Nail Design
3-D Colored Gel Art Tutorial
Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro shows how to simply mix Akzentz Gel Art Powder with any Akzentz UV/LED Options colors to create beautiful, odor-free 3-D nail art. It's great for beginners, because you have plenty of time to sculpt each petal into the perfect shape and it does not get hard until you put it in the light.
Lovely Flower
Triana Ramirez makes nail art lovely.
Figure Skating
Jade Sewell creates figure skating nail art.
Balls of Holly
Brie Minar creates holiday nail art.
Ombre Pink
Crystal Warner creates pink nail art.
Interview with SPAtaneity's Missy Malone
The Dallas News interviews Missy Malone, a certified medical nail technician and founder of SPAtaneity Natural Nail Salon specializing in waterless pedicures and disposable nail kits. "Our goal is to ensure that we provide safe care to those who are diabetic, cancer patients, anyone with an immunosuppressed condition, even our elderly," Malone says.
Nail Trends From the Spring 2014 Fashion Week Runways
Nails remained near naked while the clothing combos popped at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014. Subtle embellishments such as matte and light dustings of glitter made an appearance, and there are still a few fashion houses that enjoy showcasing nail art.
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
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.
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.
Trend Watch: Origami
Sculptural folds reminiscent of the Japanese paper art.
Secret Keeper
Here’s something else to ask Santa for.
Pop Goes the Gift Card
Your salon gift cards are probably on everyone’s wish-lists this year.
Spread Holiday Cheer with Airbrush Stencils
If your handpainting skills aren’t that hot but you want to celebrate the season with some themed designs, it may be the perfect time to whip out your trusty airbrush (or to buy yourself one as an early stocking stuffer). Here’s a Santa and reindeer design from Safari Airbrush to get you in the spirit:
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3-D Gel Rose Art
Gina Silvetro shows how to create a 3-D gel rose using Akzéntz Gel Art Powder.
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.