Behind the Scenes: Holiday Liquid Stone Nails
Artistic Notes on Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz helped us send out some holiday cheer with liquid stone poststamp nails for our December 2015 cover.
by Erika Kotite
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHArtistic Notes on Nails: Elsbeth Schuetz helped us send out some holiday cheer with liquid stone poststamp nails for our December 2015 cover.
Nails 21, a nail company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create a liquid jewel nail using gel.
April Ryan shows how she created Louboutin-inspired nails using traditional hard gel.
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create a shiny and reflective geometric nail design using patine foils and gel.
Kirsti Meakin begins the design process of creating this set of Christmas bauble and bow nails using acrylic and UV gel products. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Suzie Moskal creates a fun Christmas Tree nail art design using gel-polish and sparkles.
This design uses OPI GelColor shades from the Starlight Collection.
Try this design using OPI GelColor shades from the Starlight Collection.
Gel II shows how to create a cartoony nail design.
Gina Silvestro, USA Crystal Culture Director and Authorized Swarovski Instructor, demonstrates the proper application of Swarovski’s newest product created just for nails. Crystal Pixie is available in four colors and consists of tiny particles of round crystals mixed with tiny cut crystals which add a beautiful shine to nails. Here’s how you apply it: 1. Prep the nail and keep it thin because the product will add thickness to the nail which will also give it strength. For enhancements, thin out the nail slightly prior application of Pixie. 2. Apply one thin layer of Akzéntz Pro-Formance Adhere and cure. Apply Akzéntz Enhance Pink and cure. 3. Apply a layer of Akzéntz Bling On. Do not cure. 4. Sprinkle Crystal Pixie over the uncured layer of gel. Make sure to rotate the nail to get the crystals on the entire nail. 5. Remove any excess Pixie from the edges of the nail and tuck any stragglers inward to avoid the cuticle and the edge of the nail. 6. Gently pat down the crystals with a clean and dry brush to create set and secure the crystals in the gel for a smooth layer. Cure. 7. Cap the outer edges with Akzéntz Shine-On. Cure. For more information, visit www.gelessentialz.com.
The Kyoto Opal suspended in the gel adds a unique aesthetic and deep radiance to nails.
Nails 21, a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, shows how to create a black and white geometric pattern using gel.
Suzie Moskal demonstrates an easy, yet stunning, gel polish nail art design that can be tailored to any occasion. In this video, she uses classic Christmas colors red and white.
Watch as Greg Salo of Young Nails teaches you how to gift wrap your clients' nails using Synergy Gel, Glitters, Caption polish, and Art Screens. This was previously recorded.
Gel II shows how to create an autumn tree design using gel.
Here is a cute Thanksgiving-inspired turkey nail design using Gel II products.
Follow these steps for proper application featuring Hot Pink.