Hey there! Here’s something we don’t often do, a “watch me work” session! I’ll do my nails today using Japanese and Korean Gel Nail Products. And we are happy to be providing you with a step-by-step, should you be interested in recreating this set of nails. Before we get started… I wanted to let you […]
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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. Let’s begin. So this topic of curing units is slightly controversial. The experts say
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Structured Gel Manicure vs. Structured Gel Overlay | + Characteristics What is a gel overlay? How is it different from a regular gel manicure? When is it appropriate to provide a gel overlay instead of a gel mani? Does it cost more? These are all great questions that we will be answering today. What is
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Ok, enjoying a nice salon manicure nowadays may not be an option for many right now. If you cannot support your local nail tech (or nail gang), here is a quick and easy design for you to dazzle your digits. We’ll use Japanese gel, studs, crystals, and mica flakes. Click play and enjoy this easy
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Ok, I was a little back and forth on this last episode. I thought… Should I culminate this Japanese Gel Nail Fundamental Series with the obvious next step of gel nails; removal? Or do something more exciting and like pricing. I have a hunch that you will be the most excited about pricing. Also, I have a
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One of the main reasons Japanese gel came about and, most importantly, became so popular is its versatility in creating nail art with it. So much of Japanese gel nail popularity has to do with nail art styles, and there is a style for everyone’s taste. Do you like nuance, elegance, embedded designs, or all-out
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We all know to get the true tone of color it takes proper lighting, and color complexion. Check out Part 1 of my Leafgel Swatching Series my current colors in action (oh yes there are more colors where those came from!). If you are a regular here, you know Leafgel is one of our top
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If you’re a regular of this channel, you know I’m a Japanese Gel only kind of gal… but lately, I’ve been getting asked a lot about Korean Gel, and for a good reason. It has a lot of the cute and sweet attributes of Japanese gel. Today, I’ll share a couple of crucial differences between
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5 Must-Haves For Getting Started With Japanese Gel Japanese Gel is typically a soak-off quality gel (AKA soft gel) designed with the intel of nail techs and manufactured from scratch in Japan. Getting started with them does not require many items. Today we will be going over 5 must-haves and their details for getting started
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Is Japanese gel just a vanity gel to create kawaii and modern nail art, or can it be used as a gel to correct unsightly nail conditions also? Today I will explain how to take unsightly ridges on the natural nails to a beautiful nail enhancement using Japanese gel only. So you’ve seen all the
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