Alternative Bridal French Nail Art
An easy to follow nail art tutorial by Divine by Design demonstrating how to produce an elegant bridal nail art with gel-polishes including CND Shellac.
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Nail Art Studio: Sunshine
Lenzi Brock demonstrates how to do Sunshine nail art,
by Tracy Rubert
Nail Art Studio: Charming Cherries
Elsbeth Schuetz demonstrates how to do Charming Cherries nail art.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: French Garden Pedicure — Fresh Cucumber
Signature Services: French Garden Pedicure — Fresh Cucumber, Frenchie’s Modern Nail Care, Littleton, Colo.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: Signature Lemon Manicure
Signature Lemon Manicure, Lemon Nails, Glenview, Ill.
by Tracy Rubert
Crowdsourcing: If you could change one thing about your work environment, what would it be?
This month we asked nail techs: If you could change one thing about your work environment, what would it be?
by Staff
Taking Time Off
How do you arrange your schedule and handle clients when you want to take a few weeks off?
by Tracy Rubert
Demo: Nordic Care Pedicure
In this video, Nordic Care demonstrates the uses and benefits of its pedicure products.
by Staff
The Latest and Greatest Gels: Soft/Soak-Off
These brands have a soft spot for soak-off gels.
by Staff
The Latest and Greatest Gels: Hard/Traditional
These companies prove it’s not hard to find a strong, glossy traditional gel.
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Hard Vs. Soft: A Closer Look At Gels
Before there was gel-polish, there was gel. Making its debut in the mid-1980s, this product was designed as an enhancement for clients who desired a glossy, durable finish. While many clients might think there is a big difference between gel and acrylic, gels actually rely on ingredients from the acrylic family. Perhaps the tougher distinction to make is between hard (traditional) and soft (soak-off) gels.
by Beth Livesay
Targeted Gift Certificates Aid in Cross-Marketing
Cross-marketing is your most effective marketing tool, if handled properly.
by Staff
Creating the Edge Nail (Part 3 of 3)
In this video, Young Nails' Greg Salo shows you how to file the final perfect shape while maintaing the integrity of the edge nail. Remove excess bulk and taper along the length, finally shaping with a hand file. Swipe, Finish Gel, Rose Oil. Wow. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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Creating the Edge Nail (Part 2 of 3)
In this video, Young Nails' Greg Salo shows you the next steps of the edge nail. Build out one side at a time, laying down product and shaping to the form. As the free edge dries, use the magic wand to shape into a pyramid form and cover with speed clear for reinforcement. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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Creating the Edge Nail (Part 1 of 3)
In this video, Young Nails' Greg Salo shows you how to bend and cut the form to create the shape, how to sculpt out the free edge with cover powder, build the body and feather out product to create the edge nail. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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How to File an Almond Nail
Sherri Traweek demonstrates how to file an almond-shaped nail. You Might Also Like:How to File a Coffin Nail
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How to File a Coffin Nail
Sherri Traweek shows you how to file a coffin (also known as ballerina) nail. You Might Also Like: How to File a Lipstick Nail
by Staff