How good is your nail terminology? If you have your nails done by a professional, or you use nail care products, you may have heard a few of these words, but do you know what they mean? ACRYLIC Known by nail technicians as Liquid and Powder (because all nail enhancements, including gel polish, are a…
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Marbled Nail Art Tutorial
For this marbled nail art tutorial you’ll need: – Nail polish remover – lint-free wipes or cotton pads – an orangewood cuticle stick or cuticle pusher – 180-grit buffer or a buffing block (the ones with 4 different sides) – a 180-grit nail file – base coat – three contrasting nail polish colours of your…
What you need to know about different nail shapes
Have you ever noticed some of the more “exotic” nail shapes out there, while watching TV or paging through a magazine? This article explains the difference between the nail shapes and whether or not they’re suitable for natural nails or can only be done using acrylic or hard gel extensions. The first four nail shapes…
Pot o’ Gold nail art tutorial
I’ve had a few requests to do a step-by-step tutorial for one of my most recent St Patrick’s Day nail art designs. This is my first step-by-step nail art tutorial, so please leave a comment if you have any questions. Here goes: • Before you begin painting your nails and doing the nail art, you…