Judgment Day: Nail Art Rules the Runway
The reality show judges have weighed in and the verdict is clear: Nail art rules the fashion runways.
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Gel Fill with Designs
Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro shows a 45-minute gel fill using Akzentz Classic UV gel and Luxio gel polish, finished with Akzentz Shine-On no wipe top gloss. This is an advanced fill with no finish filing and no hand filing, it is completely done using an E-file with time-saving techniques. Note: If you are not trained and/or certified to use an e-file you can use a hand file instead.
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Pink-and-White Sculptured Nails with NailGuyTV
In this video, NailGuyTV's Robert Nguyen shows the steps in creating a reverse sculptured pink-and-white nail.Model: Olivia Casares | Director/Editor: Noland Nguyen
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U.K. Student Brings Home Gold in WorldSkills International Nail Competition
Stoke on Trent beauty student Andrea Gordon wowed judges with her Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy design.
by Sree Roy
Midnight Swim Mosaic Foil Art
The Midnight Swim Mosaic Foil design requires nail art foils in pink, plum, cerulean, and tangerine glitter in addition to CND Shellac in Midnight Swim.
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Floral French
When nail artist Julie Parker was asked to do her sister’s wedding nails, she knew she wanted to create something above and beyond your basic French.
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Mandarin Blend Pedicure
Qtica Smart Spa Sanitizing Spray; Spa Organics Mandarin Mango Dead Sea Salt Soak, Mandarin Mango Sugar Scrub, Mandarin Mango Moisture Mask, Mandarin Mango Massage Cream; Simply Natural Organic Body Oil; Spa Redi Verbena Citrus Callus Softener; Zoya Remove+; CND Shellac Power Polish.
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Aloe-Gator Pedicure
Heel to Toe Foot Soak, Moisturizing Foot Balm; Gena Cuticle Off; Finger Paints base coat, polish, top coat; cuticle oil; sugarcane, cold-pressed olive oil, fresh papaya, aloevera, flowers.
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Valentino Beauty Pure Generation III System
Valentino Beauty Pure’s new Generation III Table Model is an air filtration system that eliminates nail dust and odor from acrylic or gel systems.
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Dashing Diva’s Holiday Muse
Dashing Diva’s creative educator Masako Sasaki used an array of Dashing Diva products to complete this nail design called Holiday Muse.
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SO Gel Nails’ Candy Cane Lane
SO Gel Nails’ striping tape can be used to create sweet looks for clients this holiday season.
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Aerovex Systems' Healthy Air Ventilation System
Aerovex Systems' Nails Source Capture System with new Healthy Air Technology is the next generation in nail salon ventilation technology. The new portable air ventilation system is built to protect the breathing zones of nail technicians and prevent overexposure to monomer, acetone, and associated acrylic vapors and dusts.
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There’s an L&P for Everyone
Artistic Nail Design launched its Rock Hard Liquid and Powder Kits.
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Heat Up Your Manis with the Pampered Soak
Pampered Perch, makers of the ergonomic hand/foot rest, launched a new product called the Pampered Soak.
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Black and Red Marbling Design
Nail tech and esthetician Janelle Lamont started her own business in Williams Lake, Canada, when she was only 19 years old. Learn how to create Lamont’s red and black marbling design, an elegant winter look for clients.
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Nail Tech Maisie Dunbar Honored
Silver Spring, Md.-based Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge was selected as Business of the Year by the Liberian Awards, which recognizes Liberian professionals like Dunbar who have excelled around the world.
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In the Spot Light: An Interview With MaeLing Parrish
Gelish U.S. Dean of Education MaeLing Parrish utilized her background in art to establish herself as a nail educator in the U.S. Find out what makes her tick in the one-on-one interview below.
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