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28
Nov
Is the cuticle tissue dead or alive
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Is the cuticle tissue dead or alive?
Discover the cuticle basics that every nail tech should know.
Article by Alisha Rimando | Published in 2023
Cuticle is a thin layer of colorless dead tissue between the proximal nail fold, eponychium and the nail plate. Together they form a seal to keep pathogens from infecting the matrix area. To avoid product lifting in this area, best practice is to remove all cuticle that is directly attached to the nail plate, so polish and other nail products can adhere directly to the nail and not atop the cuticle. To gently detach cuticle from the nail plate, dip a 2×2 gauze square in cuticle remover and gently scrub the nail plate in a circular motion up to the eponychium. Trim excess cuticle or hangnails with a sharp cuticle nipper.
04
May
BASE COAT
BASE COAT [beys-koht]
What it is: Formulated to bond color to the natural nail, this nitrocelulose or gel-based product is used to promote adhesion of color and prevent staining.
How to use it: Used in manicures or artificial nail services to bond polish or gel polish to the surface of the nail.
How to apply it: Applied in a thin layer smoothly and evenly over a prepared natural nail or enhancement covering the tip.
How to remove it: Removed with acetone-based product remover.
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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06
Jan
Clean Your Art Brushes
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Clean Your Art Brushes
Nail art brushes are expensive. Leaving them out on the nail desk with gel or paint in the bristles can potentially ruin them. Learn the best way to care for your investment with Lisa Boone, who will teach how to clean and properly store them to prolong their life.
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06
Jan
Manicure Massage & Polish
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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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A basic manicure should always include massage and a perfect polish. Learn what techniques can make a quick massage feel long yet relaxing and the tools, which Alisha Rimando uses when creating a perfect polish on her clients in the second episode of this 2-part series on basic manicuring.
“Perfectly polished nails starts with a perfectly polished base coat.”
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10
Nov
Split Complementary & Triadic
master class
Lisa Boone
Lisa Boone has over 20 years’ experience in the nail industry. The wide berth of knowledge she’s accrued has taken her from behind the chair, to the competition circuit & researching innovative products to assisting technicians in their quest to create better products & services in the salon. Lisa began her career as a nail tech in Chicago in one of its first nail-only salons & soon became the award-winning hands behind Tom Holcomb’s world champion nails. After traveling the competition circuit for over 15 years, she became intrigued with developing winning formulations & cultivated a love for researching new & improved products for the industry. Playing a crucial role in the R&D of new formulations for various industry manufacturers, Lisa has since won awards for both packaging & new product development in the beauty industry. As well as being credited for “best new product” awards by industry professionals & magazines across the globe. Lisa has judged for the 2nd World Championships, is a staple on the global judging circuit for Nailympia Competitions worldwide & can be seen all over the world as an international educator.
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Split Complementary & Triadic
Lisa Boone explains split complementary & triadic color combinations to expand your color choices & create more interesting & lively nail art designs. Learn how to mix colors & then create more colors using tinting, shading & mixing methods.
"Your nail art is your signature on the world."
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10
Nov
Analogous Scheme
master class
Lisa Boone
Lisa Boone has over 20 years’ experience in the nail industry. The wide berth of knowledge she’s accrued has taken her from behind the chair, to the competition circuit & researching innovative products to assisting technicians in their quest to create better products & services in the salon. Lisa began her career as a nail tech in Chicago in one of its first nail-only salons & soon became the award-winning hands behind Tom Holcomb’s world champion nails. After traveling the competition circuit for over 15 years, she became intrigued with developing winning formulations & cultivated a love for researching new & improved products for the industry. Playing a crucial role in the R&D of new formulations for various industry manufacturers, Lisa has since won awards for both packaging & new product development in the beauty industry. As well as being credited for “best new product” awards by industry professionals & magazines across the globe. Lisa has judged for the 2nd World Championships, is a staple on the global judging circuit for Nailympia Competitions worldwide & can be seen all over the world as an international educator.
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Analogous Scheme
Understand color mixing, color matching and how to create analogous and complimentary nail colors. Learn ways to use these shades to create more interesting nail art.
"Your nail art is your signature on the world."
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10
Nov
Monochromatic Palette
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Lisa Boone
Lisa Boone has over 20 years’ experience in the nail industry. The wide berth of knowledge she’s accrued has taken her from behind the chair, to the competition circuit & researching innovative products to assisting technicians in their quest to create better products & services in the salon. Lisa began her career as a nail tech in Chicago in one of its first nail-only salons & soon became the award-winning hands behind Tom Holcomb’s world champion nails. After traveling the competition circuit for over 15 years, she became intrigued with developing winning formulations & cultivated a love for researching new & improved products for the industry. Playing a crucial role in the R&D of new formulations for various industry manufacturers, Lisa has since won awards for both packaging & new product development in the beauty industry. As well as being credited for “best new product” awards by industry professionals & magazines across the globe. Lisa has judged for the 2nd World Championships, is a staple on the global judging circuit for Nailympia Competitions worldwide & can be seen all over the world as an international educator.
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Monochromatic Palette
Lisa Boone explains the color wheel, the psychology of color & tinting. Watch as Lisa reviews different nail art brushes & how simple strokes create extraordinary art. Learn how to choose nail art shades & bring together color combinations that take your nail art to the next level. Learn what colors actually do & what they symbolize when wearing them.
"Nail art allows me to be creative and makes every day interesting."
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16
Sep
Stability While Polishing
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Stability While Polishing
How do you polish nails? Is there just one way? Don't feel intimidated, let David Fowler ease your mind, when you learn how he creates perfect polish on his models.
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16
Sep
Cutting an Art Brush
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Cutting an Art Brush
Struggling to get your nail art lines perfectly thin? Let veteran nail artist, Lisa Boone teach you how to modify your nail art brush to get the look you want to achieve when drawing fine lines in your nail art designs.
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09
Jun
MANICURE
MANICURE [man-i-kyoor
What it is: A professional cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles and softening of the skin. Specialist and luxury manicures include the use of paraffin wax, hot mitts, deep cleansing creams, masks and massage techniques.
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27
May
ABRASIVE
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ABRASIVE [ah-BRAY-siv]
What it is: A term used to a identify any nail file or buffer. Its abrasiveness is determined by its grit.
How to use it: Use nail abrasives to shorten, shape or smooth natural nails and nail enhancements.
How to store it: In a covered or sealed container.
How to disinfect: Abrasives made from paper or sand cannot be disinfected and therefore can only be used on one client. Abrasives made of plastic or metal can be disinfected by a spray sanitizer or immersed in antiseptic. Check the manufacturer’s directions for proper sanitation techniques
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05
Apr
Rainbow Velvet
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Rainbow Velvet Nail Art
Learn how to turn simple lined art into 3D rainbow effects nail art designs in minutes with nail educator & artist, Lisa Boone. Lisa has been teaching color theory & has specialized in gel polish applications & nail art for many years. Learn how to take any lined nail design & create a 3D velvet effect in this easy to follow nail art tutorial.
