STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #4) Combining Gel With Fiber Wraps

STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #4) Combining Gel With Fiber WrapsADDING FIBERWRAPS TO GEL NAILS Explanation of gels and fiber: No, I am not using a gel w/ fiber already in it (like LE’s Fabrique). I am referring to sandwiching fiber-wraps like silk or fiberglass in between layers of gel (ANY U-V GEL!)....The fiber I like is Star Nails silk in the rollout box dispenser, and I like my stores scissors www.gelnails.com, cut well, and cheap enough to throw out (rather than have sharpened) when they get dull (actually I retire them to the "paper forms dept", for cutting out the backs of and customizing forms as needed..... I have an acrylic clear box form holder/dispenser (from LCN),...

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STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #3) Fill-In Procedures/Maintenance of gel Nails

STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #3) Fill-In Procedures/Maintenance of gel NailsLesson #3) Fill-In Procedures/Maintenance of gel Nails.... Gel Nails Fill-In: Basic Procedure. No breaks or repairs needed, not with "pink and white" (or permanent French Manicure as I call it). Those fill-in lessons to come soon! (These procedures best when used with thin viscosity or 1-component type gels. For thicker viscosity or builder type gels, you will need to make some adaptations.) Remember, these are GENERIC instructions for you to use and adapt to your own personal style and product line. See your manufacturers guide for product specific application instructions and other pertinent info....

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STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #2) Full-Set Sculpted Gel Nails With Forms.......

STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #2) Full-Set Sculpted Gel Nails With Forms.......Part A: Using clear gels onlyPart B: Using White Free EdgePART A) The following "Full-Set with Clear Gel" method can be used for "transfers"*, full-sets, overlays, or fill-ins with major service breakdown!(*Transfers from acrylic to gel or from one tech to another)1)Prep natural nails as usual AND/OR file off old product, and file entire nail thin and flush, be careful to NOT file on the natural nail. 2)Do rest of prep work (dust, prime, etc), apply forms. (Do not shorten her natural nails or "even" them out. Keep as much of each natural nail free edge as you can, you will "even" them up with the gel as needed.) ...

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STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #1)....GEL NAIL FULL-SET OVER TIPS....

STEP-BY-STEP GEL NAIL LESSONS - Lesson #1)....GEL NAIL FULL-SET OVER TIPS....1) Prep nails And APPLY TIPS: remove shine*, dust, oils, etc from nail. Apply tips if desired now, being sure to blend well, then dust again. Apply dehydrator and/or sanitizer and/or pH balancer as needed. (Gel does not stick to "shiny", so gently remove shiny oil surface from natural nail. This does not mean etching or roughing up the nail, only gentle removal of oil and contaminants that interfere with adhesion. A fine grit file or buffer is all that is needed. Removal of pterygium is a different matter, which may require a less gentle touch to eradicate!) 2) Primer: use very thin coat of "primer gel"...

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MORE Info about Gel Nails - Introduction to "gel nails"

MORE Info about Gel Nails - Introduction to "gel nails"Gel Nails are the future of the nail industry! Europe is already 90% GELS, the USA will be too within 10 years! Gels are and will be the "hot" service that clients demand. No other service can give clients both a natural nails look and feel combined with the convenience and durability of acrylic nails. Many clients have tired of acrylic nails in this past decade because of the disadvantages that can be associated with them (such as the odors and lifting and nail damage, etc) . These same clients now flock to salons in record numbers for "natural nail" manicures with many spa type add-ons to increase the ticket price. BUT…. Many of...

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WHAT ARE GEL NAILS?

WHAT ARE GEL NAILS?The short answer: GEL NAILS are an extremely natural-looking enhancement: thin, clear, flexible, non-yellowing, nonporous, resist lifting. Gel nails can be used for natural nail overlays (actually one of the most difficult techniques--but it looks the easiest), tip overlays, and sculpted onto forms for short extensions, and to help encapsulate a damaged free-edge as it grows out. (For definitions of unfamiliar terms, check the "Glossary of Nail Tech Terminology" page.) Silk or fiberglass can be added to gels when needed for repairs or extra strength (don't get ahead of me, I' ll cover when, why and how later in these pages :...

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Gel Nail Products - GELAC COMPATIBLE GEL CLEANSER WIPE OUT 8 OZ Reviews

Gel Nail Products - GELAC COMPATIBLE GEL CLEANSER WIPE OUT 8 OZ Reviews WIPE OUT 8 OZ THE FINAL STEP TO CLEANSING ALL GEL SERVICES [WO08] $6.99Removes Tacky Gel Residue. Cleans Brushes, UV Bulbs and Lamp Reflectors. INSTRUCTIONS: Lightly saturate Nail Wipe with WIPE OUT and Gently wipe the top of the nail to remove the tacky residue. For best results use a fresh side of the nail wipe for each finger. PINEAPPLE SCENT Compatible with Gelac Need the MSDS Sheet for this product? Please click this link. Adobe Reader required. Page will open in a new window. Flammable Item...

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Gel Nail Products - gel nail design

Gel Nail Products - gel nail designWithin these pages you will find the kind of values that have made THE SUPPLY SOURCE the leader in the industry. We know what you want and what you need: quality products; service and selection; low prices! That is exactly what we provide our valued customers.In 1980, before starting this adventure I was a full time nail technician. I was tired of paying over inflated prices for basic supplies. I knew what was needed was a supply source that could offer top quality products, great service and low prices. It was upon this basic idea that THE SUPPLY SOURCE was founded!Well, many years have passed since 1980. Nail technicians from all over the globe have helped us become a success. By offering over...

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Professional nail supplies - Dry Flowers and Leaves

Professional nail supplies - Dry Flowers and Leaves “Viva La Nails” is proud to offer these colourful nail art artificial dry leaves created specifically for use in nail art. Although similar to dry leaf craft supplies used in scrap-booking, these leaves are much smaller and more colourful, making them perfect for creating intricate nail art designs. Your clients will love the way these leaves make their nails look. I've found them especially useful in spicing up “nature” designs, which have been very popular in recent years. If you'd like, you can even cut up these leaves into smaller pieces and use them to create intricate designs. Just make sure that when you are using this product you do not try to mould and form the...

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Professional nail supplies - Dazzling Sticker Paper

Professional nail supplies - Dazzling Sticker Paper Dazzling sticker paper - brand new nail art product from "Viva La Nails"! Presented in 9 different colours, dazzling sticker paper is a perfect nail art product to give your nail designs that extra BRIGHT & DAZZLING look! Great thing about this product is that you can cut out custom shaped pieces - this means you won't be limited in size (like with Dazzling Sticker Tape). Dazzling sticker paper, when peeled off is extra thin, meaning you can also use this nail art technique on natural nails - just make sure you apply extra layer of top coat. Each dazzling sticker paper sheet is approximately 6cm x 8cm - plenty of material for multiple, full set of designs. Product is packed...

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