Technique
Sweet Reverie Collection
MelodySusie's Sweet Reverie collection contains six sugary shades right from the candy store.
Summer Nail Art: Blended Bubbles
IBD educator Amanda Lenher shows how she creates colorful blended bubbles using IBD Just Gel Polish.
Young Nails VLog #48: The Fine China Nail
Greg Salo creates a fine china-inspired white-and-blue patterned nail with acrylic and Young Nails Mission Control Gel.
Young Nails Nail School: Nail File Basics
Young Nails president Greg Salo explains the basics of using a nail file, including how to properly hold the file for leverage and how to use the entire surface of the file for efficient finishing.
File, Shape, and Buff Acrylic Nails with an E-file
Ann Chang shows how to file and shape nails using an e-file to speed up your services. She uses the same sanding band that she used to prep the nail and a low e-file speed to buff the acrylic nail.
How to Sculpt Acrylic to Repair a Bloody, Broken Nail
The Meticulous Manicurist shows how to apply acrylic to repair a bloody, broken nail (once it has healed for a few days.)
Lexli Introduces Esthetician Scholarship Program
The brand behind aloe vera skin care recently announced a new scholarship program to support those pursuing a career in esthetics.
Pedicure with Buildup Tutorial on an Elderly Woman
The Meticulous Manicurist shows how to clean toenail buildup on an elderly woman's feet.
4 Things to Consider Before Adding a New Service
Anita Lumpkin, director of education for Universal Companies, offers a list of things to keep in mind when salon owners are developing a new service.
How to Remove Gel-Polish with an E-File
Ann Chang, educator for Kupa Inc. and host of The Nail Tips Show, demonstrates how to remove soak-off gel-polish using an electric nail file (the KUPA Mani Pro Passport E-File) and a 3-in-1 medium bit (a tapered bit with a small barrel, large barrel, and rounded like a safety bit, all in one). She also uses a medium sanding band to finish filing off the product.
Young Nails Nail School: The Acrylic Fill Made Simple
Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates a quick and easy way to perform an acrylic fill.
ArtFinity TripTych Acrylic Powders Tutorial with Yire Castillo
YouTube star and nail artist demonstrates how to use Kupa Inc.'s new ArtFinity TripTych Acrylic powders.
Official Bio-Swift Tutorial from Bio Seaweed Gel
Bio-Swift from Bio Seaweed Gel creates beautiful and natural looking gel extensions in half the time. With no glue, forms or artificial tips required; achieve professional nail enhancements with the most modern technique and gel products. This revolutionary system couples new techniques with BSG smooth, strong & self-leveling builder with no more heat spike shocks. Bio-Swift: See our first-look demo from Cosmoprof Here are the steps:1. Prep natural nails by pushing back cuticles, buffing, and cleansing with alcohol.2. Pick and size a Bio-Swift tip slightly larger than the natural nail.3. Apply two beads of Bio-Swift Builder using the Bio-Swift Spatula.4. Gently fill the tip to desired length with help of the length guide.5. Attach gently starting from the cuticle in a downward motion.6. Lightly brush away excess gel underneath to ensure a smooth and even application.7. Cure nail surface for 60 seconds.8. Flip hand and cure underneath for 60 seconds.9. Swift-off and reveal your perfect nails every time.10. Alcohol cleanse both the top and bottom of the tip. 11. Shape and buff free edge, no need to file nail surface. 12. Design your Bio-Swift extensions with colour and art or finish with applying BSG No-Wipe Top Coat to both surface and underneath tip.
Easy Gel Nail Art with Orly Gel FX
Orly's Trina Ngo and Carla Collier show how to use Orly's Gel FX Easy-Off Base Coat and Gel FX BodyGuard Soak-Off Gel Top Coat. Visit www.orlybeauty.com for more information.
en Vogue's Cool Sculpt Modeling Resin Tutorial
en Vogue master trainer Joanne Millar demonstrates how to use Cool Sculpt, a new modeling resin that is strong with a sticky texture, and a cool temperature while curing.
Why & How to Pinch Acrylic Nails (Short Bitten Nails Transformation)
Suzie transforms short bitten nails with an acrylic glitter fade, and demonstrates how to pinch the acrylic.
How to Save Time by Pre-Making Your Swarovski Clusters
Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub demonstrates how to pre-make Swarovski clusters on a nail form so you can always be prepared to bling out your clients at a moment's notice.