ibd Turns 40
ibd, the company that invented the first nail tip and the first nail glue celebrates 40 years of producing professional UV and adhesive products.
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ibd, the company that invented the first nail tip and the first nail glue celebrates 40 years of producing professional UV and adhesive products.
A new batch of nail tips is popping up on trade show floors this year, and they are taking colored and pre-designed nail tips into the new decade.
Though many technicians prefer to sculpt, a pre-made nail tip that can be adhered to the natural nail can give newbie nail techs a nice runway to learn the delicate craft of gel and acrylic sculpting, while providing great-looking results.
Xtreme Nail’s Xtreme Designer Tips make elaborate nail art designs simple, all you need is a coat of clear gel and an Xtreme Designer Tip.
OPI educator and guest artist Lynn Ackerson-Warren gives some quick tips on acrylic backfills.
Young Nail’s new mylar collection is great for creating unique nail enhancements. Here we use it to create a beautiful and fresh alternative to the traditional French tip. The collection from Young Nails features nine vibrant colors, including Blueberry Icy, Lemonade Icy, Blueberry Mint, Lime Icy, Mint Icy, raspberry Icy, Strawberry Banana Icy, and Vanilla Icy.
But when selecting a tip to fit your individual client’s nail, remember these six basic nail shapes and make your selection accordingly.
Get tips on soaking off acrylic, changing primer, placing tips, and tricky whirlpool spa tubs.
Get the scoop on laying acrylic, product contamination, and wide nail beds.
Milagros Hernandez devised an ingenious solution for clients with ski-jump nails.