Burning Love
Nails by Brenda Skermont, AbFab Salon and Spa, Rockford, Ill.
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IBD is brightening up summer with its Island of Eden gel-polish collection. Because tropical is always topical, here are three nail art looks using the collection, complete with how-to instructions.
Have you seen OPI’s new Couture de Minnie collection? Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the Couture de Minnie line explores the fashion-forward side of Minnie Mouse. “Last summer, OPI created a ‘Vintage Minnie Mouse’
As the bright shine of summer fades into the earthy tones of fall, perk up your customers with these new color gel collections from your favorite manufacturers.
The term "shelfie" usually refers to an Instagram-worthy photo depicting a colorful bookshelf. However, nail salons can also post the perfect shelfie, consisting of polish, retail, or glitter. Here are some of our favorites.
Torie Bastian shows how to layer metallic shades.
Sarah Elmaz demonstrates a handpainted design.
You learned a lot in school, but once you start working full time with clients you’ll see that minor mishaps with nail enhancements will occasionally pop up to frustrate and challenge you. To help you out when they do, here's some handy troubleshooting advice on fixing the more common acrylic and gel problems.
Elsbeth Schuetz of Orange, Calif., shows how to make this lovely nail design.
Before there was gel-polish, there was gel. Making its debut in the mid-1980s, this product was designed as an enhancement for clients who desired a glossy, durable finish. While many clients might think there is a big difference between gel and acrylic, gels actually rely on ingredients from the acrylic family. Perhaps the tougher distinction to make is between hard (traditional) and soft (soak-off) gels.
