acrylics

Day 257: NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 12 Nail Art

This post is a bit different from the rest of the blog, and for good reason. The nail art above was made by the final 12 contestants vying for the title of NAILS Next Top Nail

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Team Gels or Team Acrylic?

If you would have asked me that question a few weeks ago I would definitely have said “Team Gels,” but finally after practice, practice, practice I think I have managed to get the liquid-to-powder ratio just

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.

How to Use the Eelay Device - Part 2 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 the second step toward making a custom nail tip: Molding the nail blank.

How to Use the Eelay Device - Part 1 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 the first step toward making a custom nail tip: Measuring the nail's arch shape and size with an Eelay gauge.

Troubleshooter: Netting Effect with Pure Pigments

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a netting effect with pure pigments over acrylics.

Behind the Scenes: A Student Wins, a Nail Artist Emerges

A student wins, a nail artist emerges: When we met Ashley Gregory at America’s Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago, she was a nail student who had just won the International Nail Technician of the Year division in the Stars Photo Competition.

Troubleshooter: Acrylic Turtle Shell Nail Effect

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a turtle shell nail effect using acrylics.

Imagination Art Acrylics Pop Brights

A new set from the Imagination Art Color Acrylics set called Pop Brights.

Troubleshooter: Acrylic Duck Nail with 3-D Bow

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail technician Adela Munoz shows how to create duck nails with 3-D bows using colored acrylics and glitter.