About 3 months ago, I sat down to do my nails for you for a watch-me-work session. The final set was one of my favorites ever. A magnetic gel with 3D bubble elements. But while getting to that stunning finish… I must admit, things got a little rough during the removal process. My natural nails […]
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In this nail haul, you’ll see the latest from Kokoist, nail art goodies from our favorite nail art supplier, Daily Charme, a few other nail art items from Nail Labo, the latest from Bio Sculpture, and products from a new brand of gels I’ve been checking out. Remember, unlike other beauty hauls, I spend our
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It’s nail day! The day I get to treat myself to 4-6 hours of doing my nails while catching up on podcasts or other self-development listens. Yes, a lot of hours, but I certainly look at this day as me-time, and the nails last indefinitely… usually when it’s time to do them again. (Anywhere from
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Bottled builders have been a magnificent invention in the nail industry. Their purpose is to overlay natural length nails. But unlike potted builders (soft or hard), bottled builders have defined parameters. Specifically on how thick they can be applied and the length of nails they should be applied to. Today, I will show you the
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What is “rubber base” gel? It’s a funny term, isn’t it? Rubber base is a gel that is supposed to have flexibility and a rubbery-feel after being cured. In this video, I want to give you a bit of the origin story behind the term “rubber base” and what it means out there on these
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It’s nail day! The day I get to treat myself to 4-6 hours of doing my own nails while catching up on podcasts or other self-development listens. Yes, a lot of hours, but I certainly look at this day as me-time, and the nails last indefinitely… usually when it’s time to do them again. (Anywhere
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Nails popping should be rare nowadays with the popularity of soft gel systems. This is because soft gel is a flexible material that bends and flexes with the natural nail. Prior to the popularity of structure soft gel, hard products (like acrylic, and hard gel) dominated the nail scene. The problem with hard products is
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It’s nail day! The day I get to treat myself to 4-6 hours of doing my own nails while catching up on podcasts or other self-development listens. Yes, a lot of hours, but I certainly look at this day as me-time, and the nails last indefinitely… usually when it’s time to do them again. (Anywhere
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Guys! It happened, it happened! I got to visit Japan and attend the highly regarded and talked about Tokyo Nail Expo! This is a nail show I’ve had on my radar since 2016, and if I’m very honest… I never had a solid plan to attend. It seemed like a big deal to me to
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Before diving into any tips or techniques for nail design, there’s one thing you absolutely need to do: know your products. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional, understanding the materials you’re working with is the foundation for success. I’ve dedicated a lot of time to making this easier for you, both here on
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