosas With Medusa

by Beth Livesay

Medusa held an interactive nail event with local influencers and beauty professionals in Atlanta on August 11.

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Acrylic Application: Learn to Sculpt with Your Brush

by Tracey Lee

Learn how to angle your brush when applying liquid-and-powder product so there is minimal need for filing.

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Correct Acrylic Form Placement: How to Get Great C-Curves Without Pinching

by Tracey Lee

Learn how to place your form correctly to create a liquid-and-powder acrylic extension that’s as sleek as possible.

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Up Your Acrylic Skills: Mix Ratio

by Tracey Lee

Even though mix ratio is fundamental to learning about liquid-and-powder acrylic application, it’s still one of the biggest challenges for nail professionals in the salon. The performance and longevity of our product is hugely affected by an incorrect mix ratio.

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See a Volcano Spa Pedicure Demo That Bubbles and Fizzes

by Staff

Learn about Volcano Spa's signature product, Volcano Spa Bubbling and Fizzing Organic 5-Step Pedicure Treatment, as well as the newest products that launched at Cosmoprof North America 2019.

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Create Quicker French and Ombre Gel Extensions With Xtens Nail Tips

by Staff

Watch as nail tech Tiffany Nguyen uses the Xtens Nail System to apply pre-made French/pink-and-white and French ombre gel nail tips to create quick and easy sculpted-style gel nails. Plus, nail artist Hong Nhung shows a marbleized nail design using gel-polish.

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What's The Difference? Clarifying Commonly Confused Nail Terms

by Holly Schippers

You probably know the essential differences between the products and nails terms you use in the salon every day — like soft gel versus hard or LED light versus UV. But could you provide a clear explanation to a curious client? And what about those fuzzy terms that can mean different things to different people? Here's a terminology "cheat sheet" we hope will help keep us all on the same page.

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Behind the Scenes: Pink and White Marble Nails

by Beth Livesay

Killeen, Texas-based tech So Yong Yu, recreated one of her signature salon styles using Gel II 4D Sculpting Gel.

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Voesh Introduces CBD Collection

by Katherine Fleming

Voesh has introduced new products, including a CBD collection, lotion collection, and new Mani in a Box and Pedi in a Box fragrances, as well as a scent-free formulation.

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