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19
Jun
Metallic French Stiletto – Nail Blog
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Mastering Stiletto, French, and Metallic Nail Art with Alisha Rimando
Article by Alisha Rimando | Published in 2024
Nail art is an ever-evolving canvas for personal expression, and three trends are currently stealing the spotlight: stiletto nails, classic French tips, and edgy metallics. With expert guidance from world champion nail artist Alisha Rimando, you can transform these trends into stunning looks for your adventurous clients or create an over-the-top image for a poster competition.
Once reserved for haute couture, stiletto nails have become a mainstream favorite for fashion-forward individuals. These long, pointed nails exude confidence and drama, making them perfect for anyone looking to make a statement. The journey of stiletto nails from the early 2000s to today’s must-have shape reflects their growing popularity.
The French manicure is a testament to timeless beauty, blending simplicity with sophistication. For those who love to push boundaries, adding metallics offer an edgy and modern twist. From shimmering silvers to bold golds and even holographic hues, metallics can transform French nails into eye-catching works of art.
Whether you’re preparing for a photo shoot, competition, or simply want to inspire your clients, combining these trends provide a wealth of creative possibilities. Alisha Rimando’s expertise and detailed tutorial ensures you can master each technique, creating stunning nails that captivate and impress. Explore the full step-by-step directions to master this metallic French stiletto nail look on GlossaryLive.com, and take your nail art to the next level.
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18
Jun
Metallic French Stiletto
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Alisha Rimando
Nail art is an ever-evolving canvas for personal expression, and three trends are currently stealing the spotlight: stiletto nails, classic French tips, and edgy metallics. With expert guidance from world champion nail artist Alisha Rimando, you can transform these trends into one stunning look for your adventurous clients. Whether you’re preparing for a photo shoot, competition, or simply want to inspire your clients, these trends provide a wealth of creative possibilities. Explore the full step-by-step directions to master these techniques and take your nail art to the next level.
PRODUCTS USED
- Artistic Colour Gloss in #2100146 I Need Space
- #2100148 Heart Of Chrome
- #2100149 Vortex Vixen
- #03314 Artistic Striper
- #03210 Revive Cuticle Oil
- Nail Surface Cleanser
- Lint-Free Wipe
- Glossing Gel
- LED Light
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STEPS
Follow application steps for Rock Hard Extension.
Using a thin application of Heart of Chrome create a French edge, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30-seconds in LED Light, or 2 minutes in UV. Repeat.
Use your Artistic Striper & I Need Space to create line at smile line, flash cure for 10 seconds in LED light.
Use your Artistic Striper & I Need Space to create circle designs. Cure for 30-seconds in LED Light, or 2 minutes in UV.
Apply a thin coat of Heart of Chrome under the free edge. Cure for 30-seconds in LED Light, or 2 minutes in UV. Repeat.
Apply a thin coat of Glossing Gel over the entire nail & underside of nail. Cure for 30-seconds in LED Light, or 2 minutes in UV.
Use Nail Surface Cleanser & a Lint-Free Wipe to cleanse the inhibition layer of the nail.
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09
May
Lineas Finas y Perfectas
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Lineas Finas y Perfectas
Si estás teniendo problemas para crear líneas finas y consistentes con tu esmalte en gel o pintura, podría deberse a cómo cargas tu pincel. En lugar de sumergir el pincel y sacarlo, lo cual puede crear un montón de pintura, intenta agarrar la punta del pincel y pasarlo a lo largo de toda la pintura. Este método asegura que el pincel esté uniformemente cargado con pintura, evitando que se forme una bola en la punta, y así te permitirá lograr líneas precisas, limpias y nítidas con tu pincel delineador fino.
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25
Mar
What is a reverse french application?
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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.
15
Mar
Perfect Fine Lines
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Perfect Fine Lines
If you're having trouble achieving fine, consistent lines with your gel polish or paint, it might be due to how you load your brush. Instead of dipping the brush in and pulling it out, which can create a blob of paint, try grabbing the tip of your brush and streaking it all the way down the length of the paint. This method ensures that the brush is evenly loaded with paint, preventing it from balling up at one end and allowing you to achieve precise, clean, crisp lines with your fine liner brush.
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18
Feb
Love is the Point
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Kayley Cairns
Kayley Cairns is a nail artist and educator from Essex, UK. Beginning her career in 2009, Kayley has since gone on to win a host of top industry awards including Nail Professional of the Year – Professional Beauty, BABTAC Nail Technician of the Year, 4 x Scratch Stars Awards, 2 x Nailympia Art Winner of Winners trophies and Nailympia UK Top Tech alongside a host of other UK and international competition wins. Having previously been a CND educator for five years, Kayley is now a lead educator for the Hazel Dixon Nail Artist academy. Whilst having a passion for nail art, Kayley holds a strong belief in the power of education to change lives and currently focuses on her continued professional development as an educator with a mission of empowering others to achieve their goals.
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18
Feb
Raindrops in Sunshine
Raindrops in Sunshine
For a jaw-droppingly simple way to create magnificent designs, artist Eric Vega has utilized the airbrush gun to spray a color-fade across his nail canvas. Once ready, choosing a vivid, contrasting color to create an abstract design really makes this scene pop. By adding drops of clear gel and curing, this nail gives the impression that raindrops have been frozen in time. So simple, yet so exquisite.
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02
Feb
Love Is in The Air
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Love Is in The Air
Award-winning nail artist, Petra Szabo, AKA @fairynailsbypetra, has won a host of medals for her artwork and boasts the title, Nail Technician of the Year 2023 and Nail Bar Of The Year 2019. In this video, Petra presents a stunning Valentine’s design. Showcasing a series of techniques and specialist brush strokes, Petra creates skillful effects across the nail as she builds up the nail design.
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02
Feb
Michaela Salon
Michaela Salon
Residing in Marseille, Michaela Malinová has been running Michaela Salon for the past seven years. The salon serves as a tribute to her passion for nails, showcasing her competition works, trophies, medals and diplomas. With 15 years of experience in the nail industry, Michaela is not only a COD nail brand trainer and distributor for Krista Paulitti in France, but also an accomplished international competitor. Among her victories are 1st place wins at Aquarelle, Golden Hands of Bohemia 2013, Bling Nails, Czech Nail Cup 2017 and 3rd place Invent A Nail Shape, Nailympia 2023. She excels in sculpting extreme nail shapes and hand painting flat art, and for the past three years she has been a judge for the International Czech Nail Cup competition.
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29
Jan
Business Matters
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Exciting Expansion: Sweet Squared Welcomes Footlogix, Artistic, Famous Names, Belava & Footsie to its Vast Salon Pro Brand Portfolio
Article by Alex Fox | Published in 2024
From February 5, 2024, Sweet Squared, UK-based professional nail, hair and beauty distributor, is thrilled to embrace the addition of Footlogix, Artistic Nail Design, Famous Names, Belava, and Footsie to its esteemed brand portfolio. This strategic move follows Sweet Squared securing the distribution, education and support rights for these brands from its industry colleagues at Louella Belle. “Our unwavering commitment to providing best-in-class products, services, and education to professionals like yourself drives us,” enthuses Samantha Sweet. “Through this collaboration with these exceptional brands, we see an exciting opportunity to elevate the level of service we provide to salon professionals and their clients. “We extend heartfelt gratitude to Jamie and Darren Crook, alongside the entire Louella Belle family for their dedicated efforts in nurturing these brands in the UK and Ireland over the past few years. With gratitude, we receive these brands in excellent condition, and we convey our deepest love and respect to everyone at Louella Belle.”
Jamie and Darren Crook of Louella Belle, express, “It’s been a pleasure to partner with Footlogix, Artistic, Famous Names, Belava, and Footsie over the years. We are immensely proud of growing these brands and feel that now is the perfect time for our friends at Sweet Squared to take them to the next level while we focus on other new and exciting opportunities. “We’ve known Samantha and Samuel Sweet for over 20 years and the reputation they’ve built within the nail industry is second to none. We are confident that our customers will benefit from their outstanding service, product ranges and education for which Sweet Squared is so well known. “Finally, we would like to pay tribute to our late mother and founder of Louella Belle, Lisa Crook. We know that she will be looking down, excited to watch the brands continue to grow in their new home!”
Samuel and Samantha Sweet are equally excited, as Samuel states, “We are a company founded for and dedicated to the professional. We are beyond excited to start serving our patented ‘love and respect’ to the professionals devoted to these brands.”
With new opportunities on the horizon and a growing fulfilment business, the decision to entrust the brands to Sweet Squared, industry friend and competitor for over two decades, was a natural one for Jamie and Darren Crook. The team at Sweet Squared consistently seeks ways to enhance its service to professionals, and the inclusion of additional brands from Louella Belle presents an exciting chance for salons and clients to explore new and complementary systems and treatments. This acquisition also introduces Louella Belle’s professional customers to brands that Sweet Squared has already successfully embraced, creating a mutually beneficial situation – a true win-win.
22
Jan
Fashion Florals
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Fashion Florals
The one-stroke painting technique is popular with nail artists, since once mastered, it can bring a nail design to life quickly. Italian nail artist Angela Arigó blends the one-stroke technique with matte and gloss creating a stunning floral presentation onto the nail inside a captivating color palette. Get inspired by this floral design, which is bound to excite your clients in the coming spring.
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05
Jan
Touch of Tweed
Touch of Tweed
In celebration of the winter season, UK-based nail artist Dominique Sharp showcases her interpretation of the fabric tweed in a nail design style. Quick and easy nail art is created using various gel polishes with the dry brush and foil transfer techniques. This is a great design to add to your menu this season.
