Minx Coat
Minx Coat can be applied under and over natural nails, polish, acrylics, and gels. Designed to be easy-to-use, the product requires no heat during application. Minx Coat allows for an easy removal...
View ArticleStileto Nail Design
1. Prep nails using an electric file and arbor band. Place Young Nails Artistic forms on fingers. 2. Apply a paper-thin enhancement of Speed Clear acrylic, remembering to pinch in a C-curve and line...
View ArticleCrystallized Nails
Follow these steps to create a crystallized glacier look. 1. Clean and prep the nail and apply a nail form. 2. Cut a rectangle-shaped piece of aluminum foil and crinkle it between your fingers. Make...
View ArticleGlow in the Dark Acrylic
Create a glowing twist on a classic French acrylic nail with SuperNail’s Glow in the Dark French Acrylic Powders. This three-piece kit contains white, light pink, and dark pink powders to create a...
View ArticleStar Tool 3-in-1 Carbide Bit
Star Tool introduces the 3-in-1 carbide bit featuring a safety edge for cuticle area, an angle for contouring, and a surface for shaping, as well as left and right cutting design. The 100% carbide bit...
View ArticleBring the Hate in a Salon
1. “Borrowing” Supplies Respect each other’s space. Don’t grab a file or nail polish bottle off your coworker’s station without asking. Use common courtesy and ask before taking anything from...
View ArticleEmbarrassing Moments
We’ve all had those mortifying moments in (and out of) the salon. A few brave techs shared their most embarrassing at-work situations with us and experts weighed in on how to do proper damage control....
View ArticleLife After Graduation
Graduating from cosmetology school is only the beginning of what can be a fulfilling career in the nail industry — provided you take a step in the right direction. Knowing where and how to look for the...
View ArticleAntique Glass Nail Art Tutorial
Follow these steps to see how Ednice Nieves used gel-polish and gold foil over an acrylic set to create an antique glass effect mani. Bright and bold acrylic nails reign supreme in the northeastern...
View ArticleBridal Nails
When a bride-to-be chooses you to create her wedding day nail look, it’s important to make the nails complement the overall look and theme of the wedding and reception. What do her invitations look...
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