NAIL ENHANCEMENT [neyl-en-hahns-muhnt]
What it is: A natural nail that is enhanced with artificial nail products to be longer, stronger and/or more beautiful.
When to use: To lengthen, strengthen, beautify or to correct a flawed natural nail.
What it is: A natural nail that is enhanced with artificial nail products to be longer, stronger and/or more beautiful.
When to use: To lengthen, strengthen, beautify or to correct a flawed natural nail.
“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’.”
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.
What it is: Veiwed down the barrel of the nail, it is the degree of the arch in the free edge or nail extension from sidewall to sidewall.
How to use it: Enhanced in artificial nail extensions to increase strength and provide a beautiful aesthetic.
How to apply it: During the curing process, a C-curve stick is inserted under the extension of the nail and held into place to create a perfect cylinder.
What it is: Used to build strength and structure during a nail wrap service such as fiberglass or silk.
How to use it: Used to build strength and structure during a nail wrap service such as fiberglass or silk.
How to apply it: Usually squeezed from a tube directly onto the nail and gently spread to thicken the nail enhancement or build the apex. Some versions are self-leveling.
How to remove it: Soak in acetone or product remover according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store it: Store in a cool dry place.