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Lifting acrylic nails are frustrating to the nail tech and annoying to the client. Left uncorrected, they could trap water and be the first step toward a bacterial infection. But before we get defensive and start pointing fingers, let’s check out the nails — and let them do the talking.
@TracyNailz shows how to create a blue opal floral design using acrylic.
Young Nails' Greg Salo shows how to create acrylic nail art designs by cutting the acrylic to create sharp lines.
Intricate floral stiletto nails won the NSI Free-hand Nail Art Competition, an online photo competition that invited nail techs from around the globe to use NSI acrylic or gel to create nail art designs. The entries were judged by Vicki Peters, Denise Wright, and Debbie Doerrlamm, who looked for difficulty of design, use of color, originality, overall enhancement design, and first impression (or the “wow” factor).
Suzie creates a beautiful acrylic inlay with real dried flowers inside acrylic coffin nails.
Let Greg Salo of Young Nails show you how to create a french look using SlickPour.
Learn how to use Shellac top coat to lock chrome powder and find out what CND's sugaring technique is.
The Dip It System from Parley Innovative Solutions lets you do full sets of Pink-and-Whites in 30 minutes or less. The odorless system uses a dipping method to create elegant-looking and durable enhancements. For more information go to www.parleyllc.com.
The symmetry of the apex makes a big difference on the overall appearance of the nail.
Follow these steps to see how you can encase glitter over a colored acrylic and top off the look with a textured design.
