GlossaryLive Erica Sanae Sole To Soul Who Are You?
21 Jun
Season 7, Sole to Soul

Who Are You?

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Erica Sanae

Erica Sanae, LA-based fashion stylist and lifstyle guru, takes you on a journey into your closet to explain how inner growth and tranformation can be enhanced through your wardrobe. Learn what to edit from your current clothing collection, how to care for those forever pieces, what to look for when adding to the new you, and most importantly, how to put all of that together to feel great every day.

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Who Are You?

Personal style is an outer extension of your true self, which starts from within. Clothing is a powerful tool that is a visual representation of our sense of self and identity. The clothes you wear can influence or dictate your mood, it’s a scientifically proven term called enclothed cognition, so choose wisely. Embrace the evolution to the new and improved you by considering who you have been, where you are now and where you want to be. Understand the questions to consider as you take the steps towards inner and outer transformation.

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"Dress for the job you want, not the one you have."

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Winter Mani/Pedi Chocolate Peppermint
21 Jun
Back to Basics, Season 7

Winter Mani/Pedi Chocolate Peppermint

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Winter Mani/Pedi Chocolate Peppermint

For this holiday service learn how to create and apply a homemade detoxifying chocolate peppermint masque. Hand-crafted products are not only incredible to see, feel, and smell, but masques are one of the most luxurious and relaxing upgrades you can provide in a service. Understand how to create relaxation during the application & removal of these products. Learn how to create demand and revenue by offerring these pampering services for a private party or special event. If you have the space in your salon for a holiday get together, why not?

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“Create revenue by offering your salon as a meeting place or a private party venue.”

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Fall Mani/Pedi Apple Spice
21 Jun
Back to Basics, Season 7

Fall Mani/Pedi Apple Spice

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Fall Mani/Pedi Apple Spice

Autumn remindeds us of getting back to work and school while the cooling temperatures have us changing from sandals to scarves. As we think on these senses let's review another method for creating and applying a custom scrub or masque and see if this warm relaxing method along with some hot cinnamon tea and a sweet treat can transport your client to that warm and cozy place.

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“The details matter like using hot towels & providing themed refreshments. ”

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Summer Mani/Pedi White Sands
21 Jun
Back to Basics, Season 7

Summer Mani/Pedi White Sands

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Summer Mani/Pedi White Sands

Let's explore a summer service. This is a great time to get your clients vacation ready and a perfect time to introduce a treat or cocktail with your service in addition to retailing at home products. Learn how to theme your service, create homeade custom products and create a luxury experience for your clients. This is the season for fun, so get out the blow up unicorn floaties and get your clients in the summer spirit.

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“Custom made products add value to your service without adding time.”

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Spring Mani/Pedi Lemon Citrus
21 Jun
Back to Basics, Season 7

Spring Mani/Pedi Lemon Citrus

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Spring Mani/Pedi Lemon Citrus

Spring is the perfect season for a manicure and pedicure promotion. As people emerge from winter to slip into the first sandals of the season, they will be in search of a unique pedicure service that will slough off the old and bring softness and beauty to tired soles. Learn how to up your salon game with a themed service paired with plenty decrations and marketing materials to promote your unique experience.

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“Themed services add fun and value to your service menu.”

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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Hybrid Gel
21 Jun
Glossary Terms

HYBRID GEL

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Hybrid Gel

HYBRID GEL [hahy-brid jel]

What it is: Designed as an odor-free nail enhancement product that combines polymer and oligomer chemistry to create a thick viscocity formula that cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use: Used to sculpt or overlay a natural nail or nail tip to create a nail enhancement. Can also be used for 3D art.
How to apply: Apply directly to the nail, tip or form with a spatula. The nail brush is then dipped into a slip solution and used to sculpt a strong yet flexible nail enhancement. The enhancement is firm and malleable until cured in an LED or UV lamp.
How to remove: File off the natural nail according to manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store: Store tubes with lids closed tightly in a cool dry place away from heat and light.

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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Builder Gel
21 Jun
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HARD GELS

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GEL SYSTEM [hahrd-jels]

What it is: A partially polymerized acrylate, with a gel-like consistency, that includes a photoinitiator that fully cures or polymerizes when exposed to a specialized range of UV or LED light. Available in different viscosities and shades for creating nail enhancements.
How to use: Used as an artificial nail enhancement or a nail art medium for the creation and decoration of nails.
How to apply: Float onto a nail form or over a nail tip to strengthen, extend or color the nail. Also used with gel brushes to create nail designs before curing in a UV or LED lamp.
How to remove: File off according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.

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21 Jun
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GEL SYSTEM

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GEL SYSTEM [jel sis-tuhm]

What it is: Any artificial system that includes oligomer gels, a UV/LED lamp, primer and pH balancer, used in a professional nail service to create nail enhancements.
How to use: Used in a professional nail service to create a strong yet flexible overlay or nail extension.
How to apply: Applied with a synthetic brush to cover the natural nail for strength, to apply color or sculpt an extension, then cured under a UV or LED lamp.
How to remove: Soft gels can be soaked off with acetone or product remover while hard gels must be filed off with a hand file or electric file.
How to store: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.

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GlossaryLive Gel Brush
20 Jun
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GEL BRUSH

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GEL BRUSH [jel-bruhsh]

What it is: Usually made from synthetic fibers of varying quality and used to create UV/LED gel nail enhancements or nail art.
How to use: Used with various viscosities of gel to sculpt or overlay nail enhancements and nail art.
How to clean: If needed clean the fibers with a brush cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer. Always use a lint-free wipe to remove excess gel and bring the fibers back to the original shape.
How to store: Most nail professionals store their gel brushes with a small amount of gel in the fibers and cover with a cap to protect the hair from light to prevent from curing.

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