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Young Nails' Acrylic Marble Design. Part 1 of 2

Watch Young Nails' Greg Salo as he teaches an amazing marble design in acrylic. Part 2: http://www.nailsmag.com/video/93463/young-nails-acrylic-marble-design-part-2-of-2

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How to Get the Crackle Effect With Gel

Learn how to create the crackle nails your clients are asking about with the added longevity of a gel.

Light Elegance P2 Manicure

Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.

(Nail) Arts and Crafts

Global IBD educator Brenda Skermont explains how she combines Gelac colors to make this “déco-polish” design, which works like decoupage for the nails.

FingerNailFixer Combines Rockstar and Engraving Nail Art Techniques

Holly Schippers (FingerNailFixer) shows you several nail art designs combining the "rockstar" look with carving (or engraving) techniques.

FingerNailFixer Discusses Proper Mix Ratio

When you work with liquid and powder, one of the key elements is mix ratio. Here Holly Schippers, our FingerNailFixer, some tips on figuring out how to check and perfect your mix ratio.

How to Create Almond-Shaped Nails

Magnetic instructor Ingeborg Mensonides demonstrates how to create a lmond-shaped nails with acrylic.

The Great Nail Tech Challenge

We at NAILS Magazine strive to help nail technicians become better on many levels. Better at running your business. Better at your technical craft. Better at maintaining sanity in your life. We've created this set of challenges to help you push yourself and break through some of your boundaries. We challenge you to get outside of your comfort zone and accept the tasks at hand. Do you accept this challenge?

FingerNailFixer Offers Tips on Working with Gel

One of the most difficult things about gel is getting the hang of working with it, especially if you are used to doing liquid and powder. Holly Schippers offers this video with tips and an idea on how to get more accustomed to the workability of gel.

FingerNailFixer Helps You Perfect Your Acrylic Smile Lines

FingerNailFixer shows you how to perfect (and practice) your smile lines with acrylic.