
NAILS: @alisharimando
PHOTO: @karnopp_creative
MODEL: Olive Botero








LIFE ON THE FREE EDGE
Industry, nails and everything in-between
TONY CUCCIO
With over four decades of experience, Tony Cuccio shares candid stories from his early days in New York to building one of the most recognized global brands in professional nail care.
FEATURED GLOSSARY TERM

BUILDER GEL [bill-dher-jel]
What it is: A partially polymerized acrylate, with a thick gel-like consistency, that includes a photoinitiator that fully cures or polymerizes when exposed to a specialized range of UV or LED light.
How to use it: Used to build structure in a nail enhancement or as a nail art medium.
GLOSSARY TERMS
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH
FEATURING
ALEXANDRA LEPĂDATU
We’re proud to celebrate Alexandra Lepădatu as GlossaryLive’s Artist of the Month—a true force in the nail industry whose passion, talent, and dedication continue to inspire professionals around the globe.