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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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Tip Overlay

John Hauk demonstrates the steps to creating a traditional pink & white nail using the liquid & powder acrylic system. With clear & pink powders and French white nail tips, the tip & overlay technique of enhancement shines. John preps the nail plate with a 180-grit buffer and sizes the nail tip for a perfect, snug fit. Application of the clear bead onto the free edge, followed by the pink bead for the nail plate is showcased, with tips for creating that perfect c-curve and filing hints and tips for creating a perfect salon enhancement.

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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’ as she has been a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events, & competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She is the featured artist in many training videos, including hosting the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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French Tip Application

World champion, Alisha Rimando, shares competition secrets on how to customize a French tip to make the perfect smile line. French nails never go out of fashion. They are beautiful, clean & go with everything. Learn how to create a full set of French tip extensions in under one hour.

“French tips are so easy, it makes you feel like you're cheating!”

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Nail Tip Application

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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’ as she has been a platform artist & motivational speaker for thousands of promotional & educational events, & competed in hundreds of nail competitions around the globe winning the World Nail Championship in 2005 in Pink & White Sculptured Nails. She is the featured artist in many training videos, including hosting the current Milady Standard Nail Technology DVD series.

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Nail Tip Application

Nail tip services are widely used to extend a client's natural nail. This technique can be an easy way to learn extension services when first starting out in the salon. World champion, Alisha Rimando, shares her knowledge on how to size & apply a nail tip to the natural nail. She explains & demonstrates in detail how to blend the contact area with a hand file without damaging the natural nail. This tip application can be the base for any overlay service, such as acrylic, hard gel, or even fiberglass overlays.

“Blending a nail tip should never damage the natural nail if done correctly.”

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