TOP NAIL ARTIST

Winnie Huang Wins NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

The Vancouver, Canada-based nail artist flew to Chicago where she presented her final collection of nails, walked a runway, answered questions live on stage, and eventually took home the title for Season Three.

Read about what's happening in the nail art world.

 

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ACRYLIC BRUSHES

One of the main tools used in nail enhancement is the brush. A bit like hairdressers and their scissors our brush is everything. If it is not right we'll struggle for a good finish.

There are so many brushes in the industry, how would a new nail technician know which is the best one for them? Unfortunately it can be by trail and error, sometimes by recommendation, but because what suits one nail tech may not suit another it can take some time before we find the right brush for us.

When I did my training in acrylic the brushes were one size - small - we applied 3 small beads of acrylic along the apex, 1 in zone 3 and a couple more on the free edge. Now a days there are a multitude of brush sizes and techniques. What am I talking about?!  It's okay nail technicians will understand - really they will...

Attached is a video about brushes and brush sizes just to give you a taste of the different techniques and brush sizes. I hope this will help you to identify which technique and brush size will work for you.



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SCULPTURED GEL NAILS

This video is aimed at the level 3 advanced nail technicians. Plus it will give the level 2's an idea of what they can achieve. It's for those days when you really want to do something different. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

FLOWER DESIGN

I am loving this combination of colours.
Take a look at @Nailstyletweets's Tweet:
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LILAC NAILS

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SHOWCASE NAILS AT PB SHOW

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

Congratulations to the students at Essex Academy - Well done guy's!

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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CERTIFICATES

Yeheee! My students from last year received their certificates.  (In fact they are actually diplomas for Nail Technology Enhancement, but I'm not going to quibble over terminology) for a moment there I was holding my breath - I can't imagine why it took so long to be delivered!? At last they've arrived that's all that matters. I think the students have made an even split between those that have stayed in education to gain Level 3 or similar and those that are in employment. Now that they've got there bit of paper they can get their professional indemnity insurance etc., and show the world what they are made of. 

No one will know how pleased I am!! In fact ecstatic!! :)