This month we asked nail techs: Do you refer to acrylics as “acrylics” or “liquid and powder”? Do you feel the term “acrylic” is out of date?
I hope this tutorial video will help you unravel the mystery of the liquid-and-powder smile line.
Learn how to angle your brush when applying liquid-and-powder product so there is minimal need for filing.
Learn how to place your form correctly to create a liquid-and-powder acrylic extension that’s as sleek as possible.
Even though mix ratio is fundamental to learning about liquid-and-powder acrylic application, it’s still one of the biggest challenges for nail professionals in the salon. The performance and longevity of our product is hugely affected by an incorrect mix ratio.
You probably know the essential differences between the products and nails terms you use in the salon every day — like soft gel versus hard or LED light versus UV. But could you provide a clear explanation to a curious client? And what about those fuzzy terms that can mean different things to different people? Here's a terminology "cheat sheet" we hope will help keep us all on the same page.
Kupa educator Jess Alexander-Snyder has these tips for working with dip powders.
Kiara Sky shares a quick tip for how to create perfect French smile lines.
Learn how to shape an almond nail.
Learn how to create a fun glitter nail art design using acrylic.
