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Gel Polish in 2019!
This is by far my most popular article on my blog! I wrote this article back in 2011 not too long after I had been licensed as a new nail technician. Times were so different in so many ways. Shellac was the first gel polish I bought and it was a game changer for me! I started researching like crazy and found Axxium by OPI and Gelish, which wasn’t available locally yet. Instagram hadn’t come out yet, so beauty products were only discoverable through trade shows, internet …
I know I post a lot about my favorite products, so I hope I don’t sound like a broken record, but I love hearing about what other nail techs are using so I thought I would share what products I am using and loving at the current moment!
Top 10 Nail Products
1. OPI Infinite Shine Polish System
This is OPI’s new high wearing polish line and I LOVE it! It lasts forever on toes and my clients can get a good week out of a manicure with Infinite Shine. My favorite …
Hi Everyone!
I have a lot going through my brain and couldn’t narrow my post down to one topic so here are my random thoughts on being a nail tech and a few tips and tricks I’ve learned in the last couple months.
Akzentz is amazing!
I ordered some Akzentz GelPlay and am in love!!! I just ordered the GelPlay Black and I also ordered the Akzentz Matte It Off which is equally as awesome. The GelPlay is completely opaque in one coat.
These are inspired by Sierra’s Nails for my fun, …
As part of my New Year’s goals, I have been wanting to learn the reverse French technique for acrylic nails. It’s so much more effective in my opinion for several reasons:
Why the reverse French Method is amazing!
1. The quicker you apply pink to the nail bed after prepping the less lifting will occur.
2. You can create an extreme smile line with ease by tucking the pink down as far as you like on the sides.
3. When you apply the free edge color it doesn’t have to be perfect–you can file …
Check out these amazing Essie Nail Polish colors! I love the cute bottles!
Click on picture to buy the entire collection!
These polishes are released for Essie’s anniversay…here is what it says on their website:
“for essie’s fabulous anniversary, we’re celebrating vegas style in honor of the ultimate party town where it all began. in honor of this iconic birthday, the legendary essie color archive has been opened with a thrilling glimpse into the brand’s dazzling history. the result is a limited edition collection of six iconic shades that all …
In honor of my first month back to work I created some cute free motivational iPhone wallpaper images using Rhonna Design App. You can read about Rhonna and her app here. I like to put a motivational quote on my lock screen to remind me to always be grateful and see the beauty in the simple things! 🙂
Just click on each picture, screen shot it, then upload it from your photos to use as your wallpaper image.
And thanks so much to all of my clients for making …
Like so many of my friends, I love the New Year! It’s a fresh start, new beginnings, and taking down all the Christmas sh$! that’s been up for over a month! Whew! But seriously, I am really excited about this New Year and want to make a toast…here’s to 2016!!!!
I’m not a huge fan of resolutions, but I would really love to see a few things cross my path in 2016 such as…
Attend a Beauty Show Convention
I’ve been a licensed nail tech now for over 6 years at least and …
Are you staying at home tonight like me? Here’s pretty much what I will be sporting to ring in 2016! Here’s to a festive St. George New Year’s Eve! 🙂
Stay at home New Year’s Eve by chicnailstyles featuring a black pajamas
I love New Year’s and am looking forward to big things in 2016! But off to work I go for now! Hope everyone has an amazing night! Even if it means sitting on the couch watching movies with the ones you love!
Tootles–Anna
Going to be in Las Vegas for New Year’s? Here’s the perfect outfit for a Las Vegas New Year’s Eve! And don’t worry, if you can’t spend $5,000+ I found a knockoff outfit that won’t break the bank!
Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Party Look by chicnailstyles featuring fake earrings
Of course I could never pull this dress off right now…it would take some serious SPANX or waist training and suctioning and compressing…but maybe one day! I think a white or gold blazer would be so cute with it too!
I found some …
I searched all over Instagram for my favorite New Year’s Eve Nails! Everything from short natural nails with gel polish to long sculpted stiletto, almond, and coffin nails. There’s a New Year’s Eve nail look for everyone! Let me know what you think!
Pink and Gold
Nails by Kimmie Monson
I love this natural look! Pink gel polish with gold half moons…so pretty and perfect for 2016! You could switch it up with purple or white or both too!
White Stilleto
White nails are always on point!
Es Nail LA always does …
