GlossaryLive Master Class John Hauk Back-fill

Back-Fill

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John Hauk

As the expert behind Cruise with the Nail Stars, Cincinnati based nail artist and educator John Hauk has led a successful and eclectic nail career. With over 29 years experience as an educator and compeitior, John has accumulated over 300 awards and achieved #1 competitor of the year twice after winning the Nail Pro team cups. Currently an international judge and owner of Royalty Beauty salon, he continues to collaborate with world renown artists to bring nail education and fun to the open seas.

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Back-Fill

Since back-fills are one of the most performed services in the salon, John Hauk provides a clear and straightforward tour of the process. John performs the procedure on a client with 3-5 weeks of growth on an acrylic (liquid & powder) sculptured nail. Guiding through the steps of carefully filing away the existing product to prepare the nail for a new application. This lesson help strengthen your skill and understanding of the service and provide tips and tricks from an industry veteran will 30 years of salon experience.

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GlossaryLive Master Class John Hauk Rebalance

Rebalance

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John Hauk

As the expert behind Cruise with the Nail Stars, Cincinnati based nail artist and educator John Hauk has led a successful and eclectic nail career. With over 29 years experience as an educator and compeitior, John has accumulated over 300 awards and achieved #1 competitor of the year twice after winning the Nail Pro team cups. Currently an international judge and owner of Royalty Beauty salon, he continues to collaborate with world renown artists to bring nail education and fun to the open seas.

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Rebalance

The tip & overlay service has reached its 3-5-week milestone, and at this point the growth is noticeable enough to see through the nail, revealing the natural nail in the space between the pink application and the white tip. In this demonstration, John Hauk showcases the meticulous process of removing and refining the nail using an efile. This technique enables the artit to create a fresh smile line. This service offers the advantage of renewing the nails without the need for complete product removal or the application of a new nail tip.

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GlossaryLive Pro Tips Stop Polymer Contamination Alisha Rimando

Stop Polymer Contamination

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Stop Polymer Contamination

Most techs use an average of 5-10 products per service performed and depending on the nail art applied it could be many more. With the time constraints, it's easy to leave lids open, or off and expensive nail products become contaminated. Be reminded of saving your precious products with this tip from Alisha Rimando.

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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Glitter Nails

GLITTER NAILS

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Glitter Nails

GLITTER NAILS [glit-er neyls]

What it is: Any nail enhanced with a glitter product.
How to use: When a sparkly or shiny nail look is desired.
How to apply: Brush or sprinkle on the nail depending on the product used and the desired look.
How to remove: Soaked in acetone or filed away.

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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Glitter

GLITTER

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Glitter

GLITTER [glit-er]

What it is: Traditionally made from acrylic, aluminum or non-toxic polyester plastics, or more recently bio degradable eco options.
How to use: Suspended in nail polish, gel polish, gel paints, top coats, and mixed into polymer powders or used in loose form for nail art.
How to apply: Brush or sprinkle on the nail depending on the product used and the desired look.
How to remove: Soaked in acetone or filed away.
How to store: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.

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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Cover Pink Powders

COVER PINK POWDER

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Cover Pink Powders

COVER PINK POWDER [kuhv-er pingk pou-der]

What it is: A polymer powder pigmented in an assortment of natural skin tone shades ranging from nudes and beiges to pinks.
How to use it: Used to cover the flaws in the natural nail or to elongate the nail plate for a balanced or more extreme French nail look.
How to apply it: Used with monomer to create small highly pigmented beads and applied to the prepared nail to cover flaws. Also added at the free edge to extend the look of the nail bed.
How to remove it: All polymers are disolved when soaked in acetone.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.

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GlossaryLive Glossary Term Camouflage Powders

CAMOUFLAGE POWDER

GlossaryLive Glossary Term Camouflage Powders

CAMOUFLAGE POWDER [kam-uh-flahzh, pou-der]

What it is: A polymer powder pigmented in an assortment of natural skin tone shades ranging from nudes and beiges to pinks.
How to use it: Used to cover the flaws in the natural nail or to elongate the nail plate for a balanced or more extreme French nail look.
How to apply it: Used with monomer to create small highly pigmented beads and applied to the prepared nail to cover flaws. Also added at the free edge to extend the look of the nail bed.
How to remove it: All polymers are disolved when soaked in acetone.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Back to Basics A Perfect French

A Perfect French

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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A Perfect French

Want to create the perfect French nail look on any client? Watch Alisha Rimando create a perfect nail bed using cover pink powders. This technique will allow a perfect French nail application on any style nail. From bitten, to short or even damaged nails, these techniques will give every client the French nail look they always wanted.

“Fixing flaws in the natural nail will give you clients for life!”

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Back to Basics Extending The Nail Plate

Extending The Nail Plate

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Learn how to extend bitten or short nail beds to create the base for a long nail look.

Do you have clients showing you long IG nail looks with short bitten nail beds? It's always been a challenge to match a nail look when your client's nails are not the same size length or shape as the model in the picture. With the help of the techniques you learn from this master class, you will be able to extend any nail plate to provide the perfect base for any nail look. The best part is with techniques from Alisha Rimando, the nail bed will look sheer and natural.

“Fixing flaws in the natural nail will give you clients for life!”

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GlossaryLive Alisha Rimando Back to Basics Camouflaging Flaws

Camouflaging Flaws

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha is recognized as one of the nail industry’s leading experts in training & education. In her 28 years experience, her work has been described as ‘ground-breaking’ through her career as a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events. She’s also competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe, notably winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She’s also the featured artist in many training videos, including acting host of the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Camouflaging Flaws

Fixing flaws in the natural nail is part of the job. If you can fix damage, discoloration and flaws in the nail while keeping them looking natural, your clients will never leave you. With cover pink or camouflage powders and a few simple techniques, you can fix any flaw or defect in the natural nail and provide perfect natural looking nails on every client.

“Fixing flaws in the natural nail will give you clients for life!”

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