Prevent Nail Damage With Proper Gel-Polish Removal
The great windfall of revenue soak-off gel-polishes may be endangered by a rash of improper removal techniques that are leaving clients unsatisfied with their results — and they’re telling their friends about it.
by Tim Crowley
Don’t Rush the Gel-Polish Removal Process
According to a new informational brochure from the Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety, UV gel manicure products should only be applied to healthy nail plates and are best avoided if nail plates are overly thin, weak, or damaged.
by Judy Lessin
Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer
Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.
Tricks of the Trade: Student Wins Day of Mentorship with CND
Mentoring a new nail tech can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and the mentee. After winning a Beauty Changes Lives student competition, Marinello Schools of Beauty student Cheyanne Birchall was awarded a day of mentorship with CND co-founder Jan Arnold. Here, they both share their experiences attending Beauty Buzz 2012 in Detroit and inspiring each other.
Gel II Removal
Gel II describes the most effective way to remove Gel polish.
Gel II Color Application
Gel II color application
Gel II Pink & White Application
Step by step application of Gel II Pink & White application.
Art Deco Gelish
Gelish educator Rose Velez and her team of manicurists were tapped to apply Gelish manicures on the models backstage at the Case-Mate ShowCase 2013.
by Sree Roy
Get to Know Gel II
Acquaint yourself with the benefits of LaPalm Gel II by visiting its redesigned website at www.geltwo.com.
Behind the Scenes: Butterfly Toes
Slow and Steady for July 2012's Cover: Cover tech Holly Schippers shows how to create the July 2012 cover of NAILS.
Wrap It Up: Gel-Polish Removal Wraps
To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. Here are some of the latest wraps to hit the market.
Let It Soak: Gel-Polish Removers
To meet the soak-off needs of all of the gel-polish lines, manufacturers have begun to release their own brands of soak-off solutions and remover wraps to help techs get an effective and thorough soak for clients. These gel-polish removal liquids have added hydrating emollients to keep the removal process soft on skin, while still effectively removing all the gel.
CND Additives Drip Technique
The FingerNailFixer shows you a new drip technique she learned from a fellow educator using CND Additives, Shellac, and 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
GelColor by OPI DVD-Part 3 of 9-Polish Application
OPI has a new instructional DVD for its soak-off color gel-polish line, GelColor by OPI. Here is part 3 of 9: Polish application.
GelColor by OPI DVD-Part 4 of 9-French Application
OPI has a new instructional DVD for its soak-off color gel-polish line, GelColor by OPI. Here is part 4 of 9: French application.
GelColor by OPI DVD-Part 5 of 9-Removal
OPI has a new instructional DVD for its soak-off color gel-polish line, GelColor by OPI. Here is part 5 of 9: Removal.
GelColor by OPI DVD-Part 6 of 9-Professional Tips
OPI has a new instructional DVD for its soak-off color gel-polish line, GelColor by OPI. Here is part 6 of 9: Professional tips.