NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

POLISH SECURES

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Polish secures are basically a range of products that are applied and held in place by wet/tacky nail varnish which acts as a bonding agent to hold

the accessories in place. They include:

•rhinestones,•flat stones•nail tape•glitter•bullion

INTRODUCTION

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Start by placing the decorations onto a sheet of non-greasy paper or into a shallow

container. To apply you will use:

•damp orange wood stick•blue tack on the end of an orange

wood stick•tweezers – good for larger items•nail tool designed by the

manufacturer

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RHINESTONES

These are small sparkling raised stones that are

available in a variety of colours and are usually

round in shape. They are more expensive

than flat stones, you should make the client

aware of this when selecting designs.

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These are small shimmering polish

secures that are available in a

variety of metallic shades and

colours. They are made in different shapes and sizes

such as stars, hearts, squares and circular.

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FLAT STONES

NAIL ART TAPE

This thin tape is available in a

number of colours, sizes and styles. It will usually be self

adhesive with a backing tape that

can be easily removed.

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GLITTER

This fine glittery dust usually has a metallic

appearance and is available in a variety of colours. To apply the glitter effectively you must use a sable brush and glitter dust mixer. You will need to roll your brush with the mixer to pick up

the dust correctly. The glitter dust mixer is used to

create beads of product that enables you to apply

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A nail art transfer is also known as a decal and can

be applied to either a polished or an unpolished

nail. They are usually produced onto a

background of white gloss paper, which

releases the picture when it comes into contact with water. Also available, are self-adhesive decals that have a sticky adhesive backing. These can be

simply stuck onto the nail – no need for any water.

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TRANSFERS AND DECALS

Foils produce a unique effect providing a metallic finish in a variety of designs, patterns and colours. For best results, the foil should be applied over an enamel of a similar shade, as the enamel colour will show through.

A layer of foil adhesive is applied firstand then the foil is placed onto thenail, pattern side up, then rubbedover with a damp cotton bud untilthe design has transferred onto thenail.

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FOILS