One of the main reasons Japanese Gel came about, and most importantly became so popular is because of its versatility to create nail art with it. So much of the Japanese Gel Nail popularity has to do with nail art styles and there is definitely a style for everyone’s taste. Do you like nuance elegance, …
The 3 Most Popular Gel Nail Art Styles (Japanese Gel Nail Fundamentals Series #07) Read More »
So perhaps you are currently not using an efile but really getting the itch to start, or you are using an electric file, but you’re not sure if you’re using the right bits for your manicure. In today’s Episode #6 of this Japanese Gel Fundamentals Series we’ll be going over the 6 bits you must …
Exactly what products do you need when using Japanese Gel. You’ve heard prep is the most important part of a service. But what does the word prep even mean what does it do to the nail? Is prep a liquid solution or a process? We’ll answer that and a little more in today’s Episode #05 …
Prep Products You Need For Japanese Gel Nail Application Read More »
Curing units, is there a universal one that cures all gels? Should you buy one for every brand you own? The answer to those questions and more are coming up in today’s Episode #4 of our current Japanese Gel Fundamentals Series. Lets begin. Greetings and welcome back, if you are new here I am Paola …
Gel Nail Lamps: UV vs LED | How to know which one to buy? Read More »
This is definitely one of the most popular questions I get asked, and it is probably because it involves a lot of commitment, and that is… Paola, what are your favorite color recommendations from X brand? And so I thought this would make an excellent topic to put into the record of this Japanese Gel …
5 Favorite Gel Nail Colors [Vetro, Kokoist, Leafgel] Read More »
What gels should I buy when getting started with Japanese Gel? So you’re either fully committed or very curious, and you’re giving Japanese Gels a go. Where do you start? What base coat & top coats will be the most universal to use across the board with clients? What if you don’t currently have the …
What Gels Should I Buy When Getting Started With Japanese Gel? Read More »
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 also the How-to of troubleshooting common nail tech issues with the use of Japanese Gel. Since announcing the start of this series, …
How are Japanese Gels different than other gels?? [Japanese Gel Series #01] Read More »
Ageha Gel. A soak-off gel crafted by an outstanding Japanese Gel Nail artist, and I mean ARTIST. The creation of this gel was fully created with intent and the Japanese Gel Nail Artist at heart. While I don’t know Ageha personally I did have the lovely opportunity to take a class with her here in …
Ok, enjoying a nice salon manicure nowadays, may not be an option for many right now. If you are unable to support your local nail tech (or nail gang), here is a quick and easy design for you to dazzle your own digits. We’ll use Japanese Gel, studs, crystals and mica flakes. Click play and …
In this first part of my Kokoist Collection Swatches, I am swatching 2 latest collections, the Planet Magnet and the Bread Pudding Collections. Super up close and personal, so enjoy!