Swirl Girl
Step-by-step by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Step-by-step by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Light Elegance has re-released an old favorite, Fiber Gel. Fiber Gel is a UV-cured gel that contains fiberglass mixed into the gel. The fiber is strong and can be used on fills and full-sets, and it is a self-leveling product. When cured, the fiberglass becomes locked together to form a blanket of strength.
Shape beauty director demystifies soak-off gels for the gel newbies.
Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.
Step-by-step by Bonnie Rios, Fingertips by Bonnie at Julie Johnson Salon, Riverside, Calif.
Step-by-step by Leticia Kennar, Nail Skincare & Tanning, Burien, Wash.
Step-by-step by Roe Van Epps, Sacramento, Calif.
Chi Nail Bar, located right off the well-known shopping mecca that is Rodeo Drive, opened this February. I think we can all admit that it’s not exactly the ideal time to open up a new business, what with the economic crisis and all. But that didn’t stop Ton, a second generation nail tech, from opening up her newest salon. In the business for 10 years, Ton owned several other salons before coming across the space in chic Beverly Hills.
The Balance Body Builder gel has a thicker viscosity that allows for easy building of the upper arch. It cures to a high shine in 90 seconds and is perfect for warmer environments. Here’s how to do an extreme nail makeover with the Body Builder Cover Pink.
To assist nail technicians in using their new Illusion Soak-Off Gel System, NSI presents a step-by-step instructional video that covers gel polish, French tip & overlay and soak-off gel removal, presented by Rise’ Carter, national director of sales & education for NSI.