February 1, 2005
| Demo
Kaleidoscope Gel Paint from Young Nails is a nine-color collection made from the company’s Synergy Gel to give maximum coverage.
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January 1, 2005
| Demo
Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.
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November 1, 2004
| Article
It didn’t take Elaine Watson long before she began setting her sights past the nail table.
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September 1, 2004
| Article
This month's panelists answer reader questions about nail conditions.
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May 1, 2004
| Article
New Brisa Gels from Creative Nail Design were created specifically for easy, comfortable sculpting.
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May 1, 2004
| Article
Nailite, best known for its discounted professional nail supplies, is a pioneer in providing gels to the nail industry.
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March 1, 2004
| Step By Step Demo
Nails by Tracy Waterman of Perfect 10 Nail Salon in Merrimack, N.H.
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March 1, 2003
| Article
It’s 2003. Do you know where your gels are? One of the fastest- growing salon services, gels still remain a mystery to many nail techs and their clients. Whether you are familiar with gels or just turning your attention to them, use this primer to help guide you through the multitude of uses, techniques, and troubleshooting tips associated with today’s gels.
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March 1, 2003
| Article
The following sampling of step-by-steps are only a few of the different gel services and techniques possible. Try your hand at these services and see if there is something you can incorporate into your own repertoire.
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March 1, 2003
| Article
With the new technology being applied to gels there is a good range of options for techs looking to create pink-and- whites, correct damaged or misshapen nails, add shine and protection to natural nails or acrylic enhancements, or give a client durable and long-wearing nail color. The main thing to keep in mind when dealing with various forms of gel is that the primary difference between them is the viscosity.
Keywords: acrylics enhancements gels
February 1, 2002
| Article
As a nail tech, independent educator, and webmistress of the popular NailSplash.com, Barb Wetzel has spent the last 10 years sharing her knowledge and passion for gel nails, product chemistry, and a host of other technical subjects.
Keywords: gels NAILS Educator of the Year Awards
October 1, 2000
| Article
Here, we give you some tips on removing gels. From filling to soaking there’s more than one way to do it. And it doesn’t always have to be difficult.
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April 1, 2000
| Article
Now that your client has pink and whites on her toes, keep them looking fresh and elegant with a backfill. She can have great-looking toes all summer long.
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November 1, 1998
| Article
Light-activated gel systems have been revamped for the healthy, odor-free environment of the 90s.
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October 1, 1998
| Article
Sometimes the best answers to technical questions are from your peers. In this bimonthly column, respected nail veterans from across the country tackle reader questions ranging from how to prevent a gel-cure burn to advice for chronic nail pickers to etching the natural nail.
Keywords: gels lifting primers tip application
