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Sculpt Gothic Almond Nails Using Crystal Nails Galactic Builder Gel

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Create an almond nail design using the Crystal Nails Galactic Builder Gel.

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Tough Love: Spiky Valentine's Day Nail Art

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Valentine’s Day nail art doesn’t have to be all roses and candy. Nail tech Asa Bree Sieracki of Portland, Ore., shows how to make one tough look for February. This nail art combines chrome and spikes for a multi-dimensional take on embellished nails.

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La Palm Gel Couple Art Deco Nails

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@Dixiegirlxox shows how to create this fun disco-inspired design with La Palm's Gel Couple Art Deco collection.

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Nail Art Brush Care: Cleaning, Storage, and Revitalizing

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Naio Nails educator Kirsty Meakin shows how to keep your brushes in good condition. "No matter how much you paid for your brush, and how good you think it is if you do not take care of it you may as well just give up now," she says. Each type of brush needs to be treated in a different way. This video will look at Kirsty's acrylic brushes, a gel brush, and a small painting brush.

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KUPA GelFinity Base & Top Coat Caps It Off

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Use GelFinity Base for a superior adhesive bond between the nail plate and gel products without damaging the natural nail.

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Rainbow Diamond Chrome Nail Design With Stamping

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Fee Wallace shows how to stamping a negative space diamond design using the :YOURS Loves Fee stamping plate Dots & Diamonds. She uses CND Creative Play (Black & Forth) to stamp over a background of CND Shellac Black Pool with a coat of Lecenté Layer It. After stamping, Wallace applies Lecente Rainbow Chrome Powder and finishes with Shellac Top Coat.

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LeChat Spectra Nail Tutorial: Wavelength

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LeChat nail artist, Anastasiia Morozova, creates a geometric abstract tutorial using Perfect Match Spectra Wavelength #04.

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LeChat Mirano Multi-Effx Metallic Pigment

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Use LeChat’s Mirano Multi-Effx Metallic Pigment to create unique, luminous color-shifting effects. When the pigments are layered over dark shades, the resulting color will shift when the light changes.

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How To: Glitter Foil Floral Gel Nails

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Lauren Wireman shows how to create a colorful hand-painted "wildflowers" nail design with gel-polish, loose glitters, nail foil, and crystals.

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LCN Bio Glass Gel Tutorial

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Bio Glass Gel is 100% acid free, contains bioactive ingredients for natural nails, and creates a natural bond to the natural nail. Apply onto natural or artificial nail and sculpt, then cure. After removing the dispersion layer, the gel appears matte.

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Futuristic Snowflake Design With Hard Gel

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April Ryan shows how to create a hard gel extension abstract snowflake design using Light Elegance hard gel and charms.

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New Year Nails With Swarovski Crystals

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Clients will love these goldtastic New Year's Eve-themed nails! Crystal Nails shows how to create this design with gel stamping topped off with Swarovski Crystals and a glittery nail jewel.