16 oz. Refill
4 oz.
What it is: A colorless, volatile, highly flammable liquid. It is used as a solvent.
How to use it: Acetone can be used to remove nail products such as polish, soakable gel polish, liquid & powder enhancements and nail tips.
How to store it: Store with lid tightly closed, to avoid evaporation, in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
As the expert behind Cruise with the Nail Stars, Cincinnati based nail artist and educator John Hauk has led a successful and eclectic nail career. With over 29 years experience as an educator and compeitior, John has accumulated over 300 awards and achieved #1 competitor of the year twice after winning the Nail Pro team cups. Currently an international judge and owner of Royalty Beauty salon, he continues to collaborate with world renown artists to bring nail education and fun to the open seas.
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The light handling of a striper brush can create a very stylish nail design. Choose your palette of colors, using a very light pink as the base, then a few quick slicks of the striper brush brings this design to life quickly. Add an accent with the addition of some carefully placed crystals to complete the design.
Apply two drops of Serving Up Sass & Wok & Roll On Baby on the Artistic glass palette.
Using Artistic Striper Brush, apply Serving Up Sass & create four straight lines to the right of the Wok & Roll Baby lines.
Cure for 30-seconds in LED Light or 2-minutes in UV.
Repeat steps to perfect your lines & repeat twice on top of the lines. Cure for 30-seconds.
Use Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe to cleanse the inhibition layer of the nail.
Apply a drop of Bonding Gel to the Artistic glass palette.
Using Sani Tongs, apply large stones/diamonds to the base of the nail while using Bonding Gel as the adhesive. Cure for 30-seconds.
Apply Revive Cuticle Oil & massage into the nail & surrounding skin to finish.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
What it is: A colorless liquid hydrocarbon present in coal tar and petroleum and used as an organic solvent and in organic synthesis.
How to use it: Found in nail polish, base coats, top coats, hardeners and polish remover. It is used to help dissolve other substances as well as help adhere others to the nail.
How to store it: In a dark dry, cool place.
What it is: Oils extracted using various forms of distillation or cold pressing from the seeds, petals, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of plants. Each plant’s essence has its own unique characteristic.
How to use it: Used topically (in a carrier oil) in massage or inhaled (diffused vapour), as a remedy for some health problems, cleaning and hygiene. They are considered under the umbrella of complementary medicine and work to promote and improve mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
How to store it: Place in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep away from direct sunlight. Place in dark glass containers, most commonly found in blue and brown glass jars with tightly fitted lid.
What it is: An active ingredient distilled from the bark of the camphor tree. It’s use in nail products has been controversial.
How to use it: Known to be active against fungi that can cause nail infections. Synthetic versions have been used in nail polish to help with shine, adhesion and elasticity.
