Behind the Scenes: Tortoiseshell Nails
Simone Gilbert of Victoria, Australia created our October 2016 cover look using a blend of gel paints, foil, and amber gemstones.
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Simone Gilbert of Victoria, Australia created our October 2016 cover look using a blend of gel paints, foil, and amber gemstones.
Hand & Nail Harmony has a new Gelish Hard Gel Starter Kit.
April Ryan shows her process of removing a former set of nails, shaping, and applying a new set of gold chrome nails.
@Dixiegirlxox shows how to create this fun disco-inspired design with La Palm's Gel Couple Art Deco collection.
It features a stainless steel ferrule and an ultra-fine sable-hair tip that allows for precise gel handling.
UV gels remain the most popular nail medium in modern Germany, where nail professionals typically specialize in either hands or feet (not both).
Light Elegance’s new Gel Paints create nail art with a bold look and fine touch.
Glamour’s beauty expert Andrea Pomerantz Lustig recommends getting gel manicures only once in a while, as the removal process can leave nails weak after lots of filing and acetone soaking.
Akzéntz educator Jennifer Ho based in Alberta, Canada, created this sweater-inspired design using gel.
With the new technology being applied to gels there is a good range of options for techs looking to create pink-and- whites, correct damaged or misshapen nails, add shine and protection to natural nails or acrylic enhancements, or give a client durable and long-wearing nail color. The main thing to keep in mind when dealing with various forms of gel is that the primary difference between them is the viscosity.