nail art art attack
The thought of creating nail art on a client’s nails in a salon environment can terrify some nail techs, but there’s no need to be scared – today’s everyday products enable you to create limitless designs quickly and simply – all you need is a little imagination.
“For a nail tech the words ‘NailArt’ can either excite or terrify. But as a lover of all things nail art I can honestly say that great effects don’t have to be tasking! Sometimes the most simple of techniques can create the most drastic looks,” explains Steven RhysWells, Creative Director at Cuccio Europe. “Since moving away from simple swish and gems, the consumer is hungrily chasing more alluring designs with the hope that someone will stop them and compliment their 10 little
masterpieces.As it is my job to create, I am constantly on the lookout for simple do-able salon friendly nail art ideas - as let’s face it, not everyone has time to paint theMona Lisa within their one-hour time frame!”
Steven continues: “I always use the products that I have around me to use in my nail art. For example, if you don’t have acrylic paint then mix a small amount of nail polish with a few drops of non- acetone nail polish remover and hey presto you have paint! Quick, easy and already in your budget.”
If you’re looking for inspiration, a number of nail art courses are available from leading suppliers. For example, the Calgel NailArt course, run by Izabelle Hammon Ltd, allows you to learn free hand techniques and designs to increase your portfolio, revenue and customer base.
“[The course teaches] quick and simple designs that will change the look of the nails instantly,” explains Yvette Christy,MarketingManager for Izabelle Hammon Ltd. “Looks can be subtle and elaborate making them ideal for weddings, special occasions and those clients that like something new.”
To give you inspiration, and show you how easy nail art can be, take a look at this showcase of Guild News readers’works of art and what they used to create them…
Turquoise Treat
Nails by: Louise Callaway of Noble Nails - PHDMaster Hand and Nail Educator, Cambridgeshire.
Products used: Harmony Fusion SculptedAcrylic, Gelish in Radiance IsMyMiddle Name, Gelish in EFXWiggle Finger,Wiggle Thumbs - That's TheWay TheMagic Comes, Gelish in Brights HaveMore Fun, Gelish in I'm Brighter ThanYou, roses created using GelishArctic Freeze andYou Glare I Glow.
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Royal Autumn
Nails by:MalwinaWieszczecinska of Nails ByMalwina, Livingston.
Products used: NSI Powder in Extreme Pink, NSI Glitter in Gold Sparkle, NSI ColouredAcrylic in Ecstasy, Silver Gems, 3D Crown Gem.
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