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LIQUID & POWDER NAIL ENHANCEMENT

January 2, 2023
By Sean McWard

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Artistic Rock Hard V.I.P

.8 Oz./28 g.- Approx. 60 sets

LIQUID & POWDER NAIL ENHANCEMENT [LIK-wid AND POW-der NAYL en-HAHNS-ment]

What it is: Created by combining a monomer liquid mixed with polymer powder to create a bead that is then applied to the nail in the form of sculpting on a form or as an overlay; can be over tips.
How to use it: A traditional acrylic is a mix of liquid monomer and acrylic powder, which when mixed together, is applied to the nail to air cure and is then filed & shaped to the artist’s style.

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ACRYLIC NAILS

MATRIX

MOISTURIZER

09 Jun

ENHANCEMENT

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

AENHANCEMENT [en-hahns-muhnt]

What it is: Refers to a fingernail that has had an artificial overlay or product providing additional strength applied to the natural nail.
Why it is: Used to beautify, lengthen or strengthen the nail.

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BRITTLENESS

FREE EDGE

NAIL NIPPER

09 Jun

DAPPEN DISH

April 1, 2023
By Sean McWard

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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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Pink Crystal Dappen Dish

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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REFLEXOLOGY

DECAL

REFLEXOLOGY

09 Jun

CUTICLE PUSHER

April 27, 2023
By Sean McWard

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Artistic Signature Crystal Pusher

Dual sided, stainless steel, professional implement

CUTICLE PUSHER [kyoo-tih-kuhl poosh-er]

What it is: An implement with a spoon-shaped end, used to gently push back the eponychium to expose the excess cuticle attached to the nail plate.
How to use it: Used at the start of each service to gently push back the surrounding skin to expose the nail plate. Some pushers have a scraping end, shaped like half a nail nipper, that can gently scrape away the dead skin to clean the nail plate.
How to disinfect it: Scrub with soap and water, then dry. Next submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.

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LINER BRUSH

SHEER

UV DESK LAMP

09 Jun

COATING

February 8, 2023
By Sean McWard

COATING [koh-ting]

What it is: A generic term used for any product that covers the nail plate with a hard film.

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