When I started nails there was just sculpted nails or tips, either natural or forever french. That was it
Shapes were Square, soft square or oval.
Then there was glitter powders and eventually opaque cover pinks to create extended nail beds.
Then stiletto nails started appearing in magazines showcasing fabulous nail art. Pipe, Edge, Lipstick all sorts of nail shapes with all sorts of designs.
Fantasy nails and 3D nail art also hit the Industry.
Throughout all of this I have kept up to date, doing various Design Courses, Inspire Workshops downloading step by steps and of course checking out peoples work on here
Those early years, were when I learned to create a beautiful balanced nail enhancement. It took longer than I thought, blending tips, keeping my application smooth, consistent sharp smile lines and coping with any shape/size nail that sat down in front of me.
Only with this experience behind me did I move on to the next level of art & design on my nail enhancements.
I know 3D work can help you to understand how your product sets and help with ratio and timing issues...BUT I can't help but think that sometimes people are in too much of a hurry to get to these FUN things and are not concentrating on the basics!
Have things changed so much in this Industry that Nail Art and 3D work are considered basics to be taught on beginners courses?
OR
Are these still advanced techniques, to be learned once the true basics are mastered.
I look forward to hearing your views.
Shapes were Square, soft square or oval.
Then there was glitter powders and eventually opaque cover pinks to create extended nail beds.
Then stiletto nails started appearing in magazines showcasing fabulous nail art. Pipe, Edge, Lipstick all sorts of nail shapes with all sorts of designs.
Fantasy nails and 3D nail art also hit the Industry.
Throughout all of this I have kept up to date, doing various Design Courses, Inspire Workshops downloading step by steps and of course checking out peoples work on here
Those early years, were when I learned to create a beautiful balanced nail enhancement. It took longer than I thought, blending tips, keeping my application smooth, consistent sharp smile lines and coping with any shape/size nail that sat down in front of me.
Only with this experience behind me did I move on to the next level of art & design on my nail enhancements.
I know 3D work can help you to understand how your product sets and help with ratio and timing issues...BUT I can't help but think that sometimes people are in too much of a hurry to get to these FUN things and are not concentrating on the basics!
Have things changed so much in this Industry that Nail Art and 3D work are considered basics to be taught on beginners courses?
OR
Are these still advanced techniques, to be learned once the true basics are mastered.
I look forward to hearing your views.