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How-To: Kupa Revolutions Per ManicureHow-To: Kupa Revolutions Per Manicure

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Kupa introduces its safe and gentle e-file technique RPM, Revolutions Per Manicure. This was created to quickly and safely prep nails for any service with the use of an e-file while maintaining the health of your clients’ natural nails. Performed correctly, it can help eliminate the need to use nippers.

1. Use a 200-grit hand file to shape the nail.

2. On a dry nail, use a cuticle pusher to very gently and carefully push back the skin around the nail.

3. Place one drop of Kupa Final Faze Finishing Oil on the skin surrounding the nail as well as on the nail plate itself.

4. Set the e-file to the lowest speed and, with a 1,000-grit diamond bit, use a light hand to file the nail close to the eponychium, then quickly over the nail plate.

5. Have the client remove the excess oil with Kupa Basic Ultra Cleanse Hand Soap and a nail brush.

6. To finish, dry hand with a towel and continue with the service as usual.

Watch this step-by-step in action in the video below!

For more information on a Revolutions Per Manicure course, visit kupainc.com.

-Dina Ciccarelli

[Photography by Jason Bennett]

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Kupa Kicks Off New Education Series with Elaine Watson

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Midnight Madness: 3-D Nail Art Tips, Tricks for New Year’s EveMidnight Madness: 3-D Art Tips, Tricks for New Year’s Eve

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Bring out the baubles and the bubbly! In just a couple of weeks, clients will be pouring into the salon requesting fun and dramatic looks for New Year’s Eve. Three-dimensional nail art is a great way to elevate any manicure, whether your clients are looking for something subtle or an over-the-top design. But not all 3-D nail art is created equal. From simple studs to elaborate encrusted embellishments to adorable acrylic art, there are certain steps and techniques you can employ to ensure stare-worthy results. To give you some inspiration during the busiest time of the year, we tasked leading nail artists with creating New Year’s Eve-inspired designs using 3-D elements. Here, their festive creations along with their top tips. 

City Nights by Reina Santos

Want to take a walk on the wild side this New Year’s Eve? Spiked embellishments can add a modern edge to even the most understated polish job. Santos urges techs to use caution when working with studs, though, as the pointed tip can make them difficult to apply. Santos uses a wax pencil to pick up the stud and resin for maximum adhesion. “Resin can dry quickly depending on the temperature of the room you’re working in, so I always apply a tiny amount and work in small sections,” she says. Then, she encases the studs in gel top coat to soften the pointed edges. But use caution: “Applying too much gel top coat will take away from the 3-D effect,” she warns.

Art Deco by Design by Yvett Garcia

When it comes to bling on New Year’s Eve, the bigger the better. Inspired by the decadent styles of the 1920s, the oversized gems found in this eye-catching set are not for the timid or accident-prone. To keep large gems on the nail, Garcia uses gel designed for use with 3-D embellishments, instead of a standard builder gel, to ensure staying power. “I also apply resin around the stones for extra hold,” she says. Garcia insists that strategic placement is key when working with oversized gems, noting, “Always start with the bigger stones, placing them in the center of the nail or near the cuticle, then work your way out toward the free edge.”

Lady in Red by Paola Ponce

Encourage clients to go glam with colorful metallic accents. When working with charms, Ponce recommends using a clear builder gel for maximum adhesion, adding, “Have your client tilt her finger while curing in order to make sure the light cures all of the gel.” Resin is also great for attaching charms, she says. “But,” she adds, “it’s important to make sure that you cure the nail and buff and cleanse the surface before you apply it.” Though the application may be easy, Ponce finds that charms are prone to falling off if they’re not properly adhered. “When applying charms, do not leave any of the edges exposed, as your client may find it uncomfortable and begin picking at it,” she says. “Always give the charm a little tug to ensure that it has been properly adhered to the nail.”

Glitter Lights by Lauren Wireman

For clients with more subtle tastes, consider offering a glitter embossed design. This technique adds dimension without having to worry about embellishments catching on anything or popping off. To create a raised design, Wireman uses a thick viscosity gel; anything thinner can self-level, making it fall flat. She also believes that a good brush is key: “For this design, I used a medium striper brush that has the right amount of bend for creating swirls,” she says. And when it comes to picking up product, Wireman urges techs to not be afraid to load the brush. “You should have enough gel on your brush to be able to paint the design in one fluid movement,” she says. “You don’t want to run out in the middle of a swirl, so if your brush dries out before you complete a stroke, use more than you’re used to working with and I promise you’ll see a difference.”

Precious Gems by Fariha Ali

Ideal for clients who work with their hands but want a 3-D design, gel gemstones add dimension to the nail without the risk of anything catching or falling off. To create the luxe stones found in this look, Ali applied two coats of black gel polish as the base, then added gold stickers to the nail to serve as the “frame.” Next, she applied a large bead of purple gel to the inside of each sticker, and cured it. When it comes to choosing the right product, Ali recommends using a textured gel, adding, “Many formulas feature tiny stones or opals in them, which work great for creating gems.” The gel’s self-leveling formula and ultra-thick viscosity are key to achieving the smooth, glossy surface. “If you feel that the gel you’re working with is too runny, just apply the color to the nail. Then, place a large bead of clear builder gel on top of it to create the 3-D effect,” says Ali. “I like designs that call for custom gemstones, as there’s no chance of them falling off the nail since they’re built right into the polish application.”

Poppin’ Bottles by Britney Tokyo

Can’t find a gem or charm that fits the overall theme of your design? Follow Tokyo’s lead and sculpt your own embellishments with acrylic. Tokyo’s secret for creating the multi-dimensional look? “I like to mix monomer with a little brush cleaner for maximum control,” she says. But sculpting the acrylic into the desired shape is only the first step; sometimes the real difficulty lies in getting the embellishment to stay in place. So, Tokyo recommends encapsulating all 3-D acrylic creations with no-wipe gel top coat. Another tip? Advise clients to be mindful of their hands, as acrylic designs can be extremely delicate.

How will you bling out your clients’ nails this New Year’s Eve? Let us know in the comments below! 

[Photography by Jason Bennett]

This article was first published in the December 2017 issue of NAILPRO

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Meet CND’s New Creative Play Brand Ambassador Winnie Huang Meet CND’s New Creative Play Brand Ambassador Winnie Huang 

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Winnie Huang (left) with Jan Arnold. credit: Instagram @winnieisawesome

On Friday, CND took to social media to announce Vancouver, B.C.-based nail pro Winnie Huang as the official brand ambassador for the brand’s Creative Play collection, including CND Creative Play Nail Lacquer and CND Creative Play Gel Polish. Watch the announcement video below.

This isn’t the first time Huang has lent her talent the CND team. Huang has been featured as a guest artist with CND for events including New York and London Fashion Week shows and photo shoots, bringing her dazzling designs to life on the runway and in front of the camera. Now, she’s bringing her inspired artistry to life with rule-breaking techniques using CND Creative Play Gel Polish – an affordable, traditional gel polish with the high quality of the CND brand. Creative Play Gel Polish delivers vibrant, ultra-intense color across multiple finishes that evokes the client to be unique and self-expressive so consumers have even more freedom to enjoy creative, fun and expressive shade changes.

“We’re thrilled to have the tremendously talented Winnie Huang join us as our new Brand Ambassador for Creative Play,” said CND co-founder and style director, Jan Arnold in a press release. “With her boundless imagination, endless enthusiasm and bold originality, Winnie truly embodies the colorful spirit of the Creative Play line of products. We adore working with Winnie, and we’re excited to bring her artistry to life in a bold new way for Creative Play.”

“If I had to choose a CND collection to describe myself, it would absolutely be Creative Play,” Huang said in a press release. “It is all about playing outside the box and having the freedom to create looks and designs that are uniquely you. I am so honored to represent this collection and CND. I can’t wait to engage with CND fans and followers, sharing my Creative Play designs, and encouraging them to share their own!”

As brand ambassador, Huang will be releasing tutorials like this one below. Make sure you subscribe to her YouTube channel for her latest looks.

Congratulate Huang on Instagram @winnieisawesome!

-Sigourney Nuñez

[Image: Instagram]

READ MORE:

CND Launches Creative Play Gel Polish, Here’s How to Use It 

CND Names Miss Pop as Creative Ambassador

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How-To: Mia Secret 4-4D Nail PlastilineHow-To: Mia Secret 4-4D Plastiline

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The new and versatile Mia Secret 4D Nail Plastiline is a white UV/LED gel that can be used to create beautiful multidimensional art with a variety of tools, including brushes, dotting tools, silicon tools and needles.

1. Prep the nail with Nail Prep and Xtrabond Primer, and then apply a form.

2. Next, extend the natural nail bed using Cover Pink acrylic and Multibalance acrylic on the cuticle area.

3. Sculpt the free edge with White acrylic and, once set, remove the form. File and shape the nail, then seal it with UV Finish Gel Ultra Shine and cure for 60 seconds.

4. To create the flowers, apply a medium-size pearl of 4D Nail Plastiline to the cuticle area. Then, use a 3D Brush to work the product in a spiral to shape the flower. Cure for 30 seconds. Repeat.

5. Next, use a paint spatula to apply a small amount of 4D Nail Plastiline on the nail. Then, using a 3D Brush, spread the Plastiline into a thin layer. Use a dotting tool to carve out circles to create a crochet effect. Cure for 30 seconds.

6. Complete the design by adding gems to the nail.

For more information, visit miasecretnails.com.

What do you think of Mia Secret’s 4-D Nail Plastiline? Let us know in the comments below! 

-Dina Ciccarelli

This article was first published in the December 2017 issue of NAILPRO

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The Best Practices for Acrylic Dip RemovalThe Best Practices for Acrylic Dip Removal

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Unlike traditional acrylic overlays, which can be filled, acrylic dip over natural nails is usually removed completely at each and every appointment—and that means more opportunities for natural nail damage through improper removal. Since acrylic dip’s popularity shows no signs of stopping, techs can expect to spend more and more of their time on this arguably risky (and let’s admit it, not very fun) task. Ensure that you stay on schedule and your client’s nails stay healthy with these expert tips for safe, effective acrylic dip removal.

1. Break and Thin

Like most removal processes, the first thing you must do is break the top coat seal and then thin the product. Katie Lee, education coordinator for Young Nails, prefers to use an e-file with a coarse safety bit because product can be removed faster without damaging the natural nail. If you’re not an e-file user, a medium/coarse-grit file will also do the trick. How much product should be filed off? “The thinner you get the product, the faster it soaks off,” says Yvonne Vuong, LeChat educator. “Just be careful because too much filing in one area can cause the nail to get hot.”

2. Soak

Next, soak the remaining product in acetone. Nails can be immersed in a bowl of solvent, or solvent-soaked cotton balls can be placed on each nail. Solvents work most effectively when warm, so place a bowl of acetone over another bowl of hot water or wrap each finger in foil (to take advantage of your client’s body heat). Soak time varies depending on the product and the thickness of it, but expect it to take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes for the product to break down. Vuong puts a lot of focus on safely thinning the product during Step 1. “If the product doesn’t soak off in five minutes, that means I didn’t file it thin enough before soaking,” she says.

3. Remove

After soaking, use light pressure to slide the cotton ball down the nail or wipe the surface with a lint free pad, working from the cuticle area to the free edge, says Vuong. Lee then recommends using an orangewood stick to gently push off any remaining soft product. If the product is still thick and not soft enough to gently push, file it down once more before soaking again, says Vuong. Never use metal implements to force product off.

4. Clean and Prep

What little product remains can usually be buffed off with a fine-grit file (if not, go back to Step 2). Small, stubborn spots may also be “scrubbed” with a cotton ball soaked in acetone. If acrylic dip will be immediately reapplied, don’t use any oils until the service is complete, says Lee.

What’s your best tip for removing acrylic dip? Let us know in the comments below! 

-Leslie Henry is a business development executive, licensed nail technician and the blogger behind workplaypolish.com.

[Photography by Jason Bennett]

This article was originally published in the December 2017 issue of NAILPRO Magazine.

READ MORE:

3 Ways to Convince Clients to Try Acrylic Dip Nails 

 

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Test Yourself January 2018: Down to the BoneTest Yourself January 2018: Down to the Bone

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Earn Certificates of Achievement as you test your skills with NAILPRO’s Professional Participation Program. In each issue, you’ll find a multiple-choice test that will allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned from Nail Clinic. Read January 2018’s Nail Clinic, “Down to the Bone” in our January 2018 digital edition – it has all the info you’ll need to pass this quiz!

When you earn 80% or higher on this quiz about client pain, you’ll be awarded a framable Certificate of Achievement. A perfect score earns a Certificate of Achievement With Honors.

Welcome to Test Yourself January 2018: Down to the Bone

1. Your body’s ability to make new bone starts to slow down at approximately what age?
2. Dairy products are the only way to get calcium.
3. Which type of exercise is least likely to improve bone health?
4. Bones generally are at their most dense at age 15.
5. Which of the following does not decrease bone density?
6. Women under 50 who aren’t pregnant need ______ per day.

 
7. Coughing can cause a bone fracture in someone with osteoporosis.
8. ______ helps the body absorb calcium.
9. The rates of osteoporosis are roughly the same for men and women.
10. Heavy drinking increases osteoporosis risk _____.
Name:
Address:
City:
State (use abbreviation like CA or FL):
Zipcode:
Country:
Email:

[Photo: Getty Images]

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The Making of NAILPRO January 2018The Making of January 2018

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It’s not often that we have two extremely ambitious, talented and excited Canadian nail technicians in our office—so it was great fun to spend the day with Christina Cronk and Natasha Harton for the creation of the January cover. This dynamic duo has unique styles, but they were committed to making their specialties work together. We provided them with a color palette (royal blue and black) and each took one hand to call their own. Cronk extended the model’s nail bed, then created an extreme black-to-blue faded French, and embellished the remaining nails with dazzling crystals and intricate acrylic-sculpted roses. Harton, on the other hand, unleashed her inner artist, hand-painting tips like a modern Vincent van Gogh and encrusting them with loads of tiny silver seed beads, crystals and a prefabbed blooming acrylic flower.

1. Harton began by extending the model’s nail. She first used cover pink acrylic on the nail plate, then continued extending the nail with clear acrylic.

2. She then used white gel to coat the entire free edge. For this design, she opted for an imperfect smile line with more jagged edges.

3. Next, Harton applied a coat of clear gel and began adhering stones and silver seed beads along the smile line.

4. After curing, she applied another layer of gel along the length  of the nail and created a “sugaring” effect by coating the nail with fine white glitter powder.

5. Harton sculpted the delicate acrylic flower before arriving on set (a huge time-saver!) and applied it with a large bead of clear gel.

6. Finally, she went back in with crystals and seed beads to embellish the rest of the nail.

Watch the making of this cover look in the video below.

What do you think of the January 2018 cover of NAILPRO? Let us know in the comments below! 

[Cover credits: Photography by Angela Marklew, Makeup by Harriet Hadfield, Hair by Victor Mendoza]

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Best Lil’ Nail Show: Texas


Happy CampersHappy Campers

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NE Networking Event

Attendees and educators participated in four days of hands-on classes and workshops during the 2017 Northwest Nail Tech Retreat.

More than 140 techs from the U.S., Canada and Aruba traveled to Washington State to attend the 7th annual Northwest Nail Tech Retreat in October 2017. Held at the Camp Burton Convention Center in Vashon, the four-day event, nicknamed “Nail Camp” by attendees, featured a variety of classes and workshops led by some of the most recognizable names in the industry, including Nailympics champion Madelene Wolf and past NAILPRO Cup winners Allie Baker, Amy Becker and Shiori Durham. In addition to the educational opportunities, attendees also had the chance to show off their skills and creativity in the Simply Salon Nails and Mixed Media competitions. “The food was great, the sleep was little and the learning was intense,” says event coordinator Jessica Hoel Briarmoon. “Educators and nail techs left feeling inspired and excited about their careers, and pumped for next year!”
To register or get more information on the 2018 Northwest Nail Tech Retreat, go to nailcamp.org.

Would you attend a four day Nail Camp? Let us know in the comments below!

[Images Courtesy of the Northwest Nail Tech Retreat]

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

 

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Tricks of the TradeTricks of the Trade

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MA Nail Networking Expo

Event Coordinator Danalynn Stockwood (second from left) with event production team members Nicole Melo (far left), Abigail Velazquez (center), Bonnie Schow (second from right) and Miriam Ruiz (far right) at the Massachusetts Nail Networking Expo.

East Coast nail techs, students and educators united at the second-annual Massachusetts Nail Networking Expo in October 2017. Held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Leominster, Massachusetts, the event gave attendees the chance to shop the newest products from top manufacturers, including CND, Gelish, Light Elegance, Orly and more, as well as learn the latest techniques from some of the leading names in the industry. Techs also impressed the judges with their creativity in the Halloween-themed nail art competition. By the end of the networking event, attendees left feeling motivated about their careers and excited to return in October 2018.
Don’t want to wait that long? You’re in luck! The Rhode Island Nail Networking Event will be held on March 25.
For more information, go to rinailnetworkingexpo.com.

Are you a fan of industry expos? Let us know in the comments below!

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

[Images courtesy of Massachusetts Nail Networking Expo]

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Shannon McCown’s Photo Diary of Competing at NAILPRO SacramentoShannon McCown’s Photo Diary of Competing at Sacramento

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Shannon McCown

NAILPRO competitor Shannon McCown gives us a sneak peek into her full day of competing at NAILPRO Sacramento.

Shannon McCown is a seasoned nail technician with 31 years of experience working in a salon, as an educator and a frequent nail competitor. McCown was even a member of Team Nubar, nabbing the NAILPRO Team Cup in 2014. After a two-year hiatus from the competition circuit, she stepped back into the arena at the NAILPRO Sacramento show. Amid the fears and proud moments of once again competing among her peers, old and new, McCown allowed NAILPRO assistant editor Dina Ciccarelli to shadow her through the entire process. Read on to see what goes into a day in the life
of a nail competitor.

  • Saturday, September 16, 2017 3:45 p.m. I’m here! Arriving in Sacramento, California, from Bend, Oregon.

[Images: top courtesy of Kimberly Metz, bottom courtesy of Shannon McCown]

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

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Red Carpet Ready: 2018 Golden Globes ManicuresRed Carpet Ready: 2018 Golden Globes Manicures

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With most of the 2018 Golden Globes attendees participating in the #TimesUp initiative wearing all-black ensembles, we were interested to see how celebs and their techs chose to elevate their looks with manicures. If you’re curious to know how to the stars dressed their tips, keep scrolling to see our favorite looks and find out how each leading lady accessorized her nails and learn the nail pro and brands behind the looks.

OPI’s Tom Bachik gave Heidi Klum a Black Onyx manicure in support of #TimesUp.


Actress Kerry Washington also wore a black set with added sequins on the accents. Nails by Bachik.

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Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin walked the red carpet wearing Red Carpet Manicure LED Gel Polish in Violetta Darling. Celebrity Manicurist, Mar Y Soul helped Nastia choose Red Carpet Manicure Violetta Darling, a romantic light purple cream gel polish, to  perfectly complement her black Christian Siriano ball gown dress.


Golden Globe Nominee, Emma Stone, walked the red carpet dressed for the occasion with  a simple, yet elegant manicure, as the perfect accessory. Celebrity Manicurist, Emi Kudo, selected  LeChat Dare to Wear Polish in Beauty Bride-to-Be, a light beige-pink with a cream finish, for Emma’s nail look.  “This color was my first suggestion for her natural nails. She has very pale porcelain skin, so any darker shades can look too dark for her skin tone. I thought this shade by LeChat, blends in her skin tone, and makes her fingertips appear extra long,” Kudo said. In order to keep a natural looking nail, Kudo kept Emma’s nails short and round. She focused  on buffing the side of her fingertips to keep them smooth for a more natural looking manicure. For a more opaque finish, Emi used two coats of LeChat Dare To Wear Beauty Bride-to-Be and additionally, gave Emma a matching pedicure to complete the look. 

 

Congratulations to this lovely Lady Bird! #saoirseronan #ladybird #goldenglobes

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Actress Saoirse Ronan worse Essie in Wicked. “Adding to the message behind the black dress, we wanted to take it a step further with Saoirse’s nail look. Essie’s cult-favorite, Wicked, a striking bold shade was the perfect finishing touch to show her support for the movement on the red carpet this evening,” said celebrity manicurist, Michelle Saunders.

Actress Gal Gadot wore Essie in A-List.  “We kept Gal’s nails classic and feminine using Essie’s A-List, an award-winning, creamy red, for a pop of color against her strapless black gown and tuxedo topper,” said celebrity manicurist, Tracy Clemens.

Actress Debra Messing wore Essie in Licorice. “Debra knew she wanted extremely glossy, black nails this evening. To get the look, we started with two coats of Essie’s Licorice, a creamy, jet black, followed by Essie’s Speed.Setter top coat for ultra-high shine. To finish, we added a tiny silver stud to each nail for a bit of edge, complementing the impeccable beadwork on her Christian Siriano pant suit,” said celebrity manicurist, Elle Gerstein.

Actress Viola Davis wore Essie in Seeing-Stars. “Essie’s Seeing-Stars, from the new desert mirage collection, added a hint of golden shimmer, playing off her sparkling diamonds and glowing, bronze makeup,” said celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec.

 


Celeb manicurist Kaith Mosh used JinSoon in UBE for comedian Chelsea Peretti.


Celeb manicurist and NAILPRO former cover star Whitney G. used Chanel in Vamp for Madeline Brewer.


Celeb manicurist used Chanel in Ballerina for Katherine Langford.


Nominee Laurie Metcalf wore Chanel nail polish applied by celebrity manicurist Sarah Chue.

Jenna Hipp used one of her nude shades for actress Emilia Clarke.

 

Model and it-girl, Hailey Baldwin, wore NCLA in Bed to Bath at 7pm on a Friday,  from the brand’s collaboration with fashion designer Laina Rauma. The nails were done by celebrity manicurist Mel Shengaris, whose clients include Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Zoe and more. 

What was your favorite nail look from the 2018 Golden Globes? Let us know in the comments below!

-Sigourney Nuñez 

[Images courtesy of Instagram, Getty Images]

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Beauty File: Nail Artist Bana JarjourBeauty File: Artist Bana Jarjour

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Freelance manicurist and nail artist Bana Jarjour (@banicured_) shares her favorite sport, her first job in the industry and her her most treasured possession.

Bana Jarjour

Bana Jarjour

What was your first job in the industry? I was hired by a polish brand to do nails at a magazine party in Hollywood. I also got to do nails for a celebrity performing at the event!

painting nails

Painting nails on the streets of Lisbon for a secret project!

If you could be anybody famous, who would you be? Probably Victoria Beckham, because not only does she know what it’s like to be a Spice Girl, but she also knows what it’s like to be married to David Beckham!

I am inspired by… Entrepreneurs. When I see others who have grown their own businesses, it pushes me to do the same.

My childhood ambition was… To be a doctor, just like my mom (until I grew up and realized what exactly goes into becoming a doctor!).

bana jarjour and her mother

My mom is my biggest supporter

What is your favorite sport? I played soccer for 13 years, so I love watching that. Football is also another favorite of mine.

Patriots football

At a Patriots game in Boston

Are you a morning or night person? Definitely a morning person. I have some kind of gift (or curse, depending on who you ask) that allows me to wake up before 7:30 every morning without an alarm.

My most treasured possession is… A rose I took from my cousin’s funeral 12 years ago. It’s been sitting on my windowsill ever since, and when I look at it, I’m reminded I have someone watching over me.

My favorite food is… My mom’s cooking. A close second is sushi, and right behind that are French fries.

Describe the best set of nails you’ve ever seen. I once worked with an artist from Japan who competed in acrylic sculpting competitions. She built an entire pirate scene out of acrylic on her own nails. It was absolutely breathtaking and inspiring!

set of nail art

This is one of my favorite designs that I’ve done, and probably my most popular!

I can’t discuss nails without… Explaining why it’s so bad to peel off your gels!

[Images courtesu of Bana Jarjour]

READ MORE: Three Pink Nail Art Tutorials by @banicured_

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

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Nail Art Inspired by English Countryside Floral Prints Art Inspired by English Countryside Floral Prints

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If memories of visits to Grandma’s house are flooded with visions of floral-print davenport, you’re not alone: Designers turned to Nana’s couch as a source for prints that feel antiquated yet chic.

At Temperley London blushing roses—some gilded in shimmering gold—mimicked the retro buds found on a glamorous settee. Erdem Moralioglu, a designer long known for his use of English countryside flower prints, dipped into his heritage—specifically, the imagined meeting of his two great-grandmothers— resulting in exquisite velveteen dresses that would look at home on a gran’s wingback chair. Waves of bugle beads lapping along the edge of a floral tapestry coat at Mary Katrantzou echoed the nuances of a Southern matriarch’s parlor-room tufted couch—sat upon only on rare occasions.

Whether or not Grandma’s divan stirs up wistful memories for you, the blossoming prints will certainly inspire your nail art. Witness guest nail artist Celine Cumming’s hand-painted beauties: Sketched to perfection, they rely upon large-scale flowers, meticulous black outlines and copious shading. Plant a few large blossoms on a couple of nails or paint a tapestry on every one—the more, the granny-er!

Guest Artist: 

Celine Cumming is a nail artist based in Middletown, DE, and has had a passion for nail art since childhood.

–by Karie L. Frost

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

[Images: fashion from Getty Images, nail art from Brooks Ayola]

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Simple Strategies for Healthy Bones and Preventing OsteoporosisSimple Strategies for Healthy Bones and Preventing Osteoporosis

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Don’t wait until you’re older to worry about osteoporosis. Use these simple strategies to help ensure that your bones stay healthy and strong for years to come.

As a nail tech, you may be no stranger to back or wrist pain, or even a stooped posture, but what you may not realize is that these could be warning signs of osteoporosis. Characterized by deterioration of bone tissue and loss of calcification and density, osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because most people don’t realize something is wrong until they suffer a break, says Richard Obedian, MD, director of orthopedic surgery at Island Spine & Sports on Long Island in Hicksville, New York. Sadly, recovery time from fractures and broken bones can be long, painful and costly, and the decrease in activity won’t just impede your ability to work; the downtime makes you vulnerable to more fractures.

Of course, the older you get, the greater your risks for osteoporosis. Bones are at their most dense and strong in your mid- to late-20s; by around age 30, your body’s ability to make new bone begins to slow. Nearly half of all women 50 or older—the age when estrogen production slows and bone loss speeds up—will break a bone due to osteoporosis. As the disease develops, bones become porous and less dense, so they’re weaker and easier to fracture and break. You won’t feel your bones becoming weaker, but a severe case of osteoporosis can make them so brittle that simply coughing, picking up a box of salon supplies, or leaning over to hug a client could cause them to fracture or break. That’s why it’s important to start thinking about your bone health before it’s too late. The following steps can help to significantly lower your risk for osteoporosis.

Check Your Family Tree

Many women don’t have any idea that they need to take preventive measures, including getting a bone scan by age 50, if they have some risk factors for osteoporosis—and family history is a major one. If a broken or fractured bone isn’t the result of a car crash or other accident involving a lot of force, it’s probably due to osteoporosis, notes Brian Grawe, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Cincinnati Health Center and assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. In such cases, he recommends that the individual’s children get bone density scans when they’re at the appropriate age to evaluate their risk for the disease. “In general, we do a great job educating women about the importance of annual mammograms, but we don’t do as well when it comes to educating them about getting a bone scan when they should,” Dr. Grawe notes.

Kick Butts

As if you don’t already have enough reasons to quit, smoking appears to increase the risk of osteoporosis because it slows bone formation and healing. One theory: Smoking might speed up the breakdown of estrogen, which helps the body maintain bone. It’s also suspected that smoking damages blood vessels, which hinders the metabolic process of bone turnover, Dr. Grawe says.

Cut Back on Cocktails

Binge drinking (roughly consuming more than four drinks on an occasion) five or more days per month dramatically increases osteoporosis risk, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Researchers aren’t sure why, but alcohol seems to speed the breakdown of bone and slow the creation of new bone, Dr. Grawe says. “Drinking too much alcohol has been found to interfere with the balance of calcium in the body, and it also affects the production of hormones, which have a protective effect on bone, and of vitamins, which we need to absorb calcium,” adds Andrea Singer, MD, director of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Maintain a Healthy BMI

Obesity-related health complications are well established, but being underweight is a bigger problem on the osteoporosis front. Even at the age when bone density should be at its peak, thin people might have smaller and less dense bone, which puts them at an increased risk of developing the disease, says Dr. Singer. “Being underweight is also often linked with poor nutrition, which can have a negative effect on bone health, particularly when diets are insufficient in calcium,” she notes. Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of at least 18.5 helps protect against osteoporosis, adds Dr. Obedian.

Being heavier was once thought to reduce osteoporosis risk because the bones of larger people experience more load so are therefore stronger, but some researchers now say that obesity-related risks might offset the bone-health benefit—overweight people might be at a higher risk for falls because of decreased mobility, and they might experience more impact when they fall compared to a smaller person, wrote the authors of a 2014 study published in the journal Clinical Cases in Mineral and Bone Metabolism.

Get Your Vitamins

This may seem obvious, but taking the recommended daily amount of calcium is important—and yet many people don’t do that. It can be particularly difficult for African Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Latinas to get enough from diet alone because they tend to be less tolerant of the lactose in dairy products (major calcium sources) than Caucasians. Women who have trouble with dairy or choose to avoid it can get calcium from nondairy sources such as collard greens, kale and fortified tofu and orange juice to help them reach the recommended 1,000 mg. of calcium for women under 50, and 1,200 mg. for women over 50. Meanwhile, the recommended amount of vitamin D, important because your body can’t absorb calcium without it, is 600 IUs before you’re 50. If you don’t get enough calcium and vitamin D from diet alone (and many people don’t; talk to your doctor about your calcium needs), you might need to supplement. You don’t have to take vitamin D and calcium supplements at the exact same time, but doing so in one shot tends to make taking them easier to remember, Dr. Grawe says.

Mind Your Meds

Drugs that you’re taking for other conditions can deplete calcium in your body and put you at risk for developing osteoporosis—and your doctor might not think to tell you that you need a calcium supplement while on such a drug unless you ask, Dr. Grawe says. Some anti-seizure medications, antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cancer drugs can all cause bone loss.

Bear Some Weight

The kind of exercise that keeps bones strong is weight-bearing exercise, where you move against gravity while keeping your body upright, Dr. Singer says. That’s because bones react to stress, or load, which is what happens when you weight bear. Such exercises include walking, dancing, jogging, running, jumping rope and lifting weights. So, although swimming is a great low-impact exercise that benefits the body in many ways, it doesn’t do anything for bones. Bones react to stress by rebuilding, but if they don’t experience load, they’ll only break down and won’t build themselves back up. “You don’t have to be Arnold Schwarzenegger and lift heavy weights,” Dr. Obedian says. “Lifting light weights and walking produces enough stress on the bone to have a benefit.”

– by Virginia Pelley

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

[Images: Getty Images]

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Two Techniques to Have Fun With FoilsTwo Techniques to Have Fun With Foils

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Using transfer foil in nail art is not new, yet it has recently seen a resurgence on Instagram. As artistic techs get more inventive, they continue to create unique ways to utilize this eye-catching embellishment. After all, foil can provide instantly remarkable results that will easily woo your more adventurous clientele—and provide you with a quick upsell opportunity. The trick to using foil in visually arresting ways, says Los Angeles-based nail artist Yasmeen Sandoval (@sloteazzy), is being comfortable with the medium and your tools. Here, Sandoval shares two techniques for using nail art foil that are anything but basic.

Foil Strips

This design—inspired Merrick Fisher (@merricures)—uses transfer foil to create an effect similar to decoupage, but for nails!

1. Prep the nail and apply one coat of gel base coat. Cure for 30 seconds. Then apply two coats of color, curing after each. Tip! Use a base color that matches your color of foil so you don’t have to worry about the natural nail peeking through.

2. Apply one coat of base gel on top of the color. Then, while the base is still wet, apply the cut foil strips down the length of the nail, keeping them as close together as possible. Cure for one minute.

3. Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull the foil off of the nail.

4. Encapsulate the design with hard gel, being sure to coat all edges of the foil. Cure. Then, finish with a layer of gel top coat, cure for one minute, and wipe off the inhibition layer.

Watch this step-by-step in action in the video below!

Stamping with Foil

Enhance your stamping designs by embellishing them with a hint of holographic metallic transfer foil.

1. Prep the nail and apply gel base coat. Cure for 30 seconds. Then, apply two coats of color, curing after each. Remove the inhibition layer.

2. Apply black polish onto a stamping plate and pick up your desired design with a stamper. Working quickly, stamp the nail and then place the foil on top of the tacky nail polish. Tip! Wiping the back of the foil with alcohol makes transferring the foil easier.

3. Press down firmly and then lift the foil off of the nail.

4. Use a small brush to clean up the excess polish from around the nail. Then, seal the design with gel top coat, cure for one minute, and wipe off the inhibition layer.

What’s your favorite way to use transfer foil? Let us know in the comments below!

-by Dina Ciccarelli, photography by Jason Bennett

This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of NAILPRO.

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How-To: Aprés Nail Gel-X Nail Extension SystemHow-To: Aprés Gel-X Extension System

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Create quick and strong extensions with the Aprés Gel-X Nail Extension System. The kit includes pH Bonder, Primer, Extend Gel and Top Gelcoat, as well as a brush, flashlight and 500 specially formulated gel tips. The enhancements last for up to three weeks and can be removed with a 15-minute soak.

1. File and lightly buff the nail. Then, after fitting a tip to the nail, apply a thin coat of pH Bonder followed by Primer.

2. Using an e-file and a sanding band, lightly file the inside of the Gel-X tip, focusing only on the area that will be placed on the nail plate.

3. Apply a thin layer of Extend Gel over the nail plate. Cure for 30 seconds under an LED light or for one minute under a UV light.

4. Apply a small bead of Extend Gel on the filed area of the Gel-X tip. Make sure to cover the entire filed area.

5. Place the tip on the nail, starting at the cuticle area. Push the tip down slightly towards the free edge to smooth out the Extend Gel. Use the flashlight to cure the tip for 10 seconds. (After applying all 10 tips, cure the whole hand for 30 seconds under an LED light or for one minute under a UV light.)

6. Once the gel has been cured, shape the nail with a hand file, and finish with gel color if desired.

Watch this step-by-step in action in the video below!

What do you think of Aprés Gel-X Nail Extension System? Let us know in the comments below!

[Photography by Jason Bennett]

 

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VIDEO: How to Encapsulate Chunky GlitterVIDEO: How to Encapsulate Chunky Glitter

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Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails took to YouTube to share a technique on how to best encapsulate even the chunkiest of glitters. Browse below for two tutorials featuring a Valentine’s Day-inspired look, as well as a holo nail art design.

Here’s what you’ll need:

-Wildflowers Metallic Top Coat

-Love Shack Glitter from the Love Collection

-Gel Pinching Tool

-Ghost Glitter from the Holiday Collection

-Clear Builder Gel

-LED Lamp

-Gel Brush

-Saran Wrap

Love Shack Glitter

1. Prep the nail and apply Clear Pink Gel. Do not cure. Apply chunky glitter. Use a silicone tool to press the glitter to the nail. Cure.

2. Apply a thin coat of gel over the chunky glitter. It’s normal for some of the glitter to move during this step! If glitter attaches to your brush, just clean it really well. Do not cure.

3. Pick up a big bead of gel and float it over the thin, uncured layer of gel you just applied in the previous step.

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4. Let the gel self level by turning the nail upside so it rounds out. Cure.

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5. Remove the tacky surface with alcohol and shape the nail. Clean the nail and apply the Wildflowers Metallic Top Coat and cure.

 

Ghost Glitter

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1. Take some big glitter pieces and use scissors to cut the shape into smaller pieces.

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2. Apply a thin layer of gel. Do not cure. Use tweezers to pick and place the glitter to the nail. Apply the bigger pieces first and fill in any empty space with the smaller pieces you got out.

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3. Use saran wrap and a pincher tool to hold the glitter into place so that the pieces curve with the nail. Cure. Peel off the wrap.

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4. Apply clear gel anywhere there is a piece sticking out. Do not cure. Pick up a big bead of gel and float it over the thin, uncured layer of gel you just applied in the previous step. Let the gel self level by turning the nail upside so it rounds out. Cure.

5. Remove the tacky surface with alcohol and shape the nail. Clean the nail and apply the Wildflowers Metallic Top Coat and cure.

Watch both step-by-steps in action below: 

 

For more information on Wildflowers products and upcoming classes, visit the website here.

What do you think of this technique to encapsulate event the chunkiest of glitters? Let us know in the comments below!

-Sigourney Nuñez

[Images courtesy of Wildflowers Nails]

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Petal Pusher: Three Winter Florals Nail Art TutorialsPetal Pusher: Three Winter Florals Art Tutorials

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Dark blooms provide fresh inspiration for cold weather nail art. “I used deep hues to recreate the elegance found  in winter florals,” says Joey Lin, a New York City-based nail artist. Browse below for three winter florals nail art tutorials. 

1. Apply gel base coat*. Then, apply one coat of black gel polish. Do not remove the tacky layer. Dab holographic transfer foil over the entire nail.

2. Apply a thin layer of purple gel polish. Next, use a detail brush to paint a large rose with white gel polish.

3. Apply a second thin layer of purple gel polish. Then, apply black gel polish around the perimeter of the nail. Finish with gel top coat.

1. Apply gel base coat. Then, apply one coat of black gel polish. Do not remove the tacky layer. Next, apply holographic transfer foil over the entire nail.

2. Use a detail brush to paint a flower in the center of the nail with white gel polish. Next, paint the pistil and the leaves with black gel polish.

3.  Apply a thin coat of purple gel polish to the flower. Next, apply green gel polish to the leaves. Then, apply black gel polish to the perimeter of the nail. To finish, apply gel top coat.

1. Apply gel base coat, followed by two coats of black gel polish. Next, use a detail brush to paint a flower at the center of the nail with white gel polish.

2. Paint a second white flower below the first. Paint white leaves around the flower. Next, apply purple gel polish to the center of the petals, leaving the ends white.

3. Apply green gel polish to the leaves. Then, apply gold gel polish to the edges of the petals. Finish with gel top coat.

Which one of these tutorials is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

[Photography by Jason Bennett]

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The Best Nails from the 2018 SAG AwardsThe Best from the 2018 SAG Awards

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These were the best nails spotted at the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet.

Celeb tech Steph Stone used Essie in Blanc and Cascade Cool on actress Millie Bobby Brown to create linear nail art.

A closer look…. #manimonday

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Celeb tech Michelle Saunders used Essie in Mademoiselle on actress Mandy Moore. “Mandy’s shimmery, cobalt blue gown called for an elegant, feminine nail. Essie’s mademoiselle, a classic sheer pink, was the ideal choice. We topped it off with Speed.Setter top coat for a high shine finish,” Saunders says.

 

Details…. #saoirseronan #manimonday

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Saunders also used Essie Treat Love & Color in Daytime Dreamer for actress Saoirse Ronan. “Essie’s Daytime Dreamer, a newly released shade from the Treat Love & Color line, was the ultimate match for Saoirse’s Louis Vuitton dress. The lilac blossom hue made for a fresh, monochromatic look,” Saunders says.

 

Actress Yara Shahidi wore Essie in Licorice, applied by celebrity manicurist Emi Kudo. “Pairing impeccably with her custom Ralph Lauren pant suit, Yara chose a bold, matte nail. We started with two coats of Essie’s Licorice, a creamy jet black, and finished with Matte About You top coat for an added modern edge,” Kudo says.

 

Kudo also painted the nails of actress Kristen Bell. “Essie’s skinny dip, a light peachy pink from the wild nudes collection, was the perfect shade to complement Kristen’s fair skin tone as well as her embellished J. Mendel ball gown,” Kudo says.

Actress Oliva Munn wore intricate nail art by celebrity manicurist Shigeko Taylor. “Olivia wanted her nails to play off her sparkling, Oscar de la Renta dress. We started with two coats of a classic, opaque black shade, Essie’s Licorice. Then, we created a variety of simple designs, mixing loose silver glitter with Essie’s Gel.Setter top coat to mimic the intricate, sequin details of her dress,” she says.

Tom Bachik used a single coat of OPI Infinite Shine Samoan Sand and Diborah Lippmann Bring on the Bling on actress Margot Robbie.


Celeb tech Nettie Davis painted a modern french for actress Natasha Lyonne.

Celeb nail tech Debbie Leavitt used MiniLuxe in Cranberry for Nicole Kidman.

bts: #spifsternails #solidspif @daniebb3 #sagawards

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Nail tech Spifster created intricate nail tips for actress Danielle Brooks.

 

Celebrity tech Merrick Fisher used Deborah Lippman in Single Ladies for actress Natalia Dyer.

Fisher also used Chanel in Gris Obscur for actress Taryn Manning.

Which one of these SAG Awards red carpet looks is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

-Sigourney Nuñez

[Images courtesy of Instagram]

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