What it is: A nail enhancement overlay made from a dip powder system.
How to use it: A time-saving service often chosen to strengthen and/or color the natural nail or nail tip extension instead of creating a traditional overlay and polish or gel polish application.
How to remove it: Soak in acetone according to manufacturer’s directions.
The magical world of Annabel Maginnis, owner and creator of Nails by Annabel, now known as the UK-based Glitterbels nail brand, is to offically launch into the USA market on Monday 20th November 2023 from its new US HQ in Atlanta, Georgia. From its new premises in Atlanta, its head of education, award-winning nail professional, Charli Jepson, alongside a series of nail industry guests and influencers, will be offering discounts and giveaways to US nail artists via live feeds from its instagram account throughout the launch day. Having evolved and grown from Annabel’s mom’s kitchen table into a huge fairy-tale salon in Newcastle-Under-Lyme which houses its own state-of-the-art training academy, shop and full-size unicorn, this nail brand has grown beyond expectations into the nail giant we see today. Creating nail art masterpieces and running nail art masterclasses, Annabel wanted to create her own unique brand and led the way in nail technology to build up the Glitterbels brand in the UK. Now a worldwide professional salon, academy and nail brand, Glitterbels offers its unique brand of hema-free gel polishes, builder gels, acrylics, UV/LED gels and cutting-edge accessories all packaged up in pink. ‘Product innovation, trend-led colors and creating beauty must-haves’ is its driving force. With color its passion – from the catwalk to street-style, nature and lifestyle, Glitterbels inspires positivity and shares this love of nails with its customers. Find out more at glitterbels.com and keep an eye on its IG for more updated on its launch into the USA. @glitterbels @nails_by_annabel_m
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Nailympia San Antonio was the third Nailympia to be hosted on US soil in 2023. Attracting top class nail artists to battle for medals and points towards the Nailympia Premiere Cup, this event preceded, by just one week, the fourth US Nailympia location, Columbus, Ohio (8-9 October). The thrill of this new cup saw superb skills displayed on the arena as adrenalin kept spirist high and concentration swept over the floor.
Head judge, Alisha Rimando, founder of GlossaryLive.com, was impressed to evaluate such strong skills from the floor, alongside fellow judges Beth Livesay, Jesse Bruner, Gari-Dawn Tingler, Kalista Sims and Koko Kashiwagi. San Antonio saw contestants from across the USA, Germany, Ireland and Ethiopia, which was represented for the first time, who all showcased their nail skills and mastery to hungry spectators. Stepping in to host the event at the Premiere San Antonio beauty expo nail artist Hemi Park relays, “This Nailympia was a blast! This brand new major beauty event, hosted in San Antonio, Texas, delivered 11 categories over two days with 13 competitors from four countries taking 46 seats.
“Seeing such a diverse group of competitors from well-seasoned veterans to novices embracing the arena with such passion and drive to achieve goals was awe-inspiring.
Headline sponsor for the event was nail brand CND, which presented the Top Scorer trophy and prizes.”
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Stepping into the world of nails at the tender age of 12, Michelle Soto was spoiled for a year as her aunty used her to hand model for practice purposes. Later, after moving to Puerto Rico, Michelle made a point of manicuring her nails, mimicking what she’d picked up from her aunt. “My nails became a talking point and people asked me to do theirs, but I always said, ‘No, I only do them for myself’,” Michelle reflects. “However, after some consideration, I accepted my father’s proposal of going to nail school. Getting certified before I would groom anyone’s nails was really important to me. At that time in my life, being certified yet still not thinking it would end up becoming my career, was my mindset.”
On deciding to train in nails, Michelle enrolled at the Pierrette Academy in Puerto Rico, which later changed its name to Ema’s Beauty Academy. “I was offered to work at a well-known salon from the owner of the academy herself,” smiles Michelle. “I agreed and worked in it for a year, then I made the bold move to open my own salon; I was just 16 at the time.” Michelle continued to run nail salons for a number of years before changing her path to work more recently full-time with V Beauty Pure LLC in the USA. “I’ve tried many products throughout the years and one of my favorites is V beauty Pure,” she asserts.
With the onset of the global pandemic changing Michelle’s career course, she highlights, “Not being able to work for some time pushed me in a different direction; I had so much time to think about what I was doing and if it was the right pathway for me. I then changed my life completely. I‘ve always wanted to dedicate myself to teaching full-time while helping others achieve their goals, but I was always too busy to commit. The pandemic gave me the opportunity to make the jump.”Living by the principle to always give any endeavor her best shot, no matter what the circumstances, Michelle instils, “One must always be reliable, consistent and never forget to be humble in this life. In these challenging times, take this opportunity to focus in on yourself and your craft. Get prepared with all the knowledge and tools that will help you grow for when you are able to start working again and most importantly, keep posting content on social media platforms, don’t give up!”
Citing her recipe for attaining great nail skills is to never stop practicing or getting educated, Michelle acknowledges that, “Consistency and knowledge are key!”
Appreciating that ‘Rome was not built in a day’, Michelle stays grounded and focused while optimistic about the future. “My advice to beginners is to keep an open mind, have lots of patience, make sure you practice and don’t give up! Always be reliable, consistent and never forget to be humble!” Moving onwards and upwards, Michelle is excited for a future with her goal being to coach students, “To hit the salon floor fully experienced and knowledgeable. Capable and ready to service!”
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What it is: A polymer powder pigmented in an assortment of natural skin tone shades ranging from nudes and beiges to pinks.
How to use it: Used to cover the flaws in the natural nail or to elongate the nail plate for a balanced or more extreme French nail look.
How to apply it: Used with monomer to create small highly pigmented beads and applied to the prepared nail to cover flaws. Also added at the free edge to extend the look of the nail bed.
How to remove it: All polymers are disolved when soaked in acetone.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.
What it is: A polymer powder pigmented in an assortment of natural skin tone shades ranging from nudes and beiges to pinks.
How to use it: Used to cover the flaws in the natural nail or to elongate the nail plate for a balanced or more extreme French nail look.
How to apply it: Used with monomer to create small highly pigmented beads and applied to the prepared nail to cover flaws. Also added at the free edge to extend the look of the nail bed.
How to remove it: All polymers are disolved when soaked in acetone.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.
Italian nail artist, Daria Proia, moved into nails from beauty when her heart pulled her into its skill and artistry. Now a master educator and thirsty competitor, Daria demonstrates how to sculpt and craft a 3-dimensional French nail in colored gels.
Prepare the natural nails by shaping with a 240-grit file, then applying Nail Prep, Primer & Bond Base Coat.
Customize & fit the nail form. Next, extend the free edge with Lumi Nails Cover Nude on the index finger & Lumi Nails extra Clear on the middle finger.
Create the structure on the index finger using cover Nude and extend the nail bed on the middle finger with Lumi Nails Hard Cover & Cover Nude.
File the structure of the nail & the smile line using a 180-grit file.
Finish the shape & structure with Extra Shine Lumi Nails top coat. Then complete the design by adding some Swarovski crystals.
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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.
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Kim Jieun worked in the cosmetics industry for five years and in that time fell in love with nail art. She moved her career into the nail industry and has since developed hundreds of nail products including gel colors and nail art tools.
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