Beginner Acrylic Nails: Liquid-to-Powder Ratio
Suzie Moskal demonstrates one of the most important aspects of acrylic nail design the liquid to powder ratio of your acrylic bead. You Might Also Like: Troubleshooter: Proper Mix Ratio
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHSuzie Moskal demonstrates one of the most important aspects of acrylic nail design the liquid to powder ratio of your acrylic bead. You Might Also Like: Troubleshooter: Proper Mix Ratio
Just in time for summer, this nail tech offers this tutorial on a mouthwatering 3-D dessert look.
Clients often view acrylic enhancements negatively, thinking they are harmful for the nails. Let’s educate the masses to the benefits of this tried-and-true technique.
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Tammy Taylor shows how to use the “Mermaid Cove” Prizma Powderz with Dazzle Rocks Limited Edition Collection. "This collection was inspired by our favorite mermaid fairy tales. And these Prizmas have color and dazzle, I added tons of Dazzle Rocks to these 3 beautiful colors: Jewel of the Sea – Rose Magenta with Dazzle Rocks, Making a Splash – Midnight Blue with Dazzle Rocks and Mermaid Kisses – Mint blue with Dazzle Rocks,” says Taylor.
Amethyst nail created by Lauren Wireman using acrylic and Wildflowers Nail Academy pigment, loose glitter, and art paints.
Lauren Wireman shows how to create this geode-inspired look in hyper speed. Click here for a slower, detailed tutorial on creating the look.
Tammy Taylor shows how to use the new Peace-Hope-Love Prizma Powderz Collection. "This collection was inspired by the people around the world that help make this world a better place to live; a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to help the Rwanda Peace Plan," says Taylor. "Peace" is a navy blue with shimmer, “Hope” is a cool soft white with shimmer, and “Love” is a bright pink with shimmer.
We rounded up a sampling of the industry’s latest liquid and powder products.
This tutorial shows you how to encapsulate glitter acrylic to add dimension and shine to get a hot look.
On days packed with acrylic appointments, practice at least 10 beads of mix ratio before your first client.
Jen Fetty of Middleton, Idaho, shares how to embed dried flowers for a nail look that’s meant to be worn outdoors.
This acid-free primer dehydrates the nail completely preparing it for bonding and adhesion.
Art Is Passion: For this month’s bridal-themed cover, we asked Sabella Snyder to create gorgeous sculpted nails with a modern negative space art look.
Jen Fetty of Middleton, Idaho, shows how to encapsulate lace for this bridal nail design.
Dana Cecil of Dover, Ohio, shows how to make this Caribbean-ready nail art.
After prepping the nail and performing a Gelish manicure using two of the new Hello Pretty gel-polish colors, create this 3-D acrylic flower using ProHesion acrylic products.