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Star Nail’s The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit

Be the mastermind behind your salon’s success with Star Nail’s new Eco The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit. Lasting longer than traditional polish, Pretty Tough Soak-Off Gels guarantee a two-week manicure with no smudging or chipping. The kit includes 22 fashion-forward colors, plus brushes, a UV light, soak-off solution, and an instructional DVD.

Nail Design

All the Marbles

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Andrea Stacey, a nail tech at Cassims Hair Design in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, literally followed her dreams. About seven years ago, Stacey dreamt about marbleizing colored acrylic on nails. "When I woke up, it was just so clear," Stacey says. "How I do it today is exactly how I did it in my dream."

Nail Design

Design #4: Snakeskin

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Fade the background with Tippy Cup Turquoise and Metallic Pearl.

Nail Design

Design #3: Abstract Flower

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Fade the background with Tippy Cup Turquoise and Metallic Pearl.

Nail Design

Design #2: Abstract Bubbles (Part 1)

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Fade the Metallic Pearl, Metallic Violet, and Metallic Carmine diagonally from the top left to the bottom right corner of the nail.

Nail Design

Design #1: La Flor Blanca

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Place thin layer of Speed Clear acrylic on the body and free edge. This will prevent color from staining the natural nail and allow color to fade well.