Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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Mixed Media Nail Art survival guide sponsored by Nail artists today are not confined to a single enhancement category when creating nail art. Often the best designs are created using a combination of acrylic, gel, gel-enamel, and other embellishments. Here are some tips and tricks to help you survive creating nail art with multiple mediums. Dos: > Keep a formula card for each client when custom-blending colors so you can duplicate the color at their next service. > Double-dip colors to add detail and dimension to your designs. > Keep a color wheel or nail art gallery to showcase your talents. > Charge what you are worth. Many clients are willing to pay extra for a little bling. > Follow Hollywood trends. Nails are the hot accessories right now. Always keep copies of the latest consumer and trade magazines at your station. Don'ts: > Apply color or glitters too heavily. Use multiple, very thin layers to avoid pooling along the cuticle area, lateral walls, or free edge. > Use the same brush for nail art services that you use to sculpt traditional pink-and-whites. Always keep a separate brush dedicated solely for use with colors and glitters. > Forget to protect your nail art with clear acrylic or gel top coat. It is easy to file through beautiful nail art. > Ever stop educating yourself on the latest tips and tricks. Visit Entitybeauty.com to locate the event nearest you. đďďēĉđđēČďććũũũěũũũ666ē#-3(38 #438ē!., You've always been spirited.