Orangutan finds magic trick hilarious

Something to cheer us up. Happy new year!!

ACRYLIC APPLICATION NOTES

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I just had to share this advice - especially for those doing practical exams in February. Practice and practice, you'll be fine.

10 WORST THINGS A NAIL TECHNICIAN CAN DO!

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Guys keep up to date with your continual professional development. Once we are qualified, sometimes we sink into complacency. Attached are reminders for when that day arrives... LOL!!

The effort you put into today; is what you'll get out of tomorrow.

Calling Student Bloogers!

Guys I know you love nails. If your into blogging - here's your chance to share your experience and get your knowledge acknowledged!! LOL xx

CLICK TO START YOUR NAIL BLOGGING!

NAIL MAGAZINE

READ THIS FROM NAILS MAGAZINE!

More nail art ideas.

Take a look at @MinxNailsInc's Tweet: CLICK FOR MORE INFO
More nail art ideas. Incorporating negative space & foiling.

A good place to get resources

Take a look at Beauty Express (@Beauty__Express): https://twitter.com/Beauty__Express?s=09

NAIL ARTISTRY HAND PAINTING

Take a look at @MinxNailsInc's Tweet:

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NAIL ARTISTRY AIR BRUSHING

Take a look at @Beauty__Express's Tweet: https://twitter.com/Beauty__Express/status/662257659157028864?s=09

DRESS MADE OF FINGER NAILS

Minx nails dress!

Dress made of nail tips

CHARITY EVENT

 I took part in The Shine Walk. I did half a marathon to raise money for The Brain Tumour charity. This section of medical area are not as well funded as other cancer charities.
If you can donate it would really be appreciated. Every £ makes a difference.

DONATE HERE or
you can text to YSSW82 to 70070

MANICURE

This week we had our first practical session. Attached is a video that shows the basic steps to the manicure treatment.

Handy hints:

1. You do not have to file from the side to the centre, but it is important to only file in one direction.Scrubbing or sawing back and forth with your nail file, damages the nail plate.
2. Remember you are working with hand at a time. There is no need for both hands to be in soak at the same time.
3. You would only need to use an orange stick with cotton wool tip if you do not have a hoof stick.
4. When using cuticle nippers remember to cut (nip) and not pull the skin. If you pull you risk tearing the client skin and causing a bleed.
5. Decide on the massage moves that you are comfortable with. Practice them on a regular basis and know the names of these movements and the benefits to your client. Effluage is a massage movement that you can use between each massage move to create a smooth motions from one movement to another.
6. Nail varnish application must be base coat, 2 coats of colour and top coat.

Practice - if you can complete 4 treatments before our next session it will be beneficial.
We will be including hand scrubs in our next class - research the benefits of an exfoliation treatment.

VIDEO OF BASIC MANICURE

BASIC PEDICURE

This a video to help you prepare for the new sessions.

As discussed in class we will adjust our position according to the set - up of the salon.

Generally the rule is the clients comfort. The therapist should try to work to nearest eye level to area being treated.

So weather your using a pedicure chair, massage table or chairs both therapist & client are comfortable throughout the treatment. 

Enjoy

VIDEO OF BASIC PEDICURE

Essex Academy

This is a special welcome to the students of The Essex Academy on The Level 3 Diploma in Nail Treatments course.
Please feel free to look at the prior entries. Use this blog to follow updates on products, tool and events linked to your course.
It's going to be an action packed, enriched course that will make you ready to work in the beauty salon.

The Deadly Consequence Of Budget Salons

The Deadly Consequence Of Budget Salons

http://www.professionalbeauty.com.au/2015/06/29/life-threatening-infections-from-budget-salons-on-the-rise/#.VZaMrflVikr

I can hear my class groan now, echo's of the past - when ever I say Health and Safety eyes glaze over.

The importance of health and safety in the salon cannot be forgotten. Learning the hard way is not easy.
Read this article and be glad you'll never experience these during your time as a salon worker. Keep up the good work.

STEAM PUNK DESIGNS

The college had the end of year show. It was good. The different levels  had their own theme. 

The theme for the nail group was 'Steam Punk'. 

Have a look at some of  the results;

Thanks also to the media/photographic team... ;)

IBD colour gel training

This week our class had training with Grafton.  I am happy & grateful this session finally took place. I hope they enjoyed the session. They looked like they did.

LASHIOUS BEAUTY SALON

I am a great believer in having treatments done professionally. After all I expect people to pay me, so I should also pay.

So I popped into the salon on the off chance and what a surprise.
A great pedicure treatment with highly professional staff.
I was with Mia -  experienced and passionate about her profession. It is so refreshing to know that there are therapist out there enjoying their work just as much as I do.
I will be going back for more treatments.

You can find them at;
26 The Town, Enfield, Enfield Town EN2 6LU.
Tel No. 0203 441 4350
www.lashiousbeauty.co.uk

JEUNESSE GLOBAL

http://www.yasmin60.jeunesseglobal.com/

Whoo-ei!! New wonder product!! You have to try it out. More information to follow....

FLUFFY NAILS

You thought you had seen it all. Not yet...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Fe_xpyIlI

HOLOGRAPHIC GLITTER TIP

Working with glitter is not the easiest medium and working with glitter and gel can be a challenge beyond some nail technicians. There are several technques - here is one for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKfpyEUi7mk

NAIL ART - RAINBOW EYES WITH TEAR DROPS

Simple techniques can be very effective, especially when used with more advanced skills.

Regardless if you are using a simple or intricate techniques you must practice. 

Practice gives you control of your brush, line definition and increases your ability to work with different types of medium.

This design is striping with clear gel.
Nail Art Tutorial | Water Drop Nail Design | Rainbow Eyes with Tear drops
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NAIL ART COMPETITIONS

I recently visited the Carribean.  The nail art standard is very high. We should take part in more events and even develop our own competitions - to keep our hand in.

Hot Nail Varnish Tips

Avoid nail polish from bubbling by ensuring it is not too thick before application, and do not apply it thickly or to quickly. This is because nail colours bubble when the solvents are unable to escape from the polish. Also the reason why we should never use nail varnish remover to thin nail varnishes.
All nail lacquer tends to thicken in warm weather, because they are often displayed on walls and on windows in hot busy salons, which make them troublesome to apply. It is good practice to keep the tray in the fridge overnight to prolong varnish use.
Nail plate preparation is   vital always squeak clean before application. Ensure they are dry, oil free and no dust before applying varnish. A pH balancer will restore the nails pH level and remove surplus grease or oils.
Lacquer bottles and the brush should be kept free of product build - up. Avoid cotton wool during nail treatments - as most cotton wools have nylon threads that stick to the varnish. We can restore nail varnishes with 3-6 drops of nail lacquer thinner.  The best nail restorers' consist of ethyl and butyl acetate.

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter to everyone. Here's an effective design for you to try out. Please post/share your easter designs.

FAN BRUSH TECHNIQUE

Fan brushes hardly get used from our nail art kits. Mainly because we don't get shown. Here is a technique for you to try out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmcF6czRgx4

FREE HAND - BRUSH TECHNIQUES

Free hand - brush techniques Practice and practice again! Your long thin brush can make effective designs without any other nail art brushes. Did I say practice?!
Nail art Design :10 liner nail art
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VuUgQY-YNs

CLASS NAIL ART COMPETITION

The class had there in-house nail art competition.  Here's a sample for your perusal.

MORE LOVE NAIL ART

More heart designs for you to try out. Enjoy!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQuY0L9umJg

STRIPING TUTORIAL

3 different Striping Tape designs. Simple, but effective. The stripping tape needs practice but I prefer to use it like this rather than leaving it on the nail...   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXaLsa_nPlA

LOVE NAIL ART

Hectic times. The Professional Beauty Show at ExCel is coming up  where several students are taking part in nail enhancement competitions.Plus next week they will be competing with Lewisham students in a nail art competition. The theme is Valentines. This video has a few tips for those stuck for ideas.

 LOVE IS IN THE AIR NAIL ART TUTORIAL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQzMDwJ3rQ

WATERMELON DESIGN

Easy Nail Art for Beginners - DIY Watermelon Design http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV_2Hsk6-wc

POPPY DESIGN - ONE STROKE TUTORIAL

Easy Nail Art Poppy design One stroke.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMF6GNZ5lqo

THE FIRE LOOK FOR BEGINNERS

THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE NAIL ART TUTORIAL | EASY GRADIENT FADE DRAG MARBLING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR9TDZlN0y8

BLACK NAIL ART WITH PEEK A BOO FLOWERS

Black Nail Art Design With Peek A Boo Flowers
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/www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHwf9cRc9ec

Valentines

The gang is planning for valentines. Mood boards and nail artistry..ideas coming in thick and fast!

NEWS PAPER PRINT NAILS

Newspaper Print Nail Art Tutorial
You'll need a newspaper, base coat, colour this tutorial used light grey.
70% rubbing alcohol and top coat.

1. prepare nails and cuticles. 
2. base coat and one coat of colour.
3. when varnish is dry dip each nail in rubbing alcohol for 5-10 seconds.
4. place print of newspaper onto nail and hold in place for 20 seconds - then peel off.
5. The print will transfer onto your nails.
6. tidy up the varnish and print from around the cuticles and off the skin.
7. apply top coat.

Good job!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr3vREdkZwU

FEATHER NAIL ART

All you need is a feather and a steady hand. Plus your usual nail stuff of course...
Feather Nail Art Designs How To video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klSbRz-lJbA