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Xtens Soft Gel Nail Extensions Tutorial

by NLS Staff | October 2, 2019 | Bookmark +

Paola Ponce demonstrates how to create nail extensions using Xtens nail tips.

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Video: Blooming Gel Nails & One-Bead Acrylic Application

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Nail artist David Hoang shows how to use Blooming Gel, a clear nail gel that is applied before your color gel design, helping your color gels spread, or "bloom." He starts by sculpting the nail with a one-bead acrylic method.

Integrate Reflexology Into Your Pedi Services

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Reflexology can provide health and relaxation benefits for your pedicure clients, and it can increase your profits, too. Nail tech Melissa Finch explains how she adds this technique to pedicure services.

How to Simplify Your Nail Work with 5-in-1 Nail Drill Bits

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MelodySusie Tungsten Carbide Professional 5 in 1 Nail Drill Bit is multi-use, which means one bit can meet almost all the grinding needs. Without changing the nail drill bit back and forth, this bit can simplify nail work and greatly improve work efficiency.

How to Prevent Major Damage Caused by Electric Nail Drills

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While they do require some prior training and safety measures, they're not too difficult to use provided you follow these tips, courtesy of MelodySusie.

Nail Artist Stephanie Loesch's Winter Nail Looks

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Stephanie Loesch, a California-based nail tech who won first runner up in our Next Top Nail Artist Season 8 competition, uses Gelish Soft Gel Extensions for some cozy and snowy designs.

Everything You Need to Take Your Nail Career on a Nail Adventure

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This new combo kit from MelodySusie means you can take your show on the road. A 2-in-1 Nail Lamp with Nail Drill, along with a nail dust collector, provides an efficient tool for so many of your nail needs.

Meet Red Iguana: Your Extra Set of Hands

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The company's founder, April Ryan, created a silicone replica of her hands and now sells them to help nail artists showcase their work easier and faster.

MelodySusie Kanon Rechargeable Nail Drill: Engrave Your Name on This Luxury Tool

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This cool tool looks like a retro record player, takes up a tiny footprint and has cutting edge technology in its design. All that, plus engraving is now free, so you can customize, initial and name this drill to make it your own.