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03 Mar

Q & A with Oana Flutur

April 14, 2023
By Sean McWard

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Oana Flutur

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.

Q & A with Oana Flutur

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03 Mar

Master Class, Season 5

Salon Success French

March 17, 2023
By Sean McWard

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Oana Flutur

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.

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Salon Success French

The French manicure is one of the most requested manicure styles of all times as it's the most elegant, clean and versatile of all nail styles. Clients come in all types, tastes, and lifestyles, yet all have worn the French at some point. So, for the French manicure to suit any nail shape, any length and any hand, certain rules must be followed. And although it seems simple, it's actually one of the most difficult manicure styles of all to achieve. The French manicure must be perfect and if the technique is not mastered, the smallest mistake will be noticeable. This is why a master is required to work on this technique in order to create a perfect set of professional sculpted French nails.

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09 Jun

Glossary Terms

UV/LED GEL POLISH

May 3, 2023
By Sean McWard

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UV/LED GEL POLISH [UV jel-pol-is]

What it is: A chip-resistant brush-on pigmented oligomer in an opaque bottle or pot that cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use it: Developed to create long-lasting, durable nail color. Use on clients that want a chip-resistant polish for 2-3 weeks of wear. Dries immediately once cured.

How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat with each layer being cured.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or product remover to a cotton pad, gently press to the nail & wrap with a foil. Soak according to manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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PIGMENT

CUTICLE

NAIL CREAM

09 Jun

Glossary Terms

SANITIZER

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

SANITIZER [san-i-tahy-zer]

What it is: A substance used to reduce or eliminate pathogens on skin or surfaces.
How to use it: Used on client and professional before service begins. Used on surfaces and tools between clients.

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GEL PAINT

COLORED POWDER

BASALT

09 Jun

Glossary Terms

CROSS-LINKER

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

CROSS-LINKER [kraws-lingker]

What it is: A monomer that can join different polymer chains together.

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MANICURE BRUSH

CARBIDE E-FILE BITS

DUST EXTRACTION

09 Jun

Glossary Terms

CROSS-LINK

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

CROSS-LINK [kraws-lingk]

What it is: A link between two polymer chains. In artificial nails, their function is to create strong, netlike polymer structures out of weaker string-like polymer chains.

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COLOR WHEEL

OLIGOMERS

CRYSTALS

09 Jun

Glossary Terms

COLOR FADING

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

COLOR FADING [kuh-lr, fei-duhng]

What it is: AKA ombré. This nail art technique fades one color into another, and the meeting point is a combination of the two. There are no rules to define how many colors can be used.
How to use it: Used for a variety of nail art looks, notably the baby-boomer, which fades pink into a soft white tip.

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FRENCH MANICURE

UPPER ARCH

ART BRUSHES

01 Jun

Back to Basics, Season 1

French White Application

January 5, 2024
By Sebastian Campos Rosas

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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’ as she has been a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events, & competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She is the featured artist in many training videos, including hosting the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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French Tip Application

World champion, Alisha Rimando, shares competition secrets on how to customize a French tip to make the perfect smile line. French nails never go out of fashion. They are beautiful, clean & go with everything. Learn how to create a full set of French tip extensions in under one hour.

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“French tips are so easy, it makes you feel like you're cheating!”

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31 May

Back to Basics, Season 1

Nail Tip Application

December 8, 2023
By Sebastian Campos Rosas

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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’ as she has been a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events, & competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She is the featured artist in many training videos, including hosting the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Nail Tip Application

Nail tip services are widely used to extend a client's natural nail. This technique can be an easy way to learn extension services when first starting out in the salon. World champion, Alisha Rimando, shares her knowledge on how to size & apply a nail tip to the natural nail. She explains & demonstrates in detail how to blend the contact area with a hand file without damaging the natural nail. This tip application can be the base for any overlay service, such as acrylic, hard gel, or even fiberglass overlays.

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“Blending a nail tip should never damage the natural nail if done correctly.”

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24 May

Back to Basics, Season 1

Nail Form Application

December 8, 2023
By Sebastian Campos Rosas

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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’ as she has been a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events, & has competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She is the featured artist in many training videos, including hosting the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Nail Form Application

Fitting a nail form can be one of the most challenging parts of performing a sculptured nail service. Learn the proper way to customize a nail form for any finger & ensure your nail form is firm & secure to the finger, so you can create a perfect nail for any client.

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