February 8, 2019
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Candy Coat is offering professionals a preview of its new acrylic line, Hard Candy, with a “try me” kit.
Keywords: acrylics Candy Coat starter kits
January 28, 2019
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For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Ashton Harlan's entry. See all 11 entries here.
Keywords: 3-D nail art acrylics animal nail art Mia Secret NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
October 10, 2018
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Suzie Moskal of Nail Career Education creates an acrylic inlay nail design with shell flakes, chrome flakes, and caviar beads.
Keywords: acrylic nail art acrylics embedded nail art Suzie Moskal
September 18, 2018
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Inspired by runway looks from CND for Libertine, Halley Fortenberry created this glimmering gold set that calls to mind the intricate shapes and precious metals found in Gothic art and architecture.
Keywords: acrylics Akzentz Behind the Scenes cnd matte
July 30, 2018
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Alternating between gel and acrylic services during your busy workday requires refocusing your mind and modifying your technique. Here are some tips to make transitioning between mediums easier.
Keywords: acrylics gels product application smile lines techniques
June 19, 2018
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Getting the right mix of acrylic liquid and powder is crucial to creating long-lasting nails. Here are NAILS’ FingerNailFixer blogger and CND educator Holly Schippers top tips for achieving the perfect mix ratio.
Keywords: acrylic maintenance acrylics FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers liquid-to-powder ratio
May 22, 2018
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Acrylic can be used for more than a classic French or a base for polish. The #notpolish hashtag on Instagram has become a popular way for nail techs to showcase amazing art created solely with acrylic powder. We asked skilled acrylic artists to share some of their favorite designs, tutorials, and acrylic tips.
Keywords: 3-D acrylics 3-D nail art acrylic nail art acrylics embedded nail art
May 21, 2018
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These vibrantly colored, glow-in-the-dark, and mood-changing acrylic powders will help bring a new twist to acrylic nail designs.
Keywords: acrylics colored acrylics glow-in-the-dark
May 15, 2018
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Many nail artists love working with acrylic to create their masterpieces, but Cincinnati’s Marsha Lane (@da_nail_lady on Instagram) took it to the next level.
Keywords: acrylics nail art
April 13, 2018
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EzFlow’s Ethereal Blossom Design Colored Acrylic collection features subtle shimmers of pink, gold, green, and aqua iridescence, each shade formulated with a shade-shifting effect.
Keywords: 3-D acrylics acrylics colored acrylics EZ Flow
April 2, 2018
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Young Nails' Greg Salo shows how to create acrylic nail art designs by cutting the acrylic to create sharp lines.
Keywords: acrylic nail art acrylics Young Nails
March 29, 2018
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Young Nails' Greg Salo demonstrates how to create a nail design by making impressions in acrylic so the pattern is visible after filing.
Keywords: acrylic nail art acrylics Young Nails
March 22, 2018
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Learn how to recreate Lisa Boone's nail art featured on the cover of the April issue of NAILS magazine.
Keywords: acrylics Artistic Nail Design gel-polish nail art
March 22, 2018
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Young Nails president Greg Salo demonstrates how to create an entire acrylic nail enhancement with proper strength using just one ball of acrylic.
Keywords: acrylics sculpting techniques Young Nails
March 16, 2018
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Young Nails' Tracey Reierson demonstrates how to properly use the brand's Liquid Art with acrylic powder.
Keywords: acrylic nail art acrylics Young Nails
