Category: Nail care

March 21, 2017

DIY Pot of Gold Nail Art

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Embark on a DIY nail art adventure with this enchanting Pot of Gold nail art design that will transform your nails into miniature treasures. This easy-to-follow guide will provide you with techniques to create this stunning nail design. DIY Pot of Gold Nail Art Tutorial Our student, Blair Lensing from our Fort Dodge Cosmetology School, shares…

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February 21, 2017

How to Apply Nail Polish – Best Tips

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It may sound simple but to some… applying nail polish can be a tedious & frightening task! Whether you want to do your own nails or improve your skills as a nail artist, use this guide to learn how to apply nail polish like a pro. Nail polish application tips This is one of the…

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January 24, 2017

DIY Cuticle Care

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Cuticle care is an essential part of nail care, as it helps prevent dryness and cracking. If you’re looking for a simple way to protect your cuticles, consider trying a DIY cuticle treatment. DIY Cuticle Care for Dry Cuticles Cosmetology student, Abby Paige & Mrs. Theresa Seliger from our cosmetology school in Cedar Falls share a DIY cuticle care…

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November 29, 2016

DIY : Simple Fall Nail Design 

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Don’t you just love fall colors? We do! And for today’s Tutorial Erica, Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Rapids, is going to show you a Simple Fall Nail Design. Step 1: Apply 2 coats of CND Vinylux Dandelion. Step 2: Apply CND additives: Glided Gleam, Emerald Mirage & Russet Rage. Step 3: Create the leaf outline using CND Vinylux Sun Bleached. The stem, use CND Vinylux Sugared Spice and then create an…

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November 8, 2016

DIY : Spooky Nail Design 

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Today’s TuesTorial comes from Hope H., Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in East Moline! What You Need:  Black Polish White Polish Large Dotting Tool Small Dotting Tool Clear Top Coat Step 1: Apply 2 coats of Polish to your nails & allow time to dry. Some should be white & some should be black. Just have fun… this is your…

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October 5, 2016

DIY : Marble Nail Design with Rhinestones

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Today’s #LjicTuesTorial comes from Esther Ramirez, Cosmetology student from La’ James International College in Iowa City! Watch her demonstrate this gorgeous Marble Nail Design with Rhinestones. We LOVE it! 🙂 What you need: 4 of your favorite polishes (Esther chose CND Vinylux) Foil Small Piece of Bubble Wrap Dotter Brush Rhinestones Nail Polish Remover Step…

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August 9, 2016

DIY : Water Marble Nails

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Check out this fun & easy DIY for Water Marble Nails by Abbigale Gordy, Cosmetology Student at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Click to Subscribe ➙ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXNIpf7ZqCw & be sure to give this video a Thumbs Up! ? What You Need:  2 Different Colors of Nail Polish Bowl of Water Hairspray Nail Polish Remover…

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July 5, 2016

DIY : All American Nail Design

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Looking for a fun nail design perfect for the month of July? We’ve got one!!! Today’s TuesTorial is called All American by Emma Pullen (Cosmetology student at La’ James International Collegein Fort Dodge). What you need:  Red Polish White Polish Blue Polish Black Polish The key for this look is to take your time and…

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May 17, 2016

DIY : A Little Sparkle!

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With summer around the corner it’s time for a new nail design! How about adding a little sparkle to your look. Today’s TuesTorial was created by La’ James International College in Cedar Falls. WHAT YOU NEED:  White Polish Blue Polish (or your favorite color) Make-up Sponge or Eyeshadow Applicator Glitter (your favorite color) Top Coat…

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April 19, 2016

DIY : A LITTLE SPARKLE (NAIL DESIGN)

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Add a Little Sparkle to your next DIY nail design. Today’s LJIC TuesTorial comes from La’ James International College in East Moline. What you need: Base Coat Top Coat Favorite Color of Polish Sparkle Polish Sticker Stencil Jeweled Embellishments Step 1: Apply a base coat. Step 2: Apply your favorite polish & allow it to…

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