Technique > Gels

• Technique

OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

by Staff

• Technique

Take a Tip From… Backscratchers’ Roe Van Epps

by Staff

Here are some gel tips from national show and education coordinator for Backscratchers Salon Systems, Roe Van Epps.

• Technique

Behind the Scenes: Rock Star Toes

by Hannah Lee

Young Nails educator Melissa Garcia of Studio 115 in Tulare, Calif., made these Rock Star Toes for NAILS’ December 2007 cover. Once you get the hang of it, a set takes only 15-20 minutes to complete.

• Technique

OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

by NAILS Magazine

Axxium acts as an invisible layer of protection for nails, giving them exceptional strength and an incredible shine.

• Technique

Masterworks Innovations Tip Application

by Staff

Amy Becker’s Masterworks innovations line of gels gives you the consistency and maneuverability of an acrylic, only in gel form. The gels are easy to use and allow you to save time on each application.

• Technique

CND Brisa Clear Sculpting Gel Application

by Staff

CND’s Brisa gels bring an advanced approach to polymer innovation. The gels are lab tested to ensure that nails are strong, thin, and natural-looking, and they are also hypoallergenic and odorless as well. Brisa Gels have a non-stringy, easy-to-use formula, and are versatile enough to be applied onto forms, or natural nails.

• Nail Design

Fantastic Fall

by Staff

Nails by Leilani Douglass, New Concepts in Florence, Ore.

• Nail Design

Fantastic Fall

by Staff

Nails by Leilani Douglass, New Concepts in Florence, Ore.

• Nail Design

Fantastic Fall

by Staff

Nails by Leilani Douglass, New Concepts in Florence, Ore.

• Business

Oops, He Did It Again!

by Staff

Veteran competitor Trang Nguyen finishes first for the second year in a row on the NAILS Top 25 list. John Hauk, another former number-one finisher, comes in second. And relative newcomer Rachel Mouritsen makes a big jump from her 2006 23rd place finish to round out the top three. Just who are these top competitors?