GlossaryLive Pro Tips Lineas Finas y Perfectas Michelle Soto
09 May
Pro Tips, Season 11

Lineas Finas y Perfectas

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.

UP NEXT ON PRO TIPS

View all Pro Tips videos

RELATED VIDEOS

French White Application

Gelish Cover Tips

Nailphilia – The First Nail Art Exhibition – 10 Years On

MORE TO EXPLORE

GlossaryLive Met Gala: Charles Frederick Worth circa 1887 Aigul Fritzke

Met Gala: Charles Frederick Worth circa 1887

GlossaryLive Tag That Trend Milena Mingozzi The Witch

The Witch

GlossaryLive Freestyle Nail Art Dominique Sharpe Touch of Tweed

Touch of Tweed

GlossaryLive XXTreme Nail Art Katy Pottle Balletcore
12 Apr
Season 11, XXtreme Nail Art

Balletcore

Balletcore

Katy Pottle is a seasoned nail artist with over 21 years of experience in the beauty industry. Throughout her career, Katy has navigated through various roles, from working in prestigious salons to owning her own. However, Katy's true passion lies in nail art. In 2015, she discovered the mesmerizing glitter range offered by Magpie Beauty, sparking a newfound obsession with sparkle and color. Since then, Katy has become known for her vibrant and glamorous nail designs.

For Katy P, nail art is not just a job; it's her therapy, her passion, and her creative outlet. She spends hours dreaming up intricate designs and experimenting with different techniques, always pushing the boundaries of her creativity. In a remarkable achievement, Katy participated in her first-ever competition, the World Star Nail Artist 2023, and emerged victorious, solidifying her reputation as a nail art virtuoso.

UP NEXT ON XXTREME NAIL ART

View all Xxtreme Nail Art videos

RELATED VIDEOS

Nailphilia – The First Nail Art Exhibition – 10 Years On

Abstract Chrome

Giselle Caballero

MORE TO EXPLORE

Sugared Poppy

Glossryive Back To Basics One Color Nail Enhancement Alisha Rimando

One Color Nail Maintenance

GlossaryLive Master Class Angela Wilden Q&A

Q&A with Angela Wilden

GlossaryLive Salon Stopover Dafne Fernandez Stanzy Nail Academy
05 Apr
Salon Stopover, Season 11

Stanzy Nail Academy (Español)

Stanzy Academy

Trabajando como profesional de las uñas desde 2009, Dafne Fernández, conocida por sus habilidades en escultura, estructura y arte de las uñas, es la fundadora y propietaria de Stanzy Nails & Beauty, Botica Puré, Mano Santa Nail Art y la directora de la Academia Stanzy en la Ciudad de México. Dafne se hizo mundialmente famosa después de asumir el papel de educadora global para Artistic Nail Design de 2012 a 2018. Como técnica campeona, Dafne ha ganado reconocimientos en Orlando, Las Vegas, Pasadena y en la primera Nailympia Canadá en 2019. Dafne es una jueza internacional, que ha educado en Japón, Estados Unidos, China, Turquía, Países Bajos, Reino Unido, Rusia, Bélgica, Brasil, Chile, Nueva Zelanda, Australia y Grecia. También es la presentadora de Nailympia México.

Want to see your salon featured in an episode of Salon Stopover? We are looking for fabulous salons & unique services to showcase from around the globe. Contact us for details.

RELATED VIDEOS

Perfecting the Sidegroove

Nail Tip Application

Image of Two Woman Smiling

Tap into the Wise & Powerful Part of You

MORE TO EXPLORE

Justine Cassanogives a tour of her new salon space on the island of Malta, while sharing her family ties to nails & her inspiration.

Beauty Inc. by Sue, Malta

GlossaryLive Met Gala: Charles Frederick Worth circa 1889 Aigul Fritz

Met Gala: Charles Frederick Worth circa 1889

GlossaryLive Freestyle Nail Art Dominique Sharpe Touch of Tweed

Touch of Tweed

GlossaryLive Salon Stopover Dafne Fernandez Stanzy Nail Academy
05 Apr
Salon Stopover, Season 11

Stanzy Nail Academy

Stanzy Academy

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.

Want to see your salon featured in an episode of Salon Stopover? We are looking for fabulous salons & unique services to showcase from around the globe. Contact us for details.

RELATED VIDEOS

Loading the Polish Brush

Embracing Life One Nail at a Time…

Nailphilia – The First Nail Art Exhibition – 10 Years On

MORE TO EXPLORE

Metallic Sweater

GlossaryLive Freestyle Nail Art Dominique Sharpe Touch of Tweed

Touch of Tweed

GlossaryLive Pro Tips Lineas Finas y Perfectas Michelle Soto

Lineas Finas y Perfectas

15 Mar
Master Class, Season 11

Making Nail Gems – Q&A with Alex Fox

master class

Kirsty Meakin

Kirsty Meakin is one of the most renowned nail artists in the world today. With over 100 nail accolades, including Social Media Star of the Year 2021, Nail Artist of the Year 2012 and UK Nail Professional of the Year 2010, Kirsty has also been nominated for Nail Artist of the Year at the American Influencer Awards 2019.

Kirsty has been honing her nail skills for over 20 years after uncovering her creative powers at a Youth Training Scheme. The advancement of nail products has allowed Kirsty to explore her ability and passion for nail art and she is vastly recognised for her freehand and 3D nail art skills.

Kirsty’s innovative creations have been exhibited at the V & A museum art gallery in London after Kirsty was commissioned to do a nail art piece for the “power of making” exhibition. Kirsty is passionate about educating nail technicians and provides a wide range of courses for qualified technicians to push their skills further to be the best they can be. Kirsty has a busy and vibrant Youtube channel, which allows her to teach and inspire worldwide with no constraints. She has simultaneously expanded the Kirsty Meakin Brand to include a clothing line, gel polish system, and a host of professional accessories and products.

Q&A with Alex Fox

Let's talk DIY nail gems and much more besides as Alex Fox quizzes Kirsty on her nail industry adventure. If you have any questions you'd like to ask Kirsty, just message them over to Alex at Glossarylive.com or DM @glossary_live and she'll deliover them during the Facebook Live on March 11 at 11 GMT. Feel free to join the conversation.

UP NEXT

View all Master Class videos

Do you have questions for the artist? GlossaryLive will present a LIVE interview with this artist. Email your questions to be featured during the Q&A session.

RELATED VIDEOS

French White Application

Recognizing the Saboteur Inside Your Head

Red Nails on Nail Art

Sarah Petersen

MORE TO EXPLORE

GlossaryLive Pro Tips Lineas Finas y Perfectas Michelle Soto

Lineas Finas y Perfectas

GlossaryLive Met Gala: Christian Dior circa 1949 Aigul Fritzke

Met Gala: Christian Dior circa 1949

Nail Tip Application

GlossaryLive Pro Tips Michelle Soto Perfect Fine Lines
15 Mar
Pro Tips, Season 11

Perfect Fine Lines

UPGRADE TO PREMIUM TO WATCH THIS VIDEO

Upgrade your account to access this Premium
video and so much more educational content.

SUBSCRIBE

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.

UP NEXT ON PRO TIPS

View all Pro Tips videos

RELATED VIDEOS

Pink Paisley Nail Art

Don’t Smash The Bead

Acrylic Paint Palette

MORE TO EXPLORE

GlossaryLive Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Confetti & Bling

Confetti & Bling

Pairing Cocktails

GlossaryLive Met Gala: Charles Frederick Worth circa 1887 Aigul Fritzke

Met Gala: Charles Frederick Worth circa 1887

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom
08 Mar
Season 11, Tag That Trend

Raised Blossom

tag that trend

Alisha Rimando

In 1995, Alisha Rimando began her journey in the nail industry, quickly transitioning to become an educator. Inspired by World Champion Tom Holcomb, she traveled the world as an educator, competitor, and hand model, eventually earning her own World Championship title in 2005. Moving to New York in 2008, she contributed to the 6th edition of Milady Nail Technology and authored numerous textbooks. Alisha also worked as a session artist for magazines and designers at NY Fashion Week. She spent three years as Training Director at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas before returning to teaching following Holcomb’s passing in 2011. With over 25 years of experience, she now shares her expertise through GlossaryLive, a project honoring her mentor and celebrating nail artists worldwid

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom

PRODUCTS USED

  • Bonding Gel
  • Iris You Were Mine
  • You Grow Girl!
  • Rock Hard L&P
  • #10 Oval L&P Brush
  • Artistic Striping Brush
  • Artistic sani tongs
  • Glossing Gel,
  • Nail Surface Cleanser
  • Foil
  • Revive Cuticle Oil
  • lint-free wipes
  • LED Cure BOX
  • LED lamp
UPGRADE TO PREMIUM TO DOWNLOAD THIS WORKBOOK

Upgrade your account to access this Premium
workbook and so much more educational content.

SUBSCRIBE

STEPS

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 1

Apply Bonding Gel, then cure in the LED Cure BOX for 5-seconds.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 2

Apply Iris You Were Mine then, cure in the LED Cure Box for 30-seconds. Repeat for second coat.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 3

Apply Glossing Gel then cure in the LED CURE BOX for 30-seconds. Cleanse with Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 4

Apply a small bead of Artistic Rock Hard L&P in Artistic White using a # 10 Oval L&P Brush to the nail surface & shape into a flower petal. Repeat for two additional petals.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 5

Apply You Grow Girl! using the Artistic Striping Brush on each petal, working your way from the inside of the flower out. Then cure in the LED CURE BOX for 30-seconds.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 6

Apply a drop of Bonding Gel to the center of the flower & use Artistic sani tongs to apply pearls & crystals to create the center piece. Then cure in the LED CURE BOX for 5-seconds.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 7

Cleanse with Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe.

GlossarlyLIve Tag That Trend Alisha Rimando Raised Blossom Step 8

Finish with Revive Cuticle Oil.

Want to see your nail art featured on Tag That Trend? Our team is excited to see your work and get you published. Contact us for details.

RELATED VIDEOS

David Fowler

Perfecting the Sidegroove

Foam Texture

MORE TO EXPLORE

Michelle Soto

GlossaryLive Freestyle Nail Art Golden Bouquet Michele Ferrari

Golden Bouquet

Magnetic Glitz & Glam

29 Feb
Freestyle Nail Art, Season 11

Emerald Agate

UPGRADE TO A MONTHLY OR YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION TO DOWNLOAD THIS WORKBOOK

SUBSCRIBE

Emerald Agate

The marbling technique produces stunning nail looks, especially when complemented with gold foil flakes for added elegance. Using simple brush strokes with an ombré brush, the design appears intricate yet effortless to create.

RELATED VIDEOS

Russian Almond: Theory & Practice

Loading the Polish Brush

Inside the Julie K Nail Artelier

MORE TO EXPLORE

GlossaryLive Salon Stopover Nail Techniques Salon

Nail Techniques Salon

GlossaryLive Pro Tips Need Nail Friends?

Need Nail Friends?

GlossaryLive Social Stars Ismael Camero

Ismael Camero

29 Feb
GlossaryLive Blog, Style Files

Saweetie Reveals Gemstone-Adorned Nails with Chanel Chic

STYLE FILES

Saweetie's Parisian Glam: Gemstone Nails and Chanel Elegance

Saweetie Stuns in Paris: Rapper Reveals Gemstone-Adorned Nails with Chanel Chic

Article by Alex Fox | Published in 2024

Saweetie dazzles in Paris with her latest nail art, featuring nude-pink polish and gemstones, perfectly paired with Chanel accessories. Her fusion of hip-hop glamour and high-fashion elegance once again turns heads in the City of Lights. Known for her bold nail designs, Saweetie’s latest creation showcases her unique style, blending sophistication with edginess. With her arrival in Paris, she continues to set trends and make a statement in the world of fashion. Saweetie’s style fusion seamlessly merges hip-hop allure with haute couture sophistication.

@saweetie

@saweetie

@saweetie

The rapper, renowned for her extravagant and attention-grabbing nail designs, harmonized refinement with boldness, making a definitive style statement. Accessorizing with a cream-hued Chanel handbag, Saweetie successfully blends luxury fashion with her unique personal style. Her adeptness at pairing high-end fashion pieces with daring nail art, positions Saweetie as a trendsetter in both music and fashion circles.Saweetie’s nails transcend mere aesthetics; they epitomize her identity as we see throughout her career, she’s explored various nail lengths, shapes, styles and designs yet has consistently favored strikingly long, stiletto-shaped nails.

@saweetie

@saweetie

@saweetie

As Saweetie continues to explore and express her distinctive style through her nails and fashion choices, her influence transcends the realm of music, solidifying her status as a fashion icon.

Back to blog
GlossaryLive Freestyle Nail Art Raindrops of Sunshine Eric Vega
18 Feb
Freestyle Nail Art, Season 2

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.

UP NEXT ON FREE STYLE NAIL ART

View all Free Style Nail Art videos

RELATED VIDEOS

Russian Almond: File to Finish

Q&A with Dafne Fernandez

Image of Two Woman Smiling

The Magnificence of Gratitude

MORE TO EXPLORE

GlossaryLive Pro Tips Lineas Finas y Perfectas Michelle Soto

Lineas Finas y Perfectas

Stone Texture Nail Art Effect

Pairing Cocktails