The only real reason why gel nails lift at the free edge… Nope it’s not because you did not oil them enough… It is because there is an incompatibility issue between the nail plate and the nail enhancement. That’s the reason… now let’s find the culprits. As always when it comes to mastering retention you […]
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I think that nothing else knocks at our confidence as hard as a white-based gel color application >_< Am I right?! Well, in today’s video I’m going to share some of my best pro tips for applying a pretty neat white-based color gel mani… so that you can sleep better at night after your next
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Welcome to another Resident Guest Artist Series video with Rachel! In this video, Rachel will teach you how to hand-paint nuance nail art designs using Kokoist Japanese gel products. 🔺Products used in this video:Kokoist: (Code PPN10, save 10%)https://paolaponcenails.com/kokoist -Mega Stick Base-Specific Colors Used: E56 – Bluey White, E91 – White Gradation, E133 – Black Sands
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Sometimes we think it’s the gel product we’re using, the reason why our nails are not lasting. But before thinking that, consider instead your prep, AND the flexibility of both the natural nails and the gel product you’ll be using on them. This is what’s going to get you to max gel retention, which ultimately
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In today’s video I want to share how to go about choosing an efile, whether you’re a total beginner, or a professional replacing an old one. I’ve been in the industry now for 14 years. From the time I first started doing my nails, and buying all the things, to now as a full-time educator.
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There’s a valid concern currently in the industry that if you shape nails almond you are going to create onycholysis, or nail plate lifting, at the sidewalls. Well as they say, knowledge is power. And if you know how to safely create an almond nail shape… NO. Almond nails do not create onycholysis… Improper technique
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Welcome to our Resident Guest Artist Series video! In this video, MGN Grad, Rachel Arreola will teach you how to handpaint a stained glass design using magnetic gels using Kokoist products. Every so often, we’re inviting some of our MGN Grads for a guest appearance on our channel. They’ll be sharing a nail art lesson
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If you’re going to get into doing gel nails, you’ll have to know the 4 different types of nail gel in the market. That is why in this video we’re going to review the four most popular types of builder gel there is for you to try. Builder gel is a gel with viscosity used
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Jelly doodles, stained glass doodles, or jelly noodles? I struggled on the name for this one, but we made it through. Enjoy this look using KOKOIST Japanese gel, and the star of the show Boba Gel. I’ll show you how to use this molding 3D gel and stain it with art inks. When you’re ready
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How does making $90k a year sound? Pretty cool right? What about $90k without a boss, without years of education, without being in a lifetime of debt, and my favorite, while doing something creative that makes others feel better about themselves nearly instantly? If you’ve been nodding your head at all or many of the
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