Making Nail Gems – Decorate the Nail

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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.

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Making Nail Gems - Decorate the Nail

Decorating your nails with the stunning gems you've created is where the real fun begins. With a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes at your disposal, the possibilities are endless. Kirsty gives examples of how she brings these gems to life on the nail considering different placement options for the gems to create intricate designs, patterns and clusters.

Experiment with mixing and matching different colors and sizes of gems to create a truly unique and eye-catching manicure. Whether going for a bold and dramatic look or something more subtle and understated, anything is possible now you have a wealth of homemade crystal at your disposal.

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Making Nail Gems – Experiment

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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.

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Making Nail Gems - Experiment

Prepare to delve into the art of creating mesmerizing nail gems with a range of innovative techniques designed and devised by Kirsty Meakin. From classic glossy top coats to vibrant colors and captivating chromes, join us on a journey of creativity and experimentation in the world of nail artistry.

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Making Nail Gems – Create, Fill & File

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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.

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Making Nail Gems - Create, Fill & File

Kirsy Meakin takes nail art to a new and exciting level In this guide to creating your own nail gems. Create your own stunning nail crystals at your nail desk in any size and style using this clever technique devised by Kirsty. Follow as Kirsty takes you through each step of the process, from preparing the base to molding the crystals and perfecting the final result. Get ready to unleash your creativity and elevate your nail game with these homemade gems.

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Emerald Agate

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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.

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Where Innovation Begins

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Where Innovation Begins

Innovation and motivation can be hard to find when sitting at a desk. Alex Fox gives nail technicians advice on why it's important to get out of the salon and get involved. She provides insight into events happening around the world where you can join, spectate and fill up on new nail knowledge you won't find at home.

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GlossaryLive Social Stars Courtney Cantwell

Courtney Cantwell

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Courtney Cantwell

With over 120,000 followers on Instagram alone, Courtney Cantwell is a true social star. Her nails are infamously stilleto while her nail designs are intricate and one-of-a-kind. With over 25 years in the nail industry, this California based nail artist has established her style, perfected her craft and now shares her secrets to creating a ``confident post`` for GlossaryLive viewers. Watch and learn what inspired this veteran tech to step out of her comfort zone and switch her focus to social media and teaching her unique techniques to nail artists around the globe.

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Finger Fashion Factoid

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Ombré nails are a stunning way to express your style and creativity.

Article by Alisha Rimando | Published in 2023

An ombré design is when one color fades into another and the meeting point creates a seamless blend of the two. Ombré is from the French word meaning ‘shaded’ or ‘shading’. It is a degradation of colors from dark to light or light to dark. This technique can be used with any nail art medium. Nail artists previously called this technique a ‘color fade’ or ‘color graduation’ in the 1990’s. The term ombre’ was coined in 2010 when hairdressers set the trend fading hair from dark to light.

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Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest

This zen-inspired nail design is easier than it looks. Using the one-stroke technique, demonstrated by Chio Ag of Mexico City, you will realize the quick potential of this bamboo design. Use as the main look of your nail style or recreate these stalks for a background effect. Either way, this bamboo forest design will teach you a new way of using one-stroke art techniques.

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Social Media Influencer, Nail Artist & Educator

Alison Martinez, AKA Alison Nicole, who has been a licensed cosmetologist in Merced, California for the last 15 years, sports a passion and power for nails. Working alongside 7 other nail artists in her eponymous salon, Alison takes huge pride in the skills she delivers as an educator for Valentino Beauty Pure. Alison believes in supporting the nail artist while sharing her professional secrets and skills which has garnered her a following of more than 105K on Instagram alone.

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Michelle Soto

MICHELLE SOTO

An industry veteran, Michelle Soto, AKA chellys_nails, began her journey into nails at the age of 12, and by 16 in Puerto Rico, was already trained & had built up experience working in a salon. Now, over 20 years later, Chelly is one of the brains & creatives behind the Valentino Beauty Pure nail brand. Acting as one of its top educators, as an influencer & product developer, celebrity & award-winning manicurist, Chelly is a driving force behind the direction of the brand & an inspirational pull for those searching for a brand that speaks to them. Nail art is Chelly's forte & her funky, elaborate & intricate styles are simply awe-inspiring.

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