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How to Create a Free Form Nail with Fiberglass & Silk Wrap

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Backscratchers Salon Systems, Inc. tutorial on how to create a free form nail with the Glass Glaze System.

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Sculpting Powder

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The sculpting powder in Natural Pink is now available in a bulk 10.5 pound bucket.

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Nail Guard

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The revolutionary product requires no dry time and can be worn up to 14 days.

All tips by Kimberly Phan, The David K. Space Salon & Academy, W. Palm Beach, Fla., @ohlalanails.

Technique

68 Monochromatic Nail Art Designs

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Monochromatic nail art features designs containing variations of a single color to create optical effects. Take cues from these nail artists and discover inspiration behind multi-toned manicures.

Technique

Troubleshooter: Handmade Acrylic Stones

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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create handmade acrylic stones for nail art.

Each of the 16 Kupa Kamp participants received more than $300 worth of products.

Technique

The technique-focused four-day workshop, hosted by Ann Chang and Yire Castillo, aimed to fill the gaps in education to leave nail students and professionals more confident in their salon skills and services.

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The Nail Platform Aims to Elevate the Nail Artist

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TNP's first educational event takes place September 7 in Anaheim, Calif., led by Lucien Henderson, Naja Rickette, Holly Schippers, Gina Silvestro, and David Valentino.

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CNDU Online Learning Launches in September

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CND has unveiled an online education program for nail professionals with a full curriculum based on its core education techniques and principles.

Technique

Engraved Zebra Print Nail Art Using an Electic File on Acrylics

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In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to create zebra print nail art by engraving the acrylic using an engraving bit and an E-file.

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Creating the Edge Nail (Part 3 of 3)

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In this video, Young Nails' Greg Salo shows you how to file the final perfect shape while maintaing the integrity of the edge nail. Remove excess bulk and taper along the length, finally shaping with a hand file. Swipe, Finish Gel, Rose Oil. Wow. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

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Creating the Edge Nail (Part 2 of 3)

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In this video, Young Nails' Greg Salo shows you the next steps of the edge nail. Build out one side at a time, laying down product and shaping to the form. As the free edge dries, use the magic wand to shape into a pyramid form and cover with speed clear for reinforcement. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

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Creating the Edge Nail (Part 1 of 3)

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In this video, Young Nails' Greg Salo shows you how to bend and cut the form to create the shape, how to sculpt out the free edge with cover powder, build the body and feather out product to create the edge nail. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3