French Polynesian Island Spa Pedicure Kit

Orly’s French Polynesian Island Spa Pedicure Kit contains one each of Orly’s French Polynesian Pedicure Products, plus a complete instruction guide and free Orly branded pedicure towel.

Elegant Floral French Nail Art How-To

Kristina McReynolds of Cre8tiveKtina's Nail Art and Design in Phoenix shows us how to create an elegant floral French nail art design. Watch more of Kristina's video's on her YouTube channel.

Day 118: French Nail Art

Chris Esselink, Oasis Hair and Nail Studio, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Smiles Come in All Shapes and Sizes

When it comes to that happiest part of the nail we all know and love, there’s no one right way to make it perfect. Smile lines can adapt to the nail to complement the shape and design of the nail. Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro of Gel Essentials in Cranston, R.I., shows her ideal smile lines for several different nail shapes.

Day 192: Artistic French Nail Art

Christie Gabaldon, Desert Lily Salon & Day Spa, Albuquerque, N.M.

IBD Control Gel French Extension Tutorial

Learn how to create a natural French manicure using IBD's Control Gel.

French Nail Art with Mia Secret Acrylic

Blanca Martinez, Mia Secret International Master Educator, shows a step-by-step tutorial. Steps: 1. Prep the nail by filing and applying Mia Secret Nailprep – Dehydrator and Xtrabond Primer for a better adhesion. Mix up Mia Secret Cover Pink and Multibalance natural pink acrylic powder, to begin extending the nail bed and give a more-natural look.2. Sculpt the free edge with Mia Secret White acrylic powder.3. Shape and smooth the nail structure with Mia Secret 100/100 Speedy Zebra file.4. Use a square nail brush, acrylic painting and one-stroke technique to create a flower.5. Apply foil adhesive creating a beautiful decoration over the nail bed and smile lines. Cure for 45 seconds in Mia Secret Portable LED nail light.6. Place the foil over the adhesive, press it down for some seconds and take care off quickly. Repeat it as many times as required.7. Apply a coat of Stars of Splash – Gelux soak-off gel polish, cure for 45 seconds and remove sticky residues with Gel Cleanser. Apply Mia Secret UV Finish Gel – Ultra Shine and cure for 45 seconds. Condition and moisturize with Mia Secret Cuticle Oil.

Salon Add-on: Easy Hair Styling

One of the classes available for attendees at the BFF event was a crash course on fun, quick, and easy hairstyles that don't require much product or accessory work to achieve. It was taught by Amanda

Day 209: Black and White French Nails

Andrea Boyko, tiPz (Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada)