Technique
Axxium Soak-Off Gel Removal (part 9 of 12)
Instruction on how to prorperly soak-off Axxium Soak-Off gels.
Axxium Soak-Off Curing & Quick Tips (part 10 of 12)
Some tips on curing techniques to ensure a thorough cure and prevent any service breakdown.
Axxium Soak-Off Gel Troubleshooting (part 11 of 12)
A quick guide to common gel problems like lifting and udercuring, and also some tips on lamp maintenance.
Axxium Soak-Off UV Light Source (part 12 of 12)
An overview of OPI's UV light source for the Axxium Soak-Off Gels.
Supercool Nail Tattoos
Supercool Nail Tattoos apply easily to naked or polished nails.
Hydrating and Healing Spa Pedicure
Present Nail Spa, Falls Church, Va., uses Cuccio Naturale products to create this luxurious pedicure.
The Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquer System (part 1 of 12)
An introduction of OPI's Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquer System, with gel colors in the shades and shade names that clients love and that are recognized world wide.
Axxium Soak-Off Gel Pre-Service Consultation (part 2 of 12)
A guide on informing clients about the benefits of OPI's Axxium Soak-Off Gels.
Axxium Soak-Off Gel Nail Preparation (part 3 of 12)
Instructions on how to prep your client's nails before applying OPI's Axxium Soak-Off Gel.
Nail Color Wheel: A Great Color Display Idea
Stacy Senecal, owner of Libelle in Geneva, N.Y., came up with an attractive and convenient method of displaying color choices in her salon.
by Sree Roy
Summer Camp Step-by-Steps
Robin Moses from Florence, Ore. shares step-by-steps on creating her summer camp-inspired art.
Limited Edition Mini Nipper
OPI’s limited-edition designed stainless steel Mini Nipper is as cute as it is handy.
Eco-Friendly Polish Remover
LA Fresh introduces a brand new acetone-free nail polish remover that is made of a 100% biodegradable pad.
Tassel Nail Art Display: Showcase Your 3-D Art
A nail art design, especially 3-D art, can be a great way to showcase just how talented you are as a tech.
Nail Art: Welcome to Summer Camp
With all the little kiddies heading off to camp this summer, we asked three nail artists to give us their take on the summer camp theme.
The Layered Look
Semi-custom colors and designs created via layering are increasingly showing up at trade show booth demos and continuing education classes. Clients love walking out of your salon owning a look no one else has, plus this technique can breathe life back into older shades your clients have gotten bored with. You can layer with so many different mediums. Here are a few to try.
Secret Ingredient: Acrylic Liquid
Monomer is a Greek term that means “one part” or “one unit.” (Mono means “one”; mer means “unit.”) But beyond “monomer,” what is the liquid that we use day in and day out? We’ve listed the ingredients necessary in every formula, regardless of manufacturer.