GlossaryLive Master Class John Hauk Back-fill
05 Jan
Master Class, Season 10

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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GlossaryLive Master Class John Hauk Rebalance
05 Jan
Master Class, Season 10

Rebalance

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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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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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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Buffing
08 May
Glossary Terms

BUFFING

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Buffing

BUFFING [buhf-ing]

What it is: The action of gently removing the natural nail shine in readiness for product application, smoothing an artificial nail surface or creating a high shine by using multiple grits of abrasives.
How to use it: Used to remove superficial staining on the natural nail, to produce a high shine, or create a better bond between the nail and enhancement products.

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ABRASIVE [ah-BRAY-siv]

What it is: A term used to a identify any nail file or buffer. Its abrasiveness is determined by its grit.
How to use it: Use nail abrasives to shorten, shape or smooth natural nails and nail enhancements.
How to store it: In a covered or sealed container.
How to disinfect: Abrasives made from paper or sand cannot be disinfected and therefore can only be used on one client. Abrasives made of plastic or metal can be disinfected by a spray sanitizer or immersed in antiseptic. Check the manufacturer’s directions for proper sanitation techniques

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