You do not have to let your nails go into total disaster because your appointment still isn’t until a few days. In this video, I want to share with you the three things you need to do if you’re wearing gel nails that are 4 weeks old or older. These pro tips will help you […]
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No structured overlay is complete without a top coat. But let’s be real: sometimes, we nail the builder gel application so well that we are hesitant to ruin the overlay with the top coat. And here’s the thing: no two overlays are exactly the same. Sometimes, one is thicker, and sometimes, the nails are very
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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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The invention of nail gel has been absolutely revolutionary. UV curing nail gel was invented back in 1988, yes over 30 years ago. High shine finishes, a natural look and feel, and instantly dry nails… Probably the top three characteristics that have us going… Yes, yes, yes! And back for more of that gel nail
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Nail damage happens, and often! Fixing a very damaged nail properly requires knowing your options very well. Will it be better off patched with silk? Cut all the way down? What extension suits it better if it needs to be extended? Choosing the right enhancement is crucial to ensuring your repair lasts! In this video
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SAVE THE DATE: Nail Thoughts Certification is happening Dec. 1-8! Get on the waitlist here to continue receiving updates on this next certification. If you’re an alumni of this course, your invite has been sent, check all of your inbox folders for your special invitation. Magnet gel is used to create velvet nails or glassy
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Today, we are going to talk about cuticle pushers. You might be wondering if that’s all we’re discussing, but they are actually quite important. In a world where we desire meticulous manicures—like structured overlays with pristine cuticle areas—it’s common to think that being overly aggressive will lead to cleaner applications and cuticle areas. You may
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If you’re calling your natural nail overlays builder gel nails all the time because that is what social media has taught you. Stop… at least until you watch this video. Now, before we get started, I want to let you know of a wonderful resource I created to help you identify any nail gel in
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You will be doing more rebalancing nails than fresh new sets, which is the reason to master the rebalancing process ASAP. But rebalancing soft gel nails is not the same as rebalancing hard products like acrylic, hard gel, polygel, etc. The process takes smoothing everything down to where there are no valleys or low points,
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Shape your overlays AFTER applying your structure gel product. Here’s why… First, in order for this to work however…a. You have to be working with nails that have some length to them, andb. Working with products that are at least semi-hard in rigidity, not soft in their texture (like gel polish, and other thinner viscosity
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