GlossaryLive Master Class John Hauk Back-fill

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

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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No Bubbles in the Pink

No Bubbles in the Pink

When you create French overlays with liquid and powder do you get bubbles in the pink right along the smile line? Learn tips to get the bubbles out during application so you can have perfectly clear acrylic nails every time. Learn this and other competition nail secrets and salon tips from world champion nail technician Emese Koppanyi.

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PARAFFIN

PARAFFIN [par-uh-fin]

What it is: A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities) to hold moisture in the skin and make it supple. It is know as a paraffin wax treatment in the salon.
How to use it: Classed as a luxury treatment on the salon menu, when used in a manicure or pedicure it will soften, moisturize and cleanse the skin. It helps to open the skin’s pores and allow dead skin cells to be easily removed. It is applied warm and then covered in cling film and mitts or booties. The heat helps the paraffin wax to open up the pores, then any added nutrients are able to move into the epidermis.

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DISINFECTANT

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Disinfectant

DISINFECTANT [dis-in-fek-tuhnt]

What it is: Any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy and/or inhibit the growth of most pathogens.
How to use it: Used on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.
How to store it: In a cool, dry place away from heat and light.

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Dappen dishes for nails

DAPPEN DISH

Dappen dishes for nails

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Artistic Rock Hard L&P Dappen Dish

Ceramic dish with a heavy base and a cork top

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DAPPEN DISH [DAP-en DISH]

What it is: A small glass or plastic container with a lid, that holds a minimal amount of monomer liquid for one service use when sculpting or creating an overlay using the liquid & powder artificial nail system.
How to store it: Take any leftover monomer and create a small bead. Wipe this into a lint-free wipe and then use a fresh lint-free wipe to clean the dish. Discard the lint-free wipes according to your local hazardous waste disposal rules & regulations.

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