Making Nail Gems – Decorate the Nail

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Kirsty Meakin

Kirsty Meakin is one of the most renowned nail artists in the world today. With over 100 nail accolades, including Social Media Star of the Year 2021, Nail Artist of the Year 2012 and UK Nail Professional of the Year 2010, Kirsty has also been nominated for Nail Artist of the Year at the American Influencer Awards 2019.

Kirsty has been honing her nail skills for over 20 years after uncovering her creative powers at a Youth Training Scheme. The advancement of nail products has allowed Kirsty to explore her ability and passion for nail art and she is vastly recognised for her freehand and 3D nail art skills.

Kirsty’s innovative creations have been exhibited at the V & A museum art gallery in London after Kirsty was commissioned to do a nail art piece for the “power of making” exhibition. Kirsty is passionate about educating nail technicians and provides a wide range of courses for qualified technicians to push their skills further to be the best they can be. Kirsty has a busy and vibrant Youtube channel, which allows her to teach and inspire worldwide with no constraints. She has simultaneously expanded the Kirsty Meakin Brand to include a clothing line, gel polish system, and a host of professional accessories and products.

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Making Nail Gems - Decorate the Nail

Decorating your nails with the stunning gems you've created is where the real fun begins. With a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes at your disposal, the possibilities are endless. Kirsty gives examples of how she brings these gems to life on the nail considering different placement options for the gems to create intricate designs, patterns and clusters.

Experiment with mixing and matching different colors and sizes of gems to create a truly unique and eye-catching manicure. Whether going for a bold and dramatic look or something more subtle and understated, anything is possible now you have a wealth of homemade crystal at your disposal.

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Making Nail Gems – Experiment

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Kirsty Meakin

Kirsty Meakin is one of the most renowned nail artists in the world today. With over 100 nail accolades, including Social Media Star of the Year 2021, Nail Artist of the Year 2012 and UK Nail Professional of the Year 2010, Kirsty has also been nominated for Nail Artist of the Year at the American Influencer Awards 2019.

Kirsty has been honing her nail skills for over 20 years after uncovering her creative powers at a Youth Training Scheme. The advancement of nail products has allowed Kirsty to explore her ability and passion for nail art and she is vastly recognised for her freehand and 3D nail art skills.

Kirsty’s innovative creations have been exhibited at the V & A museum art gallery in London after Kirsty was commissioned to do a nail art piece for the “power of making” exhibition. Kirsty is passionate about educating nail technicians and provides a wide range of courses for qualified technicians to push their skills further to be the best they can be. Kirsty has a busy and vibrant Youtube channel, which allows her to teach and inspire worldwide with no constraints. She has simultaneously expanded the Kirsty Meakin Brand to include a clothing line, gel polish system, and a host of professional accessories and products.

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Making Nail Gems - Experiment

Prepare to delve into the art of creating mesmerizing nail gems with a range of innovative techniques designed and devised by Kirsty Meakin. From classic glossy top coats to vibrant colors and captivating chromes, join us on a journey of creativity and experimentation in the world of nail artistry.

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Making Nail Gems – Create, Fill & File

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Kirsty Meakin

Kirsty Meakin is one of the most renowned nail artists in the world today. With over 100 nail accolades, including Social Media Star of the Year 2021, Nail Artist of the Year 2012 and UK Nail Professional of the Year 2010, Kirsty has also been nominated for Nail Artist of the Year at the American Influencer Awards 2019.

Kirsty has been honing her nail skills for over 20 years after uncovering her creative powers at a Youth Training Scheme. The advancement of nail products has allowed Kirsty to explore her ability and passion for nail art and she is vastly recognised for her freehand and 3D nail art skills.

Kirsty’s innovative creations have been exhibited at the V & A museum art gallery in London after Kirsty was commissioned to do a nail art piece for the “power of making” exhibition. Kirsty is passionate about educating nail technicians and provides a wide range of courses for qualified technicians to push their skills further to be the best they can be. Kirsty has a busy and vibrant Youtube channel, which allows her to teach and inspire worldwide with no constraints. She has simultaneously expanded the Kirsty Meakin Brand to include a clothing line, gel polish system, and a host of professional accessories and products.

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Making Nail Gems - Create, Fill & File

Kirsy Meakin takes nail art to a new and exciting level In this guide to creating your own nail gems. Create your own stunning nail crystals at your nail desk in any size and style using this clever technique devised by Kirsty. Follow as Kirsty takes you through each step of the process, from preparing the base to molding the crystals and perfecting the final result. Get ready to unleash your creativity and elevate your nail game with these homemade gems.

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Is the cuticle tissue dead or alive

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Is the cuticle tissue dead or alive?

Discover the cuticle basics that every nail tech should know.

Article by Alisha Rimando | Published in 2023

Cuticle is a thin layer of colorless dead tissue between the proximal nail fold, eponychium and the nail plate. Together they form a seal to keep pathogens from infecting the matrix area. To avoid product lifting in this area, best practice is to remove all cuticle that is directly attached to the nail plate, so polish and other nail products can adhere directly to the nail and not atop the cuticle. To gently detach cuticle from the nail plate, dip a 2×2 gauze square in cuticle remover and gently scrub the nail plate in a circular motion up to the eponychium. Trim excess cuticle or hangnails with a sharp cuticle nipper.

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NAIL NIPPER [neyl-nip-er]

What it is: A metal implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails.
How to disinfect it: Scrub with soap and water, and dry. Then submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.

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NAIL CLIPPER

NAIL CLIPPER [neyl-klips]

What it is: An implement designed specifically to shorten the free-edge of fingernails and toenails safely, quickly and efficiently.
How to use it: Use during a manicure or pedicure to shorten the nails. Sometimes used to shorten plastic nail tips when a tip cutter is not present.
How to disinfect it: Scrub with soap and water, and dry. Then submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.

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MULTI-USE IMPLEMENT [muhl-tee-yooz, im-pluh-muhnt]

What it is: Also known as reusable implements; these are tools used in a nail service that are generally stainless steel and must be properly cleaned and disinfected between clients.

How to disinfect: After each client, sanitize implements by washing in hot soapy water and scrubbing with a nylon brush. Dry with a clean towel. Next submerge in disinfectant for the manufacturer’s recommended time.  Remove the implements from disinfectant, rinse, pat dry and store.

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IMPLEMENTS

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IMPLEMENTS [im-pluh-ments]

What it is: Specialist tools/utensils used to perform nail services. Implements can be multi or single-use and manufactured for purpose.
How to use it: Each implement has a specific job during the nail service; these include metal nail clippers, metal or glass nail files, tip cutters (for cutting artificial nail tips), nail nippers for nipping away hangnails, efile bits, stork scissors for cutting fiberglass mesh, cuticle pusher for gently pushing back the proximal nail fold.
How to disinfect: After each client, sanitize implements by washing in hot soapy water and scrubbing with a nylon brush. Dry with a clean towel. Next submerge in disinfectant for at least 10 minutes. Then dry and store. If the tools have come into contact with any bodily fluids, then sterilize them in an appropriate sterilizer.
Nail files and buffers (emery boards) require brushing off the debris, washing in soapy water and spraying with appropriate disinfectant. Ideally you will have a set that is allocated to each client, so there is no cross contamination.
How to store: Place in a clean, dry place (a drawer lined with clean paper towels) away from any unclean tools.

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