After classes Thursday through Saturday and a tradeshow Sunday, Monday is your final opportunity for classes. Let's take a look in each classroom and see what kind of information the attendees are getting!
Luminary Certification with Tara Robinson
Shine Nail Center
a structured manicure is an overlay with structure built in for strength
the brand is Luminary, the product is called Multi Flex Gel
the gel is hard like acrylic, flexible like gel and soakable
the base and builder have been combined into one product that comes in clear and colors
the label base on the bottle does not mean base coat, it means the base is built into the gel
anything you can do with hard gel you can do with multi flex gel with the exception of extreme nails
When using a hybrid style gel polish, apply the matching base coat over the Luminary to eliminate the chances of discoloration of the gel polish from the multi flex gel
Electric Filing Class with Lysa Comfort
Charisma Nail Innovations
Lysa discusses the speed to use with the bit and understanding ranges of speed
how to remove product from the skin without hurting the skin
showed micro triple fine bits
demo on how to blend tips with an e-file using a medium sanding band without touching the natural nail
Lysa will be launching online training soon, keep an eye on lysacomfort.com
She will also be doing online courses with Anna Wesolowska, those will be available at
Blue Amber Nails 3D Gel Nail Art Workshop with Anna Wesolowska
demo of a braid/sweater look with bullion accents including tricks for picking up the bullions and keeping them secure on the nail
Anna also showed how to create an abstract marble look that could then be used to create jewelry inspired designs on the nail
tip - do not mix polish or gel polish into the 3D gel or it changes the consistency and workability
Johens Mixed Media with Henrietta Almasi
use natural inspiration
give life to your design by pulling together the pieces of the composition
how to scale the design to the nail for what you are imagining
how to use the space and create harmony in a free form design
Just sitting in this class for fifteen minutes to grab some photos and notes for you to read made my #naileyes happy. It also made my nail soul sing. She has the gift of an artist that can see nail art in everything around her as well as interpret it into a tutorial for others in the most beautiful way. I'm adding Henrietta to my must follow list!
Wildflowers Trend Art with Lauren Wireman
@wildflowers_lauren
demos with the copper vegan brush using some alcohol to spread gel paint into feathery petals
try not to let the petals touch each other as you make them
the ash gel polishes make great backgrounds for florals
to make tiny stems or other lines that need to be thin and semi sheer, dilute your gel polish with a little top coat
this stunning design began with dots and lines
Onyfix and PODOExpert with Lisa Ann Bowles
product knowledge on PODOExpert
discussion of involuted, pincer, and ingrown toenails - what is and is not within our scope of practice
causes and treatments
we can correct severely turned in toenails
going through an explanation of Onyfix and the Mechanism of action
Akzentz Real World Nails with Jessica Briarmoon
Demo:
use outshine as a base for your stamping when you need a non sticky surface
apply a sticky polish to the stamping plate
scrape, pick up, and apply like normal
wait a couple seconds for it to dry
apply transfer foil
apply top coat one nail at a time, alternate hands back and forth (the outshine is slick your topcoat will pit if you don't cure it quickly)
Jessica also showed tips for working with crystals and making them stay
Just because it's Monday and everyone is tired doesn't mean the education quality dwindled at all. These classes were still top notch, the educators just as passionate as they were in the days before and attendees just as excited. This event is definitely a gem in nail networking!
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