MENU
SEARCHLoading data...
The crowd is restless. An eclectic mix of cultures, styles, and lives are here for one thing — the music. In The Mix turns up the volume on a street-inspired palette of rich and riotous color. An irresistible compilation of bright coral, fiery fuchsia, and electric blue synthesizes with plum and a mosaic glitter that will have you feeling the beat. Next stop, the dance floor.
Acrylic nail systems require a precise liquid-to-powder mix to ensure a durable nail and to prevent clients from developing an allergic reaction.
Nail tech Sammi Newell's latest nail art features a wintery mix of glitters and gray.
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai
On days packed with acrylic appointments, practice mix ratio to find your groove, says Holly.
Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates how to achieve the correct liquid-to-powder ratio when using acrylic powders.
What are acrylic nails made out of? NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
Naio Nails' Kirsty Meakin demonstrates how to pick up the perfect bead and how to have the perfect mix ratio.
The most common problem nail technicians face with nail enhancement application - especially those just starting out - is lifting. If it isn’t the client’s fault, it may be a simple problem like improper preparation.
Let's go back to the basics on acrylics.
