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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Gel nail lifting is a very common issue with gel nails. Now over time as you get better, your application will improve to a point where the nails no longer lift. But even the most experienced of gel nail pros will experience lifting here and there. As my fellow YouTuber Katie Dutra said, we are
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Choosing the right structure gel will ensure the longevity of your structured gel overlays. If you choose to simply go with the brand that is the most popular, then you may end up with more service breakdowns then you’d want to repair. Choosing the right structure gel starts by narrowing down what products and services
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Let me start off by saying that whether you use a bottled gel or potted gel to create your gel nails, the most important thing is the end result… How beautifully finished those nails are, but even more important than that is that the nails last! But here’s the thing, I never want you to
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I was hosting a class recently and got into the nitty gritty of soft gel nail knowledge. I explained to my students the beauty and strength of structured soft gel products. But then it came to my mind hard gel has structure too. And so, why don’t we call hard gel enhancements structured hard gel
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Soft subtle trims around peachy oval-shaped nails… count me in. These gilded dainty gold borders are so easy to achieve and are effortless. Yes! Opt me in for your clients, allowing you a quick service upgrade. Come with me to learn this new client favorite. Today we’re doing a soft gold trim around neutral-colored nails.
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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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