Technique
Dashing Diva's NailGuard Turns Soak-off Gel into Peel-Off Gel
Dashing Diva's So Yong Yu shows how applying the Nail Guard to the natural nail before a gel application can speed removal times without soaking off the gel. Just dip an orange wood stick into non-acetone remover and work along the edges to loosen the gel before peeling it off. More info: http://www.nailsmag.com/video/109838/demo-dashing-divas-nailguard
How to Sculpt Gel Nails with Kupa's Gelfinity
Kupa's Ann Chang and Yire Castillo demonstrate how to sculpt pink-and-white nails with the Kupa Gelfinity system.
3-D Black & White French Gel Flower Design
Amy Becker shows how to create a fun twist, a black-and-white French 3-D gel nail design using Masterpiece gel paints and gel-polish.
Mylar Gel Extension
Amy Becker demonstrates how to create a gel nail enhancement with mylar.
3-D String Beading Gel Nail Art by Amy Becker
Amy demonstrates how to use her Masterpiece Gel Paints to create a unique 3-D gel nail art design. "By overloading your art brush with Masterpiece Gel Paint, you can create strings of gel to lay down in many designs for a more 3D effect. This works best with the light colors and is not recommended with the darker colors unless you plan on encasing them," Becker says.
No-Cleanse Matte Top Coat: A Quick How-To
Stepping up and standing out! Gel II's No Cleanse Matte Top Coat is an innovation in gel-polish technology, giving your nails a velvety finish without a tacky layer to cleanse away.
Coconut and White Ginger Butter Blend
Cuccio Naturale adds a new Butter Blend fragrance with their new Coconut and White Ginger cream.
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 4 of 4 - Finish Filing
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to finish file a nail in the final step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 3
Handling Fiberglass with Ease (Troubleshooter)
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to handle fiberglass nail wraps with ease.
How-To: LCN Natural Nail Boost Gel
LCN’s Natural Nail Boost Gel is an LED light-curing, solvent-resistant, permanent gel overlay that works as a protective coat.
Signature Services: Berry Cherry Manicure
On the MenuA mouthwatering blend of cranberry, plum, and cherry scents combine to create a sensory delight. An indulgent foot soak, mask, scrub, and massage will moisturize, exfoliate, rejuvenate, brighten skin, and satisfy tactile and olfactory senses in a variety of aromas — a sweet, fruity treat for your clients.
by Tracy Rubert
Signature Services: The Guava Island Escape
On the MenuShare with your client this amazing anti-aging secret enriched with guava. Essential vitamins and antioxidants boost collagen production and improve skin elasticity, leaving skin feeling smooth, hydrated, and with a youthful glow.
by Tracy Rubert
How-To: Purjoi 3-D Nail Art with Gel Polish
Purjoi Nail Studio’s gel-polish line of 50 colors is infused with rich hues and has a high-shine gloss that can last up to two weeks.
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 3 of 4 - Applying White
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the white gel in the third step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 4
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 2 of 4 - Applying Pink
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the pink gel in the second step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 1 | Classic Gel French Part 3 | Classic Gel French Part 4
How-To: Gelifinity Edge Nail
Watch Kupa educator Yire Castillo create an edge-shaped extension on celeb nail tech, Naja Rickette, using Kupa’s Gelfinity hard gel system.
Troubleshooter: Classic Gel French - Part 1 of 4 - Applying Builder
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Thao Nguyen shows how to apply the builder gel in the first step of a classic French gel manicure. Classic Gel French Part 2 | Classic Gel French Part 3 | Classic Gel French Part 4