AENHANCEMENT [en-hahns-muhnt]
What it is: Refers to a fingernail that has had an artificial overlay or product providing additional strength applied to the natural nail.
Why it is: Used to beautify, lengthen or strengthen the nail.
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Mar
What is a reverse french application?
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What is a reverse french application?
Perfect French Nails: White to Pink Transition
Article by Alisha Rimando | Published in 2023
Most French enhancement techniques teach the tech to apply white at the free-edge and create the smile line. Then the pink is added to the nail plate and the two are connected. In a reverse application, you add the pink to the nail bed and create a reverse smile line. Some let this dry and file it clean and smooth before adding a form and the white extension. The benefit to this technique is being able to push the white directly against the pink to create a clean line. This technique was originally created for applying cover pink powders. It can also be beneficial when sculpting gel.
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Jan
Tip Overlay
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John Hauk
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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Tip Overlay
John Hauk demonstrates the steps to creating a traditional pink & white nail using the liquid & powder acrylic system. With clear & pink powders and French white nail tips, the tip & overlay technique of enhancement shines. John preps the nail plate with a 180-grit buffer and sizes the nail tip for a perfect, snug fit. Application of the clear bead onto the free edge, followed by the pink bead for the nail plate is showcased, with tips for creating that perfect c-curve and filing hints and tips for creating a perfect salon enhancement.
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26
Dec
Metallic Sweater
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Alisha Rimando
Global educator, champion nail artist and session stylist, Alisha Rimando shares a quick, yet stylish design that takes just minutes to create for maximum effect when creating party-themed, seasonal nails.
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26
Dec
Magnetic Glitz & Glam
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Magnetic Glitz & Glam
There's a wealth of fun a nail artist can have when using magnetic chrome polish with a magnetic wand, as you watch the design move across the nail. By curing between layers, the design builds up to create a holographic design, literally in seconds. In this design, Eric Vega rubs chome powder onto the nail to create added sparkle, rhinestones are placed for a real sense of glitz and glam, before chrome powder is used on raised gel to elevate the nail ready for the red carpet.
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15
Dec
Stop Polymer Contamination
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Stop Polymer Contamination
Most techs use an average of 5-10 products per service performed and depending on the nail art applied it could be many more. With the time constraints, it's easy to leave lids open, or off and expensive nail products become contaminated. Be reminded of saving your precious products with this tip from Alisha Rimando.
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15
Sep
Why the Pinch?
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Why the Pinch?
Sculptured nails and even nail tip with overlays need an extra step while curing to create the perfect c-curve and a more elongated look. Let Alisha Rimando explain the reasons behind ``pinching`` the nail and what exactly it does to the nail.
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15
Sep
Juicy Melon
Juicy Melon
Multi-champion nail artist from Ukraine, Anastasiia Morozova, shares her refreshing and bright melon design that features a gel effect giving the illusion of the melon's juice sliding off the nail.
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15
Sep
Neon Confetti
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15
Sep
Gothic Almond
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Gothic Almond
Starting out as a nail tech in 2012, in her home country of Romania, Andreea moved to London in 2013 and realized her job was in fact her passion.
“I discovered nail competitions in 2014 and have since won multiple national and international titles. My biggest achievement was winning the Top UK Tech Division 3 trophy at Nailympia London 2022, but it won’t stop there. I hope one day to win a Global Cup and get to judge nail competitions around the world.
“During my 10 years in the nail industry, I’ve trained with multiple nail educators, as I believe personal development is extremely important to my career path. I’ve always wanted to run my own salon and academy, and I’m happy to announce this dream came true in September 2022, when I opened Andreea Nails Salon & Academy in central London. I believe you can do anything you set your mind on, but one thing is for certain, ‘dreams do come true if you work hard for them’.”
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05
Aug
Bubbles in Tips
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Bubbles in Tips
When applying full-cover soft tips, do you get bubbles in your gel? If so, Let Thao Do solve this in a flash, with a quick and simple application technique.
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19
May
Sculpting Perfect Structure
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Sculpting Perfect Structure
Working towards a no-filing technique of sculpting, Ioana Cristescu shares her method of creating structure to the nail uses less nail product. Less hard gel and less liquid and powder results in less files being used and less time in the salon.
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09
May
COVER PINK POWDER
COVER PINK POWDER [kuhv-er pingk pou-der]
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.
