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Nail Stamping for Beginners, 18 Designs and the Polish Rule
Nail stamping explained with 18 designs, the special polish it needs, why the image will not transfer, and the scraping angle that fixes most problems.
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18 Encapsulated Nails and What Can Be Sealed Inside
Encapsulated nails in 18 designs, plus what can safely be sealed in gel, why the surface has to stay smooth, and what a set costs at the salon.
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18 Jelly Nails and How to Build Them Without Going Opaque
Jelly nails in 18 shades and designs, plus what makes a polish a jelly, the sandwich technique, and how to keep the finish translucent instead of flat.
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18 Foil Nails and the Sticky Layer That Makes Them Work
Foil nails in 18 designs, plus the difference between transfer foil and gold leaf, the adhesive step everyone skips, and how to stop foil lifting.
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Nail Polish Finishes Explained: A Visual Reference Chart and Salon Guide
Compare 14 nail polish finishes, from sheer and jelly to chrome, holographic and magnetic, with a reference chart, swatch checklist and salon wording.
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18 Chrome French Nails and What They Cost at the Salon
Chrome French nails in 18 versions, plus why chrome tips need gel, what a set costs, how long the finish lasts, and why home chrome kits go dull.
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18 Abstract Nails That Look Harder Than They Are
Abstract nails in 18 designs, plus why imperfect lines work in your favor, the three-element rule that keeps a design readable, and how to start.
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18 Swirl Nails and How to Paint the Line Freehand
Swirl nails in 18 designs, plus the brush that makes a clean curved line possible, color pairings that work, and how to fix a swirl that goes wrong.
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24 Toe Nail Designs and Why Pedicures Last Six Weeks
Toe nail designs in 24 ideas plus why pedicure polish lasts six weeks, which colors suit feet, and the prep that stops a home pedicure looking homemade.
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22 Leopard Print Nails and the Two-Step Spot That Makes Them Work
Leopard print nails in 22 designs plus the two-step spot technique, why real leopard spots are broken rings, and color pairings that avoid costume.