Marian and Doug or officially Marian Newman and Doug Schoon are two giants in the nail game. These two top level professionals are industry front runners for knowledge / myth busting and regulations. They are striving for an industry filled with educated professionals. Encouraging the expansion of our product knowledge far beyond colour choices and […]
Nail art for 2023 was Ombre, Marble and Chroming being just some of the trends of the past year. Ombré Marble Firstly, let’s focus on the biggest of this year, chroming. It’s on every YouTube channel, It’s on every Instagram page. Predictably, doing the nail professional duty we have a few colours to test. Starting […]
First and foremost, Footlogix caught the eye because it is not marketed in a beauty way. Its impression was the products are podiatry led to end some of the struggle’s clients may be having with their feet. Initially 2 specific items stood out and had to go on the shopping list. The items were Footlogix […]
The pedicure treatment dates back 4,000 years. No surprise as our feet endures walking, running and all-round requests for standing movement. Let’s not forget the potential abuse of shoe shapes, tightly tied trainers, a range of sports activities and sometimes some questionable dance moves. It is quite common to have runners toe which people suffer […]
A common talking point for gel nail services is UV vs LED. The original CND training consisted of a UV lamp. The journey started there but was upgraded every 4 years. Using 1st hand knowledge here are the outcomes for Rhi Rhi Nails It version of UV vs LED. Firstly, UV stands for ultraviolet. Secondly, […]
Nail art with abstract is a visual language of shapes, colours and textures. With the departure of exact representation to anything recognisable either partially, complete, or slight. The artist called Wassily Kandinsky is noted as the pioneer for abstract art. He was born in 1866 so just like every trend we are not creating the […]
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Stamping has become the nail art for 2022. Enabling the creations of all types of nail designs. Initial thoughts are that skilled nail artist could free hand most of the stamping nail plate designs. The reality is YES you can free hand the patterns which is a more personal, professional, artistic touch but stamping is […]
What is IBX we hear you ask. IBX is a product that penetrates the upper layers of the nail plate. Working inside the nail, filling up the empty spaces and is not attached to the keratin. Equally important, their Boost is a soak-off product. Meaning it can be combined with your chosen gel polish system. […]
The world of nail extensions is vast and extraordinarily complex. With so much to learn and so many assorted products to use, the industry provides conversion courses to become certificated in specific branded products. Let’s break down what options are available, there is an extension for every lifestyle. Acrylic “liquid and powder” Firstly, the most […]