UPPER ARCH
UPPER ARCH [uhp-er-ahrch]
What it is: The top surface of the nail, from eponychium to extension edge, when looking at the enhancement from the side view.
09
Jun
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09
Jun
RUSSIAN ALMOND
RUSSIAN ALMOND [ruhsh-uhn al-mend]
What it is: A form of extreme nail that is sculpted to resemble an almond nut shape with exaggerated lower arches to creating an angle at the tip. It has the appearance of a square pipe nail from the side view with apex placed in the middle of the natural nail bed. Looks beautiful with very long and deep nail bed.
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Jun
OVAL NAIL
OVAL NAIL [oh-vuhl neyl]
What it is: A conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women’s hands. It’s similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners. This shape makes fingers look longer and appear more slender.
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Jun
NAIL FORM
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NAIL FORM [neyl-fawrm]
What it is: Often made of paper/mylar coated with adhesive backs, or pre-shaped plastic of aluminum; the nail form is placed under the free edge and used to extend the nail enhancement beyond the fingertip for additional length.
How it is used: Used as the foundation for creating an enhancement when sculpting with UV hard gel or the liquid & powder systems. Available in various sizes since extreme nail styling became popular.
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Jun
MANICURE
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MANICURE [man-i-kyoor
What it is: A professional cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles and softening of the skin. Specialist and luxury manicures include the use of paraffin wax, hot mitts, deep cleansing creams, masks and massage techniques.
