Design & Craft
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Design & Craft
Angela Wilden focuses attention on the development of the shape of the extreme nails from conception and sketching to the preparation and placement of the nail form and application method used for the product control as the nail is crafted.
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Stop Polymer Contamination
Stop Polymer Contamination
Most techs use an average of 5-10 products per service performed and depending on the nail art applied it could be many more. With the time constraints, it’s easy to leave lids open, or off and expensive nail products become contaminated. Be reminded of saving your precious products with this tip from Alisha Rimando.
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Out of Africa
Out of Africa
Steph Smith
Starting her nail journey from sheer boredom while working for a high street bank in 1999, Steph Smith, already qualified in depilation, decided to go to college to get further qualifications. After completing manicure and pedicure, Steph took a Saturday job in a salon to gain experience. “I was quickly put onto more professional courses and asked if I’d train in gel nail enhancements, which I gladly did,” Steph recalls. “After working in a series of salons, I opened my own in 2004. Not knowing the industry so well back then, I threw myself into Nail Professional of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year competitions and was surprised when I reached the finals of both categories for three consecutive years.
“Several years later, emerging from personal trauma, I found myself renting salon space and flitting from here to there, never completely settling. However, 19 years down the line, I’ve built everything back up and now run my own salon again. I made the career change into nails at the age of 40 and now, as I approach my 60th birthday, my love of nails is greater than ever. I’m delighted to be in my own salon again. You’re never too old to chase your dreams.”
PRODUCTS USED
- Acrylic Powders from www.Ana-nailsystems.com
- Mino Vo Acrylic Brush
- Base Coat
- Top Coat
- Gel Polishes
- Art Gels and Brushes www.Ana-nailsystems.com
- Rose Stickers from Etsy
- Bluestreak Crystals
STEPS
Sanitize, then prepare the natural nail for enhancement work.
Tailor & fit sculpting forms to the nails.
Start constructing the stiletto nail shapes with your chosen L&P acrylic system. Sculpt some using glitter powders to lift them & add a design feature. Craft others with a peach nude solid base to add art onto at a later stage.
Perfect your structure & shape the surface with an e-file.
All constructed & ready to apply art, design & decoration.
Paint areas of the nails in white using gel paints, then paint on black leopard spots. Next, sculpt various-sized roses from acrylic beads & apply them using a small clear bead of acrylic. Steph used all kinds of art materials to achieve this design.
Complete your design by adding stickers & crystals to give bling, depth & character.
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Prep the natural nail using a 180-grit file, remove dust. Apply “Prep It!”, then two thin coats of Flex It! “Cover Peach”, curing each coat for 60-seconds.
Prep Apply a thin, even coat of HD Pro “Matt It!” Cure for 60-seconds.
Use the HD Pro Long liner brush and HD Pro Art Gel in “Graphite” to create a wavy line. Cure for 30-seconds, then rub line with a dusting brush.
Cuticle Oil in Photos
Cuticle Oil in Photos
Nail photos are key to advertising your work, building your business and even filling your appointment book. Online portfolios are a must to spread the word and the beauty of your nail work. Join pro photographer, Lindsey Karnopp, as she shares her tips and tricks to create the perfect nail focused photo.
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Dream Flower
Dream Flower
Abstract art is a powerful nail style and so easy to create on client’s nails. Applying top coat in random areas of the nail, use foils or transfers to add abstract areas of color to start shaping the design . Gold foil flakes pack a punch and really bring the design to life before stamping a simple line design onto the nail to complete the look.
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Explore Aquarelle
Explore Aquarelle
UK-based nail educator, Alexandra Lepadatu @ale.naileducator, showcases two delicate designs using the aquarelle watercolor technique. Bringing an almost ethereal characteristic to the final look, this watercolor method of nail art is a great way to bring a whole new presentation to your salon menu. From flowers, foliage and floral bouquets to ballerinas, geodes and abstracts; elevate your nail art menu and add a new art style to your skillset.
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Lindsey Karnopp
Lindsey Karnopp
Z Karnopp is no stranger to the nail industry. This southern California-based commercial photographer has been working in nails for over 10 years and has photographed more than 100 product & editorial campaigns where nails and nail products were the focus. Her keen eye for detail and passion for art has made her an expert in hand and nail focused photography and recently filmed a MasterClass at GlossaryLive.com reveiling her secrets for acheiving perfect lighting on a budget for portfolio and social media images. Learn how she got started and embrace her advice for nail technicians wanting to grow awareness for their personal brand.
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BALLETCORE
Katy Pottle is a seasoned nail artist with over 21 years of experience in the beauty industry. Throughout her career, Katy has navigated through various roles, from working in prestigious salons to owning her own. However, Katy’s true passion lies in nail art. In 2015, she discovered the mesmerizing glitter range offered by Magpie Beauty, sparking a newfound obsession with sparkle and color. Since then, Katy has become known for her vibrant and glamorous nail designs.
For Katy P, nail art is not just a job; it’s her therapy, her passion, and her creative outlet. She spends hours dreaming up intricate designs and experimenting with different techniques, always pushing the boundaries of her creativity. In a remarkable achievement, Katy participated in her first-ever competition, the World Star Nail Artist 2023, and emerged victorious, solidifying her reputation as a nail art virtuoso.
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Silvia Shaovcheva Nail Bar
Silvia Shaovcheva Nail Bar
Located in the beautiful seaside city of Burgas, Bulgaria, Silvia Shaocheva runs a nail salon with her daughter Mila. However, much more than a nail studio, this salon space doubles up as an art gallery, since Silvia is a master airbrushing artist. Joining the nail industry 11 years ago, Silvia found a new passion arose from her nail art and when she moved her airbrush gun to larger canvases, realized a new direction for her creativity.
This led to combining her two favorite activities and the nail salon/art gallery was born. Silvia shares her nail and airbrushing story with GlossaryLive while showcasing a taste of her sensational art prices, both large and small.
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Anastasiia Morozova
Anastasiia Morozova
Champion nail tech and artist, Anastasiia Morozova has travelled the world extensively learning and more recently teaching nail skills. Currently unable to travel from her home in Ukraine, Anastasiia is developing her online education offering and has become a much sought-after content creator for all manner of clients. With over 130K followers, a huge trophy cabinet from global nail competitions, front cover editorials and a wealth of nail art tutorials, Anastasiia boasts a library of viral nail videos with one reaching a whopping 23M views alone. Here, Anastasiia shares her expert ideas to getting your content seen.
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File & Shape
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File & Shape
In this Master Class Angela Wilden explains how to shape and form your extreme nails, adding cut outs while refining and smoothing the nails. Using an efile, Angela shows how to utilize the efile in order to get a great finish in preparation for the application of paints for the decoration stage. Angela also shows how to add and adhere 3D elements to the nails, such as 3D gel adornments to further style the extreme nails.