Gel Fill with Designs

Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro shows a 45-minute gel fill using Akzentz Classic UV gel and Luxio gel polish, finished with Akzentz Shine-On no wipe top gloss. This is an advanced fill with no finish filing and no hand filing, it is completely done using an E-file with time-saving techniques. Note: If you are not trained and/or certified to use an e-file you can use a hand file instead.

Swarovski Chaton Crystal Nail Design Using Akzentz Bling-On Gel

This video shows a basic application for Crystal Culture Chaton/Rivoli Crystal Nail Design Kits using Akzentz Bling-On and Akzentz Shine-On soak off gel.

Yellow Orchids with Akzéntz Professional

Follow these steps to see how you can use Akzéntz Professional products to create a whimsical floral design.

Options Basic Introduction & Basic Application

Learn about Options UV/LED soak off gel by Akzentz and the basic colour application process.

I recommend Jessica Briarmoon’s YouTube Channel

Akzentz  educator Jessica Briarmoon has a great YouTube channel.

Guest Post: A Student's Trip Report from ABS Chicago 2014

Nail manufacturer Lucien Henderson is attending nail school and instead of being an exhibitor at ABS Chicago, he went as a student this year.

Hidden Hard Gel

Jessica Hoel of LuvNailz salon in Bellevue, Wash., has an interesting technique for her color gels.

InternatioNAILS: Canada

Gain insight into the nail industry in Canada. This slideshow accompanies the seventh story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: Canada: Nails Au Naturale.

Behind the Scenes: Tribal Nail Art

Last year’s NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist second runner up, Danielle Costantino, has a few tricks up her sleeve when it comes to mixed-media nail design.