Nails
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Behind the Scenes: Bridal French With an Edge

As executive vice president and creative director of Artistic Nail Design, Alisha Rimando brings the brand’s fun, edgy, and exclusive twist to a bridal-ready look.

May 15, 2018
Behind the Scenes: Bridal French With an Edge

 

1 min to read


Cover tech Alisha Rimando, NAILS executive editor Beth Liesay, NAILS art director Yuiko Sugino, model Ariel Paredes

With over 20 years of experience in the nail industry, Alisha Rimando has seen it all. She has worked with NYFW designers, helped open over 100 salons and schools in Japan, won world championships, and hosted the Milady Standard Nail Technology series. She has been featured in numerous publications for her beautiful nail work and has an affinity for French designs. As executive vice president and creative director of Artistic Nail Design, she brings the brand’s fun, edgy, and exclusive twist to a bridal-ready look.

Here are Rimando’s steps for recreating this month’s cover:

Ad Loading...


1. Sculpt long oval nails using Pink Concealer Powder. File, shape, and buff. Polish French edge using gel-polish in Bright White and cure.


2. Using a mini striper brush, create pink and lavender swirls over the white, filing in gaps with green. Cure. Polish entire nail surface with Glossing Gel. Cure, and cleanse.


3. Matte entire nail surface using a 180-grit buffer. Create rose, leaf, and any additional details using dark gray gel-polish. Cure.


4. Apply gold foil to sticky surface of details. Top coat entire nail with Glossing Gel, cure, and cleanse. Finish nail with Revive cuticle oil.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

More Technique

Technique|Articles|May 11, 2026

Footlogix Powers Up Footcare with New Spiraleen+

Marine-exclusive antioxidants act as a natural biological shield for the feet to help protect skin, smooth cracks, hydrate roughness, calm inflammation and disrupt bacterial and fungal activity, leaving feet feeling softer, smoother, more hydrated and healthier.

Ad Loading...
Technique|Articles|Apr 22, 2025

What is a Medical Pedicure?

Nail technicians are embracing the Medical Pedicure as a service and placing it on their menus. But what is it? What training is required? Is it within our scope of practice as licensed nail technicians?

Ad Loading...
Wellness|Articles|Aug 28, 2023

What Are Neuromas?

When the weight of the body lands on a swollen nerve, it can be debilitating. Learn the symptoms and alert clients to this common problem that develops in the nerves of the foot.

Ad Loading...