Bio Sculpture Soak Off
Bio-Sculpture Gel is a one-step soakable gel system that can be removed in 10 minutes. The formula is self-leveling and easy-to-apply and can be used over plastic tips, acrylic, fiber, and natural nails.
The Perfect Cure
The glassy, smooth look of gel nails has once again caught the attention of both clients and techs.
How to Ace a Nail Competition
Ahh … the joys of victory and the agony of defeat. In the nail competition arena, bringing home the trophy takes much more than skill — it starts with proper preparation, practice, a positive attitude, and a passion for competing.
How to Prevent Lifting
Lifting acrylic nails are frustrating to the nail tech and annoying to the client. Left uncorrected, they could trap water and be the first step toward a bacterial infection. But before we get defensive and start pointing fingers, let’s check out the nails — and let them do the talking.
Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
Bubble Gum Glitter
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
How-To: Light Elegance Pro Kit
Light Elegance Gel Nail Products introduces a new Pro Kit for nail technicians wanting to jump into gel nail products as an enhancement system for their clients.
When Feet Go French
This summer, why not get your clients’ feet ready for sandal season by giving them a perfect set of pink-and-whites? Whether you use acrylic or gel, your clients will be certain that pretty French toenails will withstand the tough summer season.
Winter's Gifts
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
Winter's Gifts
Nails by Laura Sloggatt, Levittown, N.Y.
21 Gel Tricks, Tips, and Techniques
Gel nails have their own lingo, their own tricks, their own innuendo. Here we tapped gel manufacturers, educators, and users for 21 bits of gel insider info. From terms like “capping,” “pillowing,” and “freezing” to why you can’t handle your product the same way you do acrylic, these techniques and tricks are good to know no matter how long you’ve been doing gels.
Custom Mixing Young Nails’ Kaleidoscope Gel Paint
Kaleidoscope Gel Paint from Young Nails is a nine-color collection made from the company’s Synergy Gel to give maximum coverage.
3D Gel Nail Art by NSI
Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.
Brushes with Greatness
Don’t underestimate the power of a nail brush. They might sometimes be considered an afterthought, but these tools play a big role in a nail tech's job. Read on for tips on getting the most use of your brush, caring for it, and which brush works best for you.
Creative Nail Design’s Brisa gels
New Brisa Gels from Creative Nail Design were created specifically for easy, comfortable sculpting.
Seeing the [Little] Light
Nailite, best known for its discounted professional nail supplies, is a pioneer in providing gels to the nail industry.