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05
Jan
Back-Fill
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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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Back-Fill
Since back-fills are one of the most performed services in the salon, John Hauk provides a clear and straightforward tour of the process. John performs the procedure on a client with 3-5 weeks of growth on an acrylic (liquid & powder) sculptured nail. Guiding through the steps of carefully filing away the existing product to prepare the nail for a new application. This lesson help strengthen your skill and understanding of the service and provide tips and tricks from an industry veteran will 30 years of salon experience.
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05
Jan
Rebalance
master class
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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Rebalance
The tip & overlay service has reached its 3-5-week milestone, and at this point the growth is noticeable enough to see through the nail, revealing the natural nail in the space between the pink application and the white tip. In this demonstration, John Hauk showcases the meticulous process of removing and refining the nail using an efile. This technique enables the artit to create a fresh smile line. This service offers the advantage of renewing the nails without the need for complete product removal or the application of a new nail tip.
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08
Dec
Biodegradable Nail Tips
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Biodegradable Nail Tips
UK Nail Enthusiast launches Biodegradable & Compostable Nail Tips into the Nail Industry
Article by Alex Fox | Published in 2023
Claws by Tiger Taylor is the world’s first biodegradable and sustainable answer to the global artificial/ plastic press-on nail industry. Born out of lockdown nail enthusiast, Tiger Taylor, realised the need for an eco-friendly and easy-to-use alternative to acrylic plastic nails. A mission-driven beauty business looking to change the way people think about nails, Claws, by Tiger Taylor, nail products aim to change the perception of ‘fake’ and acrylic nails by providing a product that is both fashion considered and sustainable.
This elevated nail kit is the world’s first recyclable, biodegradable, compostable and sustainable way to enjoy nail transformation. Both the nails and case are made from biodegradable plastic. The case is both durable and reusable, but when composted in the right conditions, it’s eventually biodegradable. The Claws nails are made from oxybiodegradable plastic, also known as OBP, which contains an antioxidant and pro-oxidant additive that acts as an accelerator in the degradation process. The material is totally biodegradable and can be safely consumed by microorganisms in the soil, thus being transformed into carbon, water and humus. So, instead of the 400 years it takes for regular plastic nail tips to dissolve, the degradation process of this product is approximately 2-3years, in the right conditions. By purchasing a set of Claws by Tiger Taylor, you are helping to change the market by using this innovative and sustainable solution to nail beauty. For nail professionals, at last there is an alternative for press-on nails, for color pops, for editorial and session shoots and the masses of nail tips used at fashion weeks.
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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.
18
Aug
Scoring Files
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Scoring Files
Have you ever cut a client while filing with a new hand file? Alisha Rimando shows you an easy remedy to dull edges before use that will soften the hard, sharp edges that are created when coming off the production line.
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10
Jul
MASQUE
MASQUE [mahsk]
What it is: AKA masque; concentrated treatment product used in manicures and pedicures. Composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and other beneficial ingredients, which combine to cleanse, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.
How to use: Used as a luxury upgrade element to any manicure or pedicure service.
How to apply: Decant a single serving and apply to the skin with a spatula or masque brush. Often covered with thin plastic and warm towels to harness heat from the body and allow the skin’s pores to open and receive the efficacy of the ingredients.
How to remove: Rinse off with warm water or wipe away with hot, wet towels.
How to store: Store with lids closed tightly in a cool dark place.
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10
Jul
MASK
MASK [mask]
What it is: AKA masque; concentrated treatment product used in manicures and pedicures. Composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and other beneficial ingredients, which combine to cleanse, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.
How to use: Used as a luxury upgrade element to any manicure or pedicure service.
How to apply: Decant a single serving and apply to the skin with a spatula or masque brush. Often covered with thin plastic and warm towels to harness heat from the body and allow the skin’s pores to open and receive the efficacy of the ingredients.
How to remove: Rinse off with warm water or wipe away with hot, wet towels.
How to store: Store with lids closed tightly in a cool dark place.
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23
Jun
My Gel is Dull!
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My Gel is Dull!
Do you notice that your gel nails dull after you've applied nail oil at the end of a service? There's a simple solution to this issue, watch Max Estrada as he demonstrates how to easily bring your gel nails to a high shine every time.
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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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28
Apr
Q&A with Giselle Caballero
master class
Giselle Caballero
This series will help you elevate your nail game for effective and efficient salon services, from ensuring a proper foundation to increasing your speed, revenue and value when creating salon shapes and designs that are sure to impress your clients and give you a stress-free creative environment.
Q&A with Giselle Caballero
Join Alex Fox & Giselle Caballero for a Live Q&A on the GlossaryLive Facebook page at 10am (PST) & 6pm (UK) on Monday 12 June 2023. If you want to join the conversation and connect with Giselle in person, then join using this Zoom link ID: 836 1832 4641 Passcode: 746990
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28
Apr
Next Level Nail Art
master class
Giselle Caballero
This series will help you elevate your nail game for effective and efficient salon services, from ensuring a proper foundation to increasing your speed, revenue and value when creating salon shapes and designs that are sure to impress your clients and give you a stress-free creative environment.
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Next Level Nail Art
Maximizing your time during a nail appointment while creating exciting designs can be challenging if you're not prepared. Giselle Caballero recommends planning ahead to help guide your nail art structure and pricing plan in order to produce unique and dynamic sets of nails, with some incorporating mixed media to increase revenue and boost your business. If thinking of new art and exciting nail art designs can be stressful at times, let Giselle Caballero showcase her effective and stunning art ideas for your salon clientele.
"Choose the ombré method you like best, and do it!"
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28
Apr
Ombré Artistry
master class
Giselle Caballero
This series will help you elevate your nail game for effective and efficient salon services, from ensuring a proper foundation to increasing your speed, revenue and value when creating salon shapes and designs that are sure to impress your clients and give you a stress-free creative environment.
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Ombré Artistry
The ombré French, also known as the baby boomber nail or French fade, is a stylish nail design where the white tip blends into the back of the nail and merges into the pink. Creating this design is quite straightforward when working with liquid & powder beads, however it can be tricky when using the UV gel system. Fortunately there are two ways to solve this situation. In this Master Class, Giselle shares both her sponging and airbrushing techniques for the creation of a bouncing baby boomer nail.
"Choose the ombré method you like best, and do it!"
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