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Posted by on Jun 23, 2014 in Beauty, events, Nails, Tutorials & Swatches |

Nail Techs/Cosmetologists – Get Swarovski certified before the holidays

New classes listed below.  Get certified now and offer this popular service to your clients. Perfect time, before the holidays!

To reserve your spot please confirm attendance by making your payment at one of the links below

Swarovski’s Crystal Culture launched in 2014 under Directors Gina Silvestro and Viv Simmonds – multi international Award Winning Nail Artists – with the intent to nurture, mentor and assist Nail Artists in building their businesses by teaching retail skills and additional services to add to their treatment menus while also assisting them with troubleshooting and perfecting the salon style nails in various mediums.

Swarovski is recognized internationally and is the leading crystal product line in the world. Crystal Culture is the first worldwide nail stylist team.

Come perfect your application, learn form and art and become certified by Swarovski. You will receive genuine Swarovski nail kits and tools and training to expertly create this high end nail art. Crystal Culture certification is given at the end of your session.

Your class will be taught by Crystal Culture Stylist Hillary Fry. A Fashion Week veteran, award winning nail artist and frequent contributor as nail/beauty expert.


Cost: $195 per person.
50% deposit due with balance due before class. Deposits are non-refundable. Your spot is not confirmed until your payment has been made.

What to Bring: A desk lamp is important for this class. the tools you use in your salon to perform a polish, gel polish, gel nail and acrylic nail, including uv or led lamp and tips to keep your final product. You will need to bring just a few colors so you have variety. Notepads and pen.

You will have a chance to purchase additional kits and stones in class.

Thank you. Let’s Bling It On!

JULY 20, 2014 – MINNESOTA
Bling It On! Minnesota on Square Market

AUGUST 10, 2014 – COLORADO

Bling It On! Colorado on Square Market

AUGUST 31, 2014 – ILLINOIS
Bling It On! Illinois on Square Market

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 – WISCONSIN

Bling It On! Wisconsin on Square Market

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Posted by on Jul 22, 2012 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Tutorial: Half Moon Manicure

My aunt first turned me on to the Half Moon manicure many, many years go.  She was a nail fanatic and wore them when they originally came into vogue.  There were three variations she told me about, and I still remember her giggle about how much fun they had with this look.  Until recent years, I had never seen anyone wear it.  Thrilled to see it return.  Of course, I have to add glitter to most everything, so here is a tutorial with bling.  This is with CND Shellac for  long lasting look, but you can do the same with regular lacquer.

The trick to getting this look right is paying attention to proper sticker placement and not polishing too crazily over the stickers so it’s neat when you remove it.

Oh, and my aunt? It’s crazy, but this is the only photo I have of her. And it’s actually a photo of a painting I have of her – she always seemed to look this glamorous.  She was my original nail guru, and I learned so much about nail care and became so excited by nails in large part because of her.  Even her brother had a thing for nice digits, and once cut a date short when he could no longer stomach his date’s unkempt nails.

She would love fall 2012, because red is coming back in full force, and she wore her signature red lips everyday, and had her nails done every week up to her death.  I miss her.

Was there a specific person in your life that turned you on to nails, inspired you to new trends?

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Posted by on Nov 11, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Video for Nails Magazine: Cosmic Showers Nail

Recently you asked how I created the Cosmic Showers nail.  Adding different sizes of glitter and pigments moves your art from flat to fabulous – fast!  It’s also quick and easy in the salon.  Since Nails Magazine had contacted me around the same time and asked if I’d be interested in creating a nail tutorial for them, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to share.  Sorry for keeping mum until now.   This is my first video for Nails Magazine and the step-by-step nail tips will appear in the January 2012 issue.  Thanks, Nails!

Link through here to view

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Posted by on Aug 3, 2010 in Uncategorized | 20 comments

How Do I Remove CND Shellac?

Looking for information on Shellac? These posts might interest you: Swatches , FAQ link , 27 Days of Shellac , Removal

Milwaukee/Mequon/Shorewood area: Make your appointment now for this 14-day manicure online or call (414) 964-9311

This whole process takes 15 minutes or less in real time with no damage to natural nails.

So easy you can do it with one hand? I’m holding the Flip with my left, and removing shellac on actual client with two-week old Shellac manicure. For princesslyndi and others that have asked!
shellac_removal

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Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Tutorial: False Eyelashes

I was asking around the other day whether women are wearing false eyelashes, either daily or special occasion only, when someone asked if I could give her a quick guide – four step max – on how to apply them. Sure! This is for you Meg.

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Product: For this tutorial I am using Revlon Fantasy Lengths Complete Kit, #91002 Intensifying. This kit comes complete with glue, which makes life easier.

If you want to get fancy, check out MAC or Shu Uemura’s legendary lash bar.

Step 1: Remove lashes carefully. Press on the lash and pull down, not across. Pulling across distorts the form and makes it much harder to apply.

Step 2: Apply a solid bead of adhesive and let it set for 60 seconds or so to get a bit tacky and adhere better.


Step 3: Set the outer corner down as close to lash line as possible. It should butt right up against it.

Step 4: Press. I use a cuticle stick to help get the lashes to the line, as well as pressing firmly against lid. Use caution.

Finished Product. At this point you can add mascara if you like to blend in your natural and the fake lashes.

So what do you think? Will you try it?

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