Rhinestones on matte nailart ❄ Simple winter nail design

Webinar 2016 was a big success

Webinar "Secrets of sculpting nails" is over and I can't believe it went so smooth and fun!
It took me a while to get ready and set up my nerves but I did it!

And this is how webinar backstage and my preparation looked like:

By the way, you can still watch replay until November 25
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And check your mailbox for the link ;)

Spiderweb nailart ✝ Halloween nail design easy tutorial

Nail competition in St. Petersburg ♡ Vlog | How to win?

International nail sculpting and design Nail competition Nevskie Berega took place in St. Peterburg, Russian in September 2016.
During 3 days nail technicians compete in 18 competitions and last day is always awards ceremony.
We won 21 trophies and 3 Grand prizes - 1 bronze, 2 silver.
I had competitors of all levels this time - novice, junior and 2 veterans. For three of them it was first competition in their life. I can totally understand and feel their vibes of excitement. First competition for nail technician is always completely terrifying, breathtaking and sometimes heart breaking. But I think it is something that each professional need to experience at least once in their lives.
You can also find my posts related to this competition with a #nailcou_nevskie hashtag

Secrets of Sculpting Nails - Free webinar by Anastasia Luksha, November 19th

You asked - we did it!

Free online webinar Secrets of Sculpting nails.

Sign up now!

About? Secrets of sculpting nails.

Where? Online. You can join from any part of the world.

When? November 19th, 12pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)

How to join? Follow this link and sign up.

I look forward to meeting you on Saturday, November, 19th.

We will talk about nail preparation with electric file, and form fitting.

And we will do some practice nails. I will show you easy acrylic sculpting techniques and very simple but eye-catching designs.

Ikat nailart | Simple nail design tutorial with gel polish

Ikat nail design with gel polish. Colors used:NSI polish pro Blanca, Where's the Party, NSI Go color Lincoln Towncar. Ikat is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. Many famous fashion designers used it print for their collections such as Oscar De La Renta, Dries Van Noten, Naeem Khan and Gucci.

Ikat is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. While traditional ikat refers to a dyeing technique, modern ikat, inmainstream fashion terms, is specific form of geometric print that uses decorative triangles and diamonds. Many famous fashion designers used it print for their collections such as Oscar De La Renta, Dries Van Noten, Naeem Khan and Gucci.
I decided to recreate this print in nail design. It turned out to be very easy and fast. It took me 15 minutes to do design on 5 nails. All you need is 3-4 contrast colors, brush with a thin hair and that’s it! Try this simple design and you’ll see how easy and fun it is.

♡Products I used:
Balance Bond by NSI
NSI POlish Pro Blanca
NSI Polish Pro Dreaming of Blue
NSI Polish Pro Wheres the Party?
NSI Go Color Lincoln Towncar
NSI Polish Pro Base Coat Plus
Brush number 10

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask them in a comments below.

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Self taught nail technician vs. Beauty school | Is it possible to learn manicure by yourself?

Is it possible to learn nails by yourself or is it necessary to take a special professional class?
I’ve been on both sides so I can share both experiences with you.
In some countries (the U.S. for example) to get a permission to work as a nail technician you need to get a license. So you need to attend beauty school firsthand. They usually tech basic skills like salon safety, product application, manicure, pedicures. 
But what’s next? Clients ask for ombre, chrome nails and nail art.
Is it possible to learn all this nail art techniques by yourself or special class is the fastest and easiest way?
My opinion is that it all depends on a particular person.
Some people are stubborn enough to repeat things over and over until they see the result. But usually taking a special class is a lot easier as educator can see your common mistakes and give you valuable advice on how to avoid them in the future.

What do you guys think?
Did you take any special nail art classes or you've learned everything by yourself?

White cushion nail art tutorial | Easy cute nail design idea

This design is a lot easier than it looks.
When I saw this leather squishy sofa with rhinestones I took a picture of it and immediately came up with idea that I need to recreate this look on the nails!
Try this design. I'm sure you'll love it cause it is fast and easy.

1. File the shape, prep the nail.
2. Using 240 grit buffer take off the surface shine.
3. Apply Base Coat. Cure in LED lamp for 30 seconds
4. Apply first layer of white gel polish.
5. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds
6. Apply top coat.
7. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds
8. Take off the sticky layer if your top coat got one. Apply lines of the striping tape.
9. Liberally apply clear acrylic powder. Remove the stripes.
10. Cure in LED lamp for 60-120 seconds
11. Add some holo glitter or rhinestones in the intersections of the lines. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds

White cushion nail design is ready!

♡Products I used:
Balance Bond by NSI
White gel polish
NSI Polish Pro Base Coat Plus
Gel polish top coat
Bronze striping tape
Attraction Totally Clear acrylic powder
Tweezers
Holo glitter

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Cute nail design | Eyelashes nail art tutorial

This design is super easy and very cute. I recommend to use pastel shades like light blue, light pink, purple.
You can recreate this Eyelash nail design with gel polish, gel, acrylic paint or regular polishes. Use silicone brush to clean all imperfection of the lines.
1. File the shape, prep the nail.
2. Using 240 grit buffer take off the surface shine.
3. Apply Base Coat. Cure in LED lamp for 30 seconds
4. Apply first layer of light blue leaving the gap in moon area.
5. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds
6. Apply second layer.
7. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds
8. Using NSI Go Color Lincoln Towncar paint the eyelashes. Use Silicone brush to clean all the imperfections of the lines.
9. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds
10. Apply top coat. Cure in LED lamp for 60 seconds
11. Take off the sticky layer.

Eyelashes nail design is ready!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask them in a comments below.

July favorites ♡ nails beauty products | It works nail supplies

My favorite products for manicure, nail art, storage in July. Some of them I got at NSI academy in Orlando and Premiere Orlando beauty show.



My favorite products for manicure, nail art, storage in July. Some of them I got at NSI academy in Orlando and Premiere Orlando beauty show.

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Products in this video:
Aura nail wipes
Electric Drill bit Colibri
3W USB lamp
Rhinestone case
Drill bits case
Ceramic bit
Ombre Brush
Smile Line Brush
NSI Polish Pro Oh So Chic
Mini Mani Moo Mess No more

July favorites ♡ nails beauty products | It works nail supplies

My favorite products for manicure, nail art, storage in July. Some of them I got at NSI academy in Orlando and Premiere Orlando beauty show.



My favorite products for manicure, nail art, storage in July. Some of them I got at NSI academy in Orlando and Premiere Orlando beauty show.

♡ Subscribe to my channel so you won't miss my new Nail-art tutorials, vlogs and more 

Products in this video:
Aura nail wipes
Electric Drill bit Colibri
3W USB lamp
Rhinestone case
Drill bits case
Ceramic bit
Ombre Brush
Smile Line Brush
NSI Polish Pro Oh So Chic
Mini Mani Moo Mess No more

Fashion cheese nail art tutorial - Easy nail design idea with gel polish

Check out Fashion Cheese design. This is one my favorite designs of this summer definitely! It is so simple. I easily did it with my left hand. First I tried it with dark blue and green but in pastel shades it looks much better.
Try it and you'll definitely love it! 

Summer Holo Neon Nail Design

Neons and bright colors are always good for summer. But some clients like the shining things like holo, glitter and mica. Why not combine it in one design? Check out this easy neon holo design and try it!

Enjoy!

Nail Tech Social and Premiere Orlando Beauty Show 2016

It is better to see once than to hear a hundred times. This saying is pretty popular in Russia and I agree with it 100%. Especially when it comes to travel and nail art. I can write about how Premiere Orlando and Nail Tech Social were fun and show you nice pictures. But to get a better sense of it let's take a look at my new Vlog.

It was so much fun and while I was editing this video I was like : I want to come back and discover it all again!
Luckily the show and Nail Tech Social are annual. So... Keep my fingers crossed to make it next year too!

It's been a while...

It's been a while since I posted something here last time. That's because I've switched more to the video format. This summer I discovered a totally new format of social message for me - Vlog. Which stands for Video Blog. I personally prefer to read than to watch, but sometimes... When it comes to amazing views and for nail art - come on! It is always better to actually see it than to just read about it.
Anyways, it was kind of excuse for being absent for almost 1,5 years. Wow! Time flies like crazy.
So I apologize. And promise to update my English blog more often.
I will also post from time to time to our new blog at NSIacademy.com
Ok, it's been so long that literally everything changed in my life so it is wiser to start from beginning.

My name is Anastasia Luksha, I am from Moscow, Russia. I am a nail technician since 2004 and educator. In January 2016 my art work was on the cover of Nails Magazine and on March 2016 I was manicurist for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. These were my big goals for the career so I still can hardly believe that it actually happened.
Last month I went to Orlando for NSI Academy and Premiere Orlando Show. It was so much fun and if you want to have a virtual tour with me, let's go!

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