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.
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15
Sep
Why the Pinch?
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
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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.
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08
May
CAMOUFLAGE POWDER
CAMOUFLAGE POWDER [kam-uh-flahzh, 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.
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08
May
C-CURVE
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C-CURVE [cee-kurv]
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.
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08
May
BUILDING RESIN
BUINLDING GEL [BILL-ding REZ-in]
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.
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28
Apr
Skinny Nails
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Skinny Nails
When you build, file and finally buff your beautiful nail enhancements they are thin and perfect. Then, when you start to polish and create your designs they often look a little bulky? Max Estrada has a super solution to helping your nails look skinny and slim even after layers of gel polishes are applied.
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28
Apr
Nylon or Fluffy
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Nylon or Fluffy
Do you prefer to use a firm or fluffy brush to clean away debris from the nail? Alisha Rimando explains why a simple plastic manicure brush is the smarter choice over the other.
