Week 10: E-files and Gels

This week we had a test on electric filing. We also received a lecture on UV and LED gels during the week (overlays and extensions).

Helping the Planet…One Salon at a Time

As a nod to Earth Day, I decided to check out a cool new eco-chic nail salon in Los Angeles: Recess. Only five weeks old, the environmentally-friendly salon boasts that it’s in the process of LEED

Illuminate

SpaRitual’s Illuminate 2013 holiday collection borrows luminous color from the master glassmakers of Italy.

Take a Tip From Amy Gustafson: Pre-lighting Gels

Nail tech, Elite Design educator, and NTNA competitor Amy Gustafson has developed a pre-lighting technique to prevent heat spikes. 

Shine-On

This tack-free UV/LED brilliant top gloss has superior shine and mirror-like finish. 

Holly's 12 Memes to Educate Your Clients

Blogger Holly Schippers recently offered up a series of 12 social media images designed to educate the public about nail health, salon safety, and common misconceptions about nails. Feel free to share them with the hashtag #IAMLICENSED.

Nail Labo Presto LED Soak-Off Gel System

Nail Labo introduces its new LED soak-off gel system, Presto. Using the latest technology in the dental industry, Presto takes just five seconds to cure, making a full set of gel nails in under 20 minutes a reality. The LED lights have an almost infinite lifetime, says the company, so techs will likely never have to change the bulbs.

Christmas Jewels, Wine and Champagne, and Party Time

Geluv’s holiday kits in Christmas Jewels, Wine and Champagne, and Party Time are cutely packaged in a silver case, featuring a different charm keychain.

The Charmed Collection

Inspired by classic fairy tales, the Charmed Collection from Sheba Nails can help you offer nails filled with fantasy and whimsy.