How-To
Electric Filing Techniques: Removing Lifted Acrylic
Using an electric file to remove lifted product will greatly reduce the time spent on this common repair.
Electric Filing Techniques: Prepping for a Full Set
Getting the nails ready for a full set is one of the most important steps in artificial nail application.
Electric Filing Techniques: Repairing a Crack
Cracks appear too often on acrylic nails, but with the help of an electric file they can easily be removed.
Electric Filing Techniques: Working on the Natural Nail
As long as it’s done properly and with the right tools, an electric file on the natural nail can be just as safe as a regular nail file.
Electric Filing Techniques: Backfills
Doing a backfill with an electric file can help you achieve faster and more accurate results.
Electric Filing Techniques: Finishing a Nail
An electric file is the perfect tool to use on a nail when you’re trying to achieve a smooth, finished look.
Get Carried Away
Airbrush nail art doesn’t have to be predictable or complicated. It can be fun and pared down. Here we offer you some basic designs to get you out of your rut.
Step-by-Step
The following step-by-step was designed to help nail techs to make the transition from fingernails to toenails as smooth as possible.
Applying Revelation Tips
Star Nail Products’ Revelation tip has a natural nail width and arch that remains no matter where the tip is trimmed and a short well for easy blending.
NSI’s Elation Polyflex Tips
Pre-texture Elation tips blend invisibly, confirming to any nail width and shape, and are ready for any type of product overlay.
Galaxy’s Cure for Male Nail Biters
This male client’s bitten nails get a facelift with a simple technique using pink and white acrylic.
Demo: Estelina’s Slipaway Paraffin and Pedicure Treatment
Provide clients with a deluxe French Pedicure in less time using Estelina’s Slipaway Paraffin Treatment, Toeless Booties; and pedicure product line.
Creative's Ultra Sculptor Brush
Creative Nail Design Systems’ Kolinsky sable Ultra Sculptor Brush adds speed and quality to sculptured nails and overlays.
Demos: NSI's French Fill Bit for Backfills
NSI’s products and techniques make a French backfill easier and faster. Accurate placement of a new smile line will make this service last up to four weeks.