Pairing Cocktails
Pairing Cocktails
Is there a PARTY on your menu? Why not? There are so many reasons to get together at your salon, but you have to set the stage. That means creating a theme to entice the next bachelorette party or baby shower to your location. Learn how to pair cocktails to your themed event in this special episode with Kelso at Genever Bar in Los Angeles, California. Kelso explains how to create unique libations that are simple to batch out in advance and serve over ice for your special salon event.
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The Perfect Smile Line
The Perfect Smile Line
Creating a perfectly clean smile line can be harder than it looks, but with this easy trick from Emese Koppányi, your smile line should easily slide into place.
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Spring Embossed Flower Art
Spring Embossed Flower Art
Jihye Park
Harmony Korea master educator and freelance instructor, Jihye Park has been educating in her nail academy for three years and competing in numerous competitions since 2019. She’s received countless awards during that time, including Grand Prix in Acrylic French Sculpture from World Beauty Expo, Grand Champion in Acrylic French Sculpture from K-Beauty World Contest and numerous awards from NailPro Asia competitions too.
PRODUCTS USED
- Nail File
- Sanding File
- Clear Tips
- UV/LED Base Gel
- UV/LED Non-wipe Top Gel
- UV/LED Glitter Gel
- UV/LED Overlay Gel Colors in Yellow, Orange & White
- Acrylic Aiquid
- White Acrylic Powder
- Acrylic Brush
- Metal Studs
- Gel Brushes
- Liner Brush
- Gel Cleanser
- UV/LED Lamp
STEPS
Prepare your tip by sizing & filing to shape.
Apply UV/LED base gel & cure.
Apply blue UV/LED gel base color on 2/3 of the surface & cure.
Apply a rose color & blend the colors & cure.
Repeat steps 3-4.Repeat steps 3-4.
Apply a small amount of UV/LED glitter gel to the nail & cure.
Apply UV/LED top gel & cure.
Etch the surface of the nail with a sanding a file.
Design & sculpt petals onto the nail tip using a white L&P acrylic powder & liquid.
Design & sculpt inner petals using the L&P acrylic powder & liquid.
Add metal studs, bullion or tiny crystals to the very center of the flower.
Apply a small amount of UV/LED top gel & 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.
Salon Bling
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Salon Bling
Max Estrada, dubbed the king of nail and all things pink, takes us on a sparkling journey into the world of bling. It’s no surprise that shine and glitter can catch your eye, but at times it can be confusing as to what’s too much when it comes to salon nail styling. In this episode of Crystal Obsession we understand how to balance the bling and learn how to keep those stones on for two full weeks. Learn tips and tricks from this veteran nail artist on how to bring some bling to your salon nails.
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Basic Manicure
Basic Manicure
For clients wanting nail enhancements a dry manicure is in order, but for a relaxing nail service, a basic water manicure can be anything but basic. There are lots of steps to remember and a few techniques that you may not even know that can help you achieve a beautiful finish. Join Alisha Rimando as she takes you step by step through a water manicure procedure and learn the tips and tricks she’s honed throughout her almost 30-year career. Watch her ‘shampooing the cuticle’ technique and discover other secrets to beauitfying natural nails in part 1 of this 2-part series.
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POLISH
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POLISH [Pol-ish]
What it is: AKA lacquer, enamel, polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.
How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat.
How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.
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SANDING BANDS
SANDING BANDS [sand-in bands]
What it is: Small circular disposable abrasive bands in different grits that fit over a mandrel barrel on an electric file to shape or smooth artificial nails.
How to use it: Electric file education is recommended before used on clients.
How to apply it: Apply to the mandrel barrel & insert into an electric file handpeice to file, shape or shorten an artificial nail enhancement.
How to disinfect: Sanding bands are disposable & must be discarded after use.
How to store it: New sanding bands should be stored in a covered container.
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CUTICLE OIL
CUTICLE OIL [kyoo-ti-kuhl oil]
What it is: A cosmetic grade oil formulated to increase flexibility in the natural nail to nourish, condition & soften the surrounding skin & encourage cellular renewal.
How to use it: Proprietary oil blends vary according to manufacturer & their efficacy is determined by the ingredients used in the formulations.
How to apply it: Used to finish all nail services to nourish, condition & soften the surrounding skin & the natural nail. Also used as a retail product for clients to use at home.
How to remove it: Apply the cuticle oil to the nail & surounding skin with a fresh cotton swab or drip directly onto the cuticle area. Massage the oil into the skin to increase blood circulation to stimulate the matrix
How to store it: Store in a cool dark place away from heat & light.
How to disinfect: Wash hands with soap & water.
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ACRYLIC
E-Nail Couture Acrylic System
Both natural and colorful acrylics
Gotti Full Fusion Acrylic Powder Collection
Acrylic Powder System
ACRYLIC [uh-kril-ik]
What it is: A generic term to describe the family of polymers and/or oligomers that are used to create artificial nail products. Acrygel, hard gel, liquid & powder, gel polish, resins, and dip systems all belong to this family. Sometimes used as a slang term for liquid and powder systems.
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 store it: Always store according to manufacterer’s instructions.
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THREE-WAY BUFFER
THREE-WAY BUFFER [Three-wey-buhf-er]
What it is: A nail buffer that has 3 different grits, usually 400 – 4000 meant to shine the surface of a natural nail or nail enhancement.
How to use it: Use on the natural nail to create a high shine when not using polish. Also used to create a high shine on liquid and powder nail enhancements during nail competitions when top coat isn’t allowed.
How to apply it: Use the lowest grit first to smooth the nail surface. Use the next highest grit for creating a matte sheen to the surface of the nail or enhancement. Use the highest grit side, usually 3000-4000 to create a high shine on the nail.
How to store it: Store new shiners in a covered or sealed container. Used shiners can be disposed of or given to the client for home use.
How to clean: Most nail shiners can not be disinfected and therefore can only be used on one client.