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Acrylics[]
Acrylics are a form of artificial nails that allow you to extend the length of your nail. They are covered in acrylic, making them difficult to break. The style commonly includes colorful patterns.
Buffing[]
The polishing of the nail with a Nail Buffer.
Decals[]
Decals can be applied to your nails to add extra detail. Gyaru Nails often are decorated with decals.
French Manicure[]
A manicure technique where a clear, sheer to semi-sheer or nude to pink colour is applied to the nail with an additional white tip only coat applied. This is to give the look of a clean healthy balanced nail.
Gel Nails[]
A specialized long lasting nail polish that tends to require to be set with a Nail Lamp or a specific Gel Top Coat.
Manicure[]
Nail Care and Maintenance of the hands, usually including the colouring of nails.
Pedicure[]
Nail Care and Maintenance of the feet, usually including the colouring of nails.
Nail Decor[]
Decals, stickers, rhinestones, glitter, etc. that can be applied to your nails to add extra detail.
Nail Polish[]
Nail Polish, Lacquer, Varnish or Enamel is the colouring of nails that hardens after it dries. It is less damaging than acrylics, gel or shellac nails that require harsh acetone product to remove but is not as long lasting.
To prolong it's duration applying a base and top coat is recommended. Depending on the quality of the nail lacquer it can/could chip within the same day to week of application. If you have weak nails you can use non-acetone nail polish removers and/or nail strengtheners to minimize nail damage.
Shellac[]
A Gel and Lacquer long lasting nail polish hybrid.
Stamping[]
Stamping is a way of transferring designs in nail polish to your nails using a metal plate with designs, and a stamp to transfer the polish. This technique gives fine and detailed designs on your nails, without the need for skilled brushwork.