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03 May

Artist of the month, GlossaryLive Blog

Alisha Rimando | Artist of the Month

May 3, 2024
Posted by Sebastian Campos Rosas

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Alisha Rimando

A Nail Journey of Passion & Empowerment

Article by Alex Fox | Published in 2024

In 1995, Alisha Rimando embarked on a journey that would forever change the landscape of the nail industry. Starting as a nail technician in a salon, Rimando quickly discovered her passion for teaching and educating others in the art of nail enhancements. This love for sharing knowledge propelled her into the role of a global educator, competitor, and hand model for renowned World Champion, Tom Holcomb.

Under the tutelage of Holcomb, Rimando honed her skills and techniques, eventually achieving her own World Championship title in 2005 for pink & white sculptured nails. This victory marked a significant milestone in her career and solidified her reputation as a master in the field of nail styling.

In 2008, Rimando took another leap forward by contributing to the 6th edition of Milady Nail Technology. Since then, she has authored or contributed to over 10 textbooks and supplements for Cengage Learning, including Standard Cosmetology. Rimando’s dedication to education and innovation has earned her numerous accolades and honors throughout her illustrious career.

Based in New York City, Rimando’s proximity to the fashion capital enabled her to become a session artist for magazines and designers during New York Fashion Week. Her work even caught the attention of celebrities, leading to a feature in Jennifer Hudson’s ‘Spotlight’ music video. Additionally, Rimando served as the training director for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, where she trained over 360 nail techs across 31 locations in the USA.

The passing of her mentor and best friend, Tom Holcomb, in 2011, spurred Rimando to recommit herself to the professional market and resume teaching the methods of nail enhancements he had imparted to her. Over her 28+ year career, Rimando’s work has been featured in hundreds of trade publications worldwide, and she has conducted training seminars for nail students, professionals, and top educators in more than 25 countries.

Now, Rimando brings her wealth of experience and passion for the industry to GlossaryLive.com, a platform dedicated to honoring her mentor and celebrating the contributions of nail artists worldwide. Through GlossaryLive.com, Rimando continues to inspire and empower the next generation of nail stylists, fostering a community of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

Alisha Rimando’s journey through the nail industry is a testament to her unwavering dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. From humble beginnings to global recognition, Rimando’s story serves as an inspiration to aspiring nail stylists everywhere. As she relentlessly expands the horizons of creativity and innovation, Rimando cements her legacy as a trailblazer in the realm of nail artistry.

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What is a reverse french application?

March 25, 2024
Posted by Sebastian Campos Rosas

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What is a reverse french application?

Perfect French Nails: White to Pink Transition

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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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08 Dec

Season 9, Social Stars

Anastasiia Morozova

January 5, 2024
Posted by Sean McWard

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Anastasiia Morozova

Champion nail tech and artist, Anastasiia Morozova has travelled the world extensively learning and more recently teaching nail skills. Currently unable to travel from her home in Ukraine, Anastasiia is developing her online education offering and has become a much sought-after content creator for all manner of clients. With over 130K followers, a huge trophy cabinet from global nail competitions, front cover editorials and a wealth of nail art tutorials, Anastasiia boasts a library of viral nail videos with one reaching a whopping 23M views alone. Here, Anastasiia shares her expert ideas to getting your content seen.

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GlossaryLive Social Stars Tammy Koszlowski

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Don’t Smash The Bead

What is a Life Coach & Why Do We Need One?

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Trieu Nails London

30 Oct

Artist of the month, GlossaryLive Blog

Dafne Fernández | Artist of the Month

October 30, 2023
Posted by Sebastian Campos Rosas

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Dafne Fernández

Learn more about the person behind Nailympia Mexico, who's making a global footprint for nail mastery from her nail academy in Mexico City.

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Article by Alex Fox | Published in 2023

Working as a nail professional since 2009, Dafne Fernández, known for both her nail sculpture, structure and art skills, is the founder and owner of Stanzy Nails & Beauty, Botica Puré, Mano Santa Nail Art and the director of the Stanzy Academy in Mexico City. Dafne became globally renowned after taking the role of global educator for Artistic Nail Design from 2012-2018. A champion tech, Dafne has won accolades in Orlando, Vegas, Pasadena and at the first Nailympia Canada in 2019. Dafne is an international judge, who has educated in Japan, the USA, China, Turkey, The Netherlands, the UK, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Greece. She’s also the host of Nailympia Mexico and the forthcoming Nailympia Brazil.

“I wanted to host Nailympia in my region because I believe that competitions are necessary in order to build and grow as a nail professional. This activity sets high standards and challenges that a competitor must work through in order to participate. As each element of competition tests the nail tech, abilities are realised and then stretched, skills and creativity are raised and the nail professional finds their purpose as success is enjoyed.”

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Finish Filing

November 6, 2023
Posted by Sean McWard

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Finish Filing

Creating a seal on the natural nail can help avoid polish chipping and peeling off the layers of the nail plate. Let Alisha Rimando explain how this can be easily done with each manicure service, for a perfect finish every time.

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Customizing Forms

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Why the Pinch?

French White Application

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Nail Form Application

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Creating Soft Light

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Michaela Salon

15 Sep

Season 8, XXtreme Nail Art

Gothic Almond

November 10, 2023
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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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Butterfly Beauty

Russian Almond: Theory & Practice

Meet the Winner of NTNA Season 7

David Fowler

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Sugared Poppy

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Q&A with Lisa Boone

19 May

Pro Tips, Season 6

Sculpting Perfect Structure

June 2, 2023
Posted by Sean McWard

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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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No Bubbles in the Pink

Filing Side Straight

Holding Your Nippers

Q&A with Dafne Fernandez

Gelish Cover Tips

Nail Tip Application

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Mini Monsters

Sweet Embellishment

Golden Bouquet

26 Apr

Season 6, XXtreme Nail Art

Design French Stiletto

May 26, 2023
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Design French Stiletto

Oana Flutur of Galati, Romania began training in nails in 2006, by 2008 it had become her career. Founder of the Oana Flutur Nail Artist Academy & owner of Salon Champion Galati salon, Oana has invented 12 different extreme nail shapes, of which she has registered full author rights. Oana is a nail consultant for brands around the world, is a mentor, much decorated champion tech, international educator and judge. Oana showcases the steps to creating an extreme stiletto nail with inlaid layered French design created in white builder gel.

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Character Cartoon

Pink Paisley Nail Art

Nailphilia – The First Nail Art Exhibition – 10 Years On

HD One by Hazel Dixon Nails

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Metallic French Stiletto

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Raindrops in Sunshine

Need Nail Friends?

27 Jan

Pro Tips, Season 10

Electric File

March 14, 2024
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Electric File

Lifting problems can be caused by product touching the skin or applied too thick at the cuticle area. Learn how to battle and solve this problem with Dafne Fernandez, who explains how the electric file can help.

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Removing Product Faster

Competition Score Sheets

GlossaryLive Pro Tips Max Estrada Full Coverage Tips

Why Full Coverage Tips

Gelish Cover Tips

Defining Split Complementary

HD One by Hazel Dixon Nails

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Dafne Fernandez

Recognizing the Saboteur Inside Your Head

Acrylic Paint Palette

Green Argyle

Cleanse & Revitalize your Energy

Cleaning an Airbrushing Gun

The Mexico Nail Shape

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Raised Blossom

06 Jan

Back to Basics, Season 4

Manicure Massage & Polish

February 3, 2023
Posted by Sean McWard

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Manicure Massage & Polish

A basic manicure should always include massage and a perfect polish. Learn what techniques can make a quick massage feel long yet relaxing and the tools, which Alisha Rimando uses when creating a perfect polish on her clients in the second episode of this 2-part series on basic manicuring.

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Pedicure Massage & Polish

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“Perfectly polished nails starts with a perfectly polished base coat.”

Meet the Winner of NTNA Season 7

Scarlett Senter

Perfecting the Sidegroove

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Emerald Agate

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06 Jan

Back to Basics, Season 4

Basic Pedicure

February 21, 2023
Posted by Sean McWard

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Basic Pedicure

There's nothing basic about pedicuring. There are many meticulous ways to care for the feet, but the environment, comfort and relaxation are all key to a perfect pedicure. Join Alisha Rimando as she walks through a basic pedicure procedcure step by step and shares her tips on foot and cuticle care, as well as creating the most relaxing and comfortable massage for your guest in this first episode of a 2-part series on basic pedicuring.

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Manicure Massage & Polish

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“Perfectly polished nails starts with a perfectly polished base coat.”

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Back to Basics Nail Education Video on how to prepare the natural nail for artificial nail enhancements

Preparing The Natural Nail

Russian Almond: File to Finish

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Nail Artist & Educator

Met Gala: Nina Ricci circa 1958

Ismael Camero

06 Jan

Back to Basics, Season 4

Basic Manicure

January 20, 2023
Posted by Sean McWard

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Basic Manicure

For clients wanting nail enhancements a dry manicure is in order, but for a relaxing nail service, a basic water manicure can be anything but basic. There are lots of steps to remember and a few techniques that you may not even know that can help you achieve a beautiful finish. Join Alisha Rimando as she takes you step by step through a water manicure procedure and learn the tips and tricks she's honed throughout her almost 30-year career. Watch her 'shampooing the cuticle' technique and discover other secrets to beauitfying natural nails in part 1 of this 2-part series.

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Alisha Rimando

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