tutorials

Troubleshooter: Embedded Lace Design

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Hand and Nail Harmony educator MaeLing Parrish shows how to create lacy nail art by embedding paper scrollwork into gel-polish.* *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.

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Troubleshooter: Earth-Toned Nail Art with Magnetic Gel-Polish

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Gelish educator Ghenna Gonzales shows how to create elegant earth-toned nail art using magnetic gel-polish.* *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.

Troubleshooter: Chihuly-inspired Effect with Gel-polish

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Gelish educator Ghenna Gonzales shows how to create a bubble effect with gel-polish inspired by the sculptural glass works of Dale Chihuly.* To watch MaeLing Parrish, Hand and Nail Harmony's dean of education, create a Chihuly-inspired look for NAILS' October 2012 cover, click here . *This video was originally created by Gelish for the education section of their website.

How to Use the Eelay Device - Part 4 of 4

The Eelay Device is a tool that creates custom-fit full-cover artificial nails. It includes a gauge to measure the client's nail, a small molding machine with corresponding metal molds, and nail blanks made from durable patented plastic. This video demonstrates how to remove the custom nails.

Troubleshooter: Pure Pigments for Layered Color Effects

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create layered color effects with gel-polish and pure pigments.

Troubleshooter: Snakeskin Effect

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a snakeskin effect with gel-polish and pure pigments.

Maisie Dunbar on Underarm Hair Removal

Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar explains the ins and outs of underarm soy hair removal treatments.

Maisie Dunbar's Manicure 101

Nail tech and salon owner Maisie Dunbar provides tips on proper cuticle care and dead-skin removal when manicuring.

Troubleshooter: Acrylic Pink-and-White - Part 1 of 3 - Applying White

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI educator Dawn Sharp shows how to apply white acrylic in the first step of a traditional acrylic pink-and-white manicure. Acrylic Pink-and-Whte Part 2 | Acrylic Pink-and-Whte Part 3

“Awesome Nail Tech”

Nancy Dodd sent us an e-mail — subject line “awesome nail tech” — a few months ago, singing the praises of S. Maria Chheo-Shen, who has influenced her life via YouTube tutorials and Facebook nail giveaways.