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International educator, judge, award-winning nail professional, coach, consultant and columnist, Tracey Lee, born in south Africa, now lives in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. “I’m blessed to have discovered the amazing world of nails after relocating to The Netherlands. My experience in education and training in South Africa stood me in good stead, as after completing a nail course to be able to do my own nails, I was later invited to join an education team where I became director of education & product development during my 10-year tenure. “
“In 2016 I took on the role of independent international educator and a world of opportunities opened up for me. Entering Nails magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist competition, was a life-changing event. It was not only the win that had an impact on my skills and my career, the entire journey through the competition made me a better nail professional. My motto is KEY: Keep Educating Yourself. I continue to do this and share my knowledge and experience with others through education.
“I could never have imagined at the beginning of my journey into nails that there would be so many opportunities and avenues in this dynamic industry. I’m looking forward to all the possibilities it has to offer.”

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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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Glossary Live Green Goddess 3D French Daria Proia

Green Goddess 3D French

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Daria Proia

Italian nail artist, Daria Proia, moved into nails from beauty when her heart pulled her into its skill and artistry. Now a master educator and thirsty competitor, Daria demonstrates how to sculpt and craft a 3-dimensional French nail in colored gels.

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PRODUCTS USED

  • Lumi Nails Italy LED Hard Gels in Extra Clear
  • Cover Nude and Hard Cover
  • Nail Prep
  • Primer
  • Bond Base Coat
  • LED Lac Colors
  • Glitters
  • Swarovski Crystals
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STEPS

Prepare the natural nails by shaping with a 240-grit file, then applying Nail Prep, Primer & Bond Base Coat.

Customize & fit the nail form. Next, extend the free edge with Lumi Nails Cover Nude on the index finger & Lumi Nails extra Clear on the middle finger.

Create the structure on the index finger using cover Nude and extend the nail bed on the middle finger with Lumi Nails Hard Cover & Cover Nude.

File the structure of the nail & the smile line using a 180-grit file.

Create all the smile lines on the middle finger using Lac colors plus glitter & Extra Clear hard Gel. Cure, then file the structure.

Finish the shape & structure with Extra Shine Lumi Nails top coat. Then complete the design by adding some Swarovski crystals.

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Kim Jieun

Kim Jieun worked in the cosmetics industry for five years and in that time fell in love with nail art. She moved her career into the nail industry and has since developed hundreds of nail products including gel colors and nail art tools.

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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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Jan Arnold is the co-founder and style director of CND. Her father, Dr Stuart Nordstrom, was the brilliant dentist and organic chemist whose discoveries launched the company in 1979. Her family built CND on a commitment to advancing the state of the industry through groundbreaking innovation and world-class education.
Jan’s personal sense of style makes her the high-fashion face behind the brand. When asked about the secret to her success, she has attributed it to thinking ‘big’ – big ideas, big impact and big passion! She’s an inspiration to everyone around her.

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