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JULY 2016 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 95 The world of nails can stretch beyond clients and a table. A test shoot is a unique opportunity to work with other professionals and build a portfolio. Nail tech Diane Diaz takes us inside her frst test shoot to share what she learned. BY DIANE DIAZ You can follow Diane Diaz @canvasnailstudio. SO HERE'S WHAT I LEARNED AT MY FIRST TEST SHOOT: > It's okay to be nervous, butterfies are a good thing, but not to let my self-confdence be clouded by nervousness. > It's easy for self-doubt to creep in when you are amongst talented people, let alone doing something new. I can take that feeling of unfamiliarity and turn it into a positive. Test shoots mean never getting bored of working at the same place, traveling, and meeting talented new people. > I will admit I am not the best with being vocal. I never want to ofend anyone and being the lead means speaking up for myself in the creative process. From the moment I arrived and met the frst person, all of my worries and anxieties left the room. I was so very thankful for this opportunity and I had to live up to the expectations Ashley had for me by trusting in my ability to create an artful manicure. I received the images later that night and stared at them with excitement, just like I stared at my phone when I received Ashley's call that brought this experience to life. The second look centered around a very colorful headpiece created by the photographer. The model wore a blush pink blouse with an accent of lace tucked into the collar. Her hair was parted in the middle with tight curls that laid on each side and her makeup was very natural with emphasis on the eyes. I immediately had a vision for the nails when I saw the headpiece. Once I knew that the hair, makeup, and clothing would be downplayed, I realized that the pop of color to go with the headpiece should be on the nails. I removed the old set, lightly moisturized the hands, and cleansed the nails. I applied Kiss Full Cover Nails and polished using OPI Color Paints. I brushed on silver for a backdrop and dry-brushed purple, magenta, green, orange, and hints of yellow to highlight. We were so happy with the look! The model was so great with showcasing her hands on camera. I had an amazing experience and couldn't have felt more in tune with a team than I did that day. ERIKA DUFOUR, PHOTOGRAPHER IRIS GUEVARA, MUAH