Welcome to our 1st Episode of the Japanese Gel Fundamentals Series, and I mean FUNdamentals. Fun intended. In this series, you can expect to learn all about the WHY of Japanese Gels and the How-to for troubleshooting common nail tech issues using Japanese Gel. Since announcing the start of this series, a few of you […]
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Today’s topic will prepare you to consider whether becoming an affiliate is the next big step in your nail business or hobby. Becoming an affiliate for nail companies is an excellent opportunity for nail stylists to consider when they find themselves consistently using the same products over and over again, in the salon or via
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I want to show you how to seal the natural nails like they’ve never had a product before. And for this lesson, I took one for the team, used my nails, and removed all gel nail products. Of course, there may be a little teeny tiny bit of damage, and you can’t see it because
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Unpack, explore, and swatch with me in this video! Also, we have a Kokoist Certification Date! Sign up for the waitlist HERE So what is syrup gel? Syrup gel is a term coined by Korean Gel Nail Companies to classify their highly translucent colors. They give off that stained glass look, perfect for “glass nail
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Part of being a successful nail technician is your clients’ nails lasting for the appropriate time, depending on what coating you’ve applied. So you’ve sent your client on their way after their appointment. Everything went smoothly, so it was to your surprise that they DM you a few days later with pictures of their nails
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You know how it goes… You get your nails done, and shortly after, you’re not into that shape anymore, or even worse, the design or color. Well, today, I will help you reshape your natural nail manicure into the one you really want. Press play to watch me switch out my fresh gel manicures square
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While applying soft potted gels requires similar steps to applying gel polish, there are definitely some guidelines to keep, but most definitely mistakes to avoid. Today, we’ll be going over 4 of the most common mistakes nail stylists make when using Japanese gel. Mistake #1 Over-prepping the nail. Ok, say it with me “Japanese Gel
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Ageha Gel. A soak-off gel crafted by an outstanding Japanese Gel Nail artist, and I mean ARTIST. This gel was created entirely for the benefit of the Japanese Gel Nail Artist.While I don’t know Ageha personally, I did have the lovely opportunity to take a class with her in the states over 5 years ago.
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Are you afraid to get started with a career in nails? Are you in an unfulfilling work situation and dreaming about making something happen for yourself in the world of nails? Well, what if I told you that to get started, you do not need to make any big commitments right now? No quitting your
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Straight out of high school… In high school, I had to do the daunting task of choosing a lifelong career; you wouldn’t believe my aspiration. I wanted to be an architect. Yes, like I really did. Before I could ever build anything, I had to take some challenging college courses, including calculus, physics, physics with
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