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// // ArtOnNails is a liquid colourant for gel and acrylics. Here are some really simple nail art effects using ArtOnNails colours. 1. Using Clear Gel we have mixed ArtOnNails colours with the gel. Wwe have started in the bottom left hand corner and placed Blue slanting down from left to right covering about 1/3rd [...]
These nails were done by someone who is not a trained nail tech using BMNE Direct’s Smootheaze forms and nail art polymer/fimo sticks. This is a very simple design to copy. What you need: Clear tips opal acrylic glitter polymer nail art sticks sliced thinly clear acrylic powder How they were done: 1. Prep nail [...]
I have noticed an increase in news stories, internet articles and comments from clients about cut price nail salons, the ones where a full set is so much cheaper and they appear to be popping up on every corner with american names, you all know the ones I mean. What I have been reading has [...]
When you go into a nail salon the outcome you are seeking is to emerge with beautifully manicured nails or a fabulous pedicure. BUT, are you aware of the pitfalls and what to look for to ensure that the salon you are attending is going to look after you and make sure that you do [...]
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Airbrushed Tips. Airbrushed or predesigned nail tips are great, and if you get tired of looking at them or feel like a change in scenery you can just polish over them. The tips should be applied to the nail as you would normally apply any other tip, most airbrushed tips have a full well on [...]
A really stunning design and so easy to do. You can do this design in paints or with coloured acrylic powders. What you will need: Using Acrylic Powders Five different coloured powders Thin detail nail art brush Small stiff brush (a gel brush would do) Rhinestones Clear Acrylic Powder pal glitter acrylic powder Acrylic Liquid [...]
A simple design to copy. What you need: 1. Gold bullion (micro beads) 2. Round pearl beads or coloured rhinestones – 2mm diameter 3. Clear or AB rhinestones – 2mm diameter 4. Toothpick (moisten the end to pick up the rhinestones and bullion). 5. Nail art adhesive 6. Glass seal top coat, or BMNE Direct [...]
Many many things can cause yellowing. Let’s run through the most common causes. Lifting Probably the most common cause of lifting in acrylic nails is applying the acrylic onto the cuticles. What happens is that when you have acrylic hard up against or on the cuticles a small air pocket can occur, this allows moisture [...]
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