Value Yourself As A Pro
Value Yourself As A Pro
Value yourself and your work before others decide to undervalue your services. You know the journey of learning you’ve taken to refine your skills, so make sure you price your nail menu accordingly.
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Extreme Mono Marble Design
Extreme Mono Marble Design
Anita Chahal
Anita Chahal has been a working nail professional for 22 years. Feeling ready to take her skills to the next level, Anita began her competition journey six years ago, she notes, “It was when I began competing that I discovered I had a passion for extreme nails. This new horizon in nails pushed me to create bespoke pieces, while also stretching my nail skill levels. Entering competitions was a new personal high as I placed in many international competitions.” Anita’s greatest achievements to date include being able to share her skills with her students and watching them grow and excel in their own nail career. Inside her nail championship and industry accolades Anita has two silver medals from Nailympia London Division 2, a silver in Division 3 Nailympia Germany 2023, a front cover showcasing her extreme nails featured in ‘NailKrush magazine and’ and an article Scratch magazine too.
PRODUCTS USED
- NBE Glitter Sensation Acrylic Core Powder
- NBE Onyx 01 Gel Polish
- NBE Velvet Matt Top Coat
- NBE Blooming Lovely Gel
- NBE White Light 02 Gel/Polish
- NBE Pillar Box Red 21
- NBE Velvet Matt Top Coat
- Metal Studs Bullion Beads
- NBE Non-Wipe Bling Bond
- NBE Onyx 01 Gel Polish
STEPS
Sculpt the extreme nail to your desired shape.
File to define the shape & structure.
Smooth & refine across the top & down its sides.
Sanitize the structure & remove all dust particles.
Apply 2 thin layers of black UV/ LED gel, curing between layers.
Apply a thin layer of matte top coat & cure.
Using blooming gel, apply to the middle of the nail leaving out the half-moon at the cuticle end of the nail. Do not cure.
Using white gel & a liner brush draw on the rose petals, allowing them to disperse as they mix in with the blooming gel.
Once ready fully cure.
Define the inner petals using a Skinny long brush using white UV/LED gel polish. This will give a highlighted effect, then fully cure.
Using red UV/LED gel polish, apply a thin layer to the rose area only, then cure.
Apply another random strip diagonally with white watercolor paint.
Add further embellishments, crystals & bullion beads to define the area at the top of the nail.
Add needle point & paint it black, using UV/LED black gel. Cure then top coat using a matte top coat & fully cure.
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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.
BUILDER GEL
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LED/UV Builder Gel
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.
How to apply it: Applied from a pot with a gel brush, or from a bottle, the gel is floated onto a nail form or over a nail tip to strengthen, extend and build structure in a nail enhancement, before being cured in a lamp. Also used with gel art brushes to create nail designs.
How to remove it: File off according the manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.
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ACRYGEL
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ACRYGEL [ak-ruh-jel]
What it is: A hybrid formula that combines polymer and oligomer chemistry to create a thick viscocity nail enhancement product that cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use it: 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 apply it: File off the natural nail according to manufacturer’s instructions.
How to clean it: Store tubes with lids closed tightly in a cool dry place away from heat and light.
How to store it: Store with lid tightly closed in a cool dry place away from heat and light.
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C-CURVE STICKS
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C-CURVE STICKS [see-kurv stiks]
What it is: A set of round metal sticks in varying diameters, which are used to create a perfect C-curve at the free edge of a nail extension.
How to use it: Used to create a perfect C-curve when sculpting a nail extension, but can be used on tip overlay services. Widely used in nail competitions to create the perfect nail shape.
How to apply it: During the curing process, the C-curve stick is inserted under the free edge of the nail. The nail is wrapped around the stick and held into place to create a perfect cylinder.
How to clean it: Wash with warm soapy water, rinse, dry, and wipe with alcohol.
How to store it: Store in a covered container.
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DIP POWDER
DIP POWDER [DIP POW-der]
What it is: A very fine polymer powder that is usually heavily pigmented and used with a resin-based system as an overlay.
How to use it: Used with a dip system to color or strengthen the nail as an overlay service.
How to apply it: After the dip resin is applied, the finger nail is pressed into the powder or the powder is sprinkled onto the nail.
How to remove it: Soak in acetone according to manufacturer’s directions.
How to store it: Store in a cool dark place away from heat and light.
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LINER BRUSH
LINER BRUSH [lahy-ner, bruhsh]
What it is: A nail art brush with a small ferrule sized #00 – #01, which houses a small amount of hairs or bristles that are longer than a traditional detail brush, usually 10-30mm in length.
How to use it: Used for painting fine lines and outlining when creating nail art designs.
How to apply it: Load the brush with paint or colored gel and drag along the nail to create a straight line or outline.
How to clean it: Clean or disinfect according to the product used in the brush. Nail artists will designate one liner brush per art medium used, for example one brush for gel, one for acrylic paints etc.
How to store it: Bring hairs together and cover with a cap or store in a container where hair is upright, to avoid damaged.
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COLORED ACRYLIC
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COLORED ACRYLIC [kuhl-erd uh-kril-ik]
What it is: Any polymer powder that is pigmented.
How to use it: Used in nail enhancements, nail designs and nail art to add color and or dimension.
How to apply it: Use with monomer to create a bead of color and apply as desired for color and dimension.
How to remove it: Dissolve with acetone or product remover according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.
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ACRYLIC SYSTEM
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ACRYLIC SYSTEM [uh-kril-ik sis-tuhm]
What it is: AKA liquid & powder system. A collection of nail products comprising liquid monomer, polymer powder, primer & pH balancer, used in a professional nail service to create nail enhancements.
How to use it: Acrylic can be used to overlay a natural nail or nail tip, or to sculpt a nail extension. Can also be used for 3D art.
How to apply it: After natural nail preparation, liquid monomer & acrylic powder are mixed & applied to the nail. Once cured the nail is filed & shaped according to the client’s preference.
How to remove it: Soak in acetone according to manufacturer’s directions.
How to store it: Always store according to manufacterer’s instructions.
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