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This month we asked nail techs: What terminology do you use with your clients to distinguish between the various types of gel (soak-off, hard gel, gel-polish)?
With the help of a magnet, the metal particles in LCN's magnetic polish produces fascinating designs on the nail within seconds.
As seen on Periscope: Cuccio global education director Marilyn Garcia demonstrates how to use Cuccio Veneer 3-D Design Powder and Cuccio Colour Veneer gel-polishes to create custom colored acrylic you can use to execute 3-D nail art. In this video narrated in English and Spanish, Garcia creates a cupcake design. Follow us on Periscope (@nailsmag) for a behind-the-scenes look into our world.
Sheba has a collection of Gel Paint Nail Art Pens that have a ballpoint head much like a writing pen, but dispense a thin paint that fl ows easily on the nail.
LCN’s Files Manicure Set gives you a great start of high-quality grit files to tackle every step of the nail enhancement process.
This patent-pending bald-on-top rounded bit may improve e-file safety.
Design X Mfg. incorporates the Ozone technology in each of its manufactured pedicure stations.
This video by Mia Secret demonstrates how to apply its latest gel-polish product called Novo Gel. The colorless gel-polish can be applied over color to easily create a blotchy, mottled effect. Here’s how to easily execute a blotchy look: 1. Once you have prepped the nail and sculpted the nail structure, apply Destiny Gelux soak-off gel-polish to the smile line. 2. Using a fine brush and Gel Cleanser, refine the smile line of the and cure for 45 seconds in portable LED nail light. 3. Apply a thin layer of Novo Gel and refine the smile line once again. Cure for 45 seconds. 4. Apply a thin layer of White Gelux soak-off gel-polish. You will notice the gel starts expanding itself and transform into a spotted and streaky effect. 5. Seal the nail with Luxury UV base and top gel-polish. Cure for 45 seconds and wipe off the tacky layer.
Available in a variety of color options to match your décor, the ePillow contains a “ledge” that surrounds the pillow’s outside to hold the tablet either horizontally or vertically.
Tammy Taylor's First Choice Disinfect Concentrate is a hospital-level disinfectant, registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It cleans toilets, floors, walls and all hard surfaces. An 8-oz. bottle of concentrate makes 32 half gallons of hospital-level disinfectant, First Choice cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes in one easy step and there is no need to rinse. Just let it air dry. You Might Also Like: What's New in Salon Disinfection
